The Gita is a practical code to man’s life.

Dear C,

I have always wondered about the Bhagavad Gita's teachings but have never ventured into it whole heartedly. But after reading your explanations as to how to adapt the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to our everyday life, I am surely inspired.

Mere bland action is “Karma”, but when impregnated with desireless devotion and service, it turns into “ Karma Yoga”, which is doing an act without expecting any return.

I will surely try to see that all my future actions are based on the above thought.

Thanks a lot for enriching my life, dear.

 

Dear Chitra,
A very wonderful post....i completely believe in this concept of doing your job, and that too enjoying and giving your best and not work towards it with end results in mind. I had studies Karma yoga for a gita esay competetion and was so impressed by it that i started following it....it has helped main my younger years when i was in the dancing career and needed the appreciation etc. I would just enjoy my work and when the praise came also, i could take it in the right way without being overjoyed or thinking it was my work....i would have already offered it to God.
But to tell u the truth, i tell this to Rosh everyday and i still follow in many ways! It has kept me peaceful where my professional work is concerned.
Accepting life as it is is best....
Of course to achieve that when in distress in my personal relationships has been tough! I am trying to be become unemotional .....but sometimes it amounts to be termed as Cold person...and for a warm person like me it makes me feel worse! I have been resorting to your sloka sections!
So maybe your further posts on Gita will help me deal my personal relationships in a better way!
Looking fwd to your eye opening or should i call them "Mind openers", posts!:2thumbsup:

 

My dear Chitramma

When I saw the heading of this week's post (Gita), I really was bit hesitant to read it as I feel that it is too heavy subject for my lazy mind. But curiosity wins always and here i am putting my incoherent thoughts.

What you have given in simple words are relatively explained in complex terms ..by "inspirational Gurus" nowadays in Singapore and I guess all over the world and alo in the form of inspirational best sellers. The same points were conveyed to me by my boss who was a chinese singaporean, when we were discussing about behaviours of children. (She told me that this meaning of life was taught to her by her Guru who happens to be a singaporean) I am amazed that she indirectly follows the Gita by letting her children to make their choices by clearly explaining the pros and cons of the choices available. And her children are quiet independant and quick decision makers even though they are young.

I remember her with fond memories and she is the person who taught me to enjoy and live the moment without rushing to catch the future. I am still in the first steps and still have a lot more to learn and definitely people like you make a difference in many of our lives. hats off to you wonderful ladies!
(Sorry as usual strayed from the subject )

Love and regards
Vijee

 

Chitraji
I just went thru this...
Good explanation on Gita....:2thumbsup:
I got inspiration from this post...
I brought Gita book from my aunt's house, but till now I didnt open and read it... But today, after going, I'll definitely read it.... :yes:

Gayathri.:wave

 

Dear Chithra,
This is perhaps one of the most thought-provoking philosophical articles that I've read in life so far. It is the ideal solution - karma without attachment - and I think ONLY enlightened souls are able to do this easily.
By God's grace, I am married to a person who is much more of a positive-thinker and emotionally balanced than me. My husband always says 'Do what you do but please dont have expectations from anybody or anything'. I find myself not following this, on many occasions - at home, at work. I am thrilled even by the smallest positive thing that happens today and disturbed when sthg doesnt happen 'MY' way (be it right or wrong). My husband, thankfully, is a patient listener and listens to all my excited talks about good and my complaints about bad !
But yes, at least I know that my attitude needs to be corrected. Perhaps, this awareness itself is a good beginning.
I am really looking fwd to more such posts from you.
Thanks for being a beacon of light to us on IL..
with love
Pavithra