Gita For Daily Living

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 39, 40, 41 and 42

The lecture discusses the concluding verses of Vibhuti Yoga, clarifying that these examples are only for the guidance of the seeker and do not limit the nature and presence of the omnipresent self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 36, 37 & 38

The lecture discusses examples that we consider harmful, such as gambling, and unusual examples of himself, Arjuna, and the author of Mahabharata, Ved Vyasa, demonstrating that the negative is as much a part of God’s manifestation as the other divine manifestations and we are all part of his manifestations.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 33, 34 & 35

The lecture discusses the Lord’s manifestations as an ever-existing time, the source language as letters and compound words, an ever-existing time, dispenser of fruits of actions, all-devouring death, and finer qualities that are considered feminine, poetic meters, months, and seasons.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 "Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord" Verses 30, 31 & 32

The lecture discusses examples of the great devotee Prahalad, the Time, the King of Jungle Lion, and the King of Birds Garuda as the manifestations of all-pervading God. It also outlines why the River Ganges represents the perennial knowledge flowing from teacher to student and Krishna's repeated assertion that he is the cause of this creation, the beginning, middle, and end of everything.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 27, 28 & 29

The lecture discusses the concept of churning of the milky ocean and the puranic examples of Great Weapon Vajra; all desires fulfilling Kamdhenu Cow, Lord of desires Kandarpa, Vasuki Snake as well as Uchhaisrava the flying horse and Airavat the four-tusked elephant that came out of the milky ocean during the great churning.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 24, 25 & 26

The lecture discusses the glory of the Himalayan Mountain range, the importance of Japa Yoga, and how to use the one-syllable sound symbol of God, “OM,” to meditate on the supreme

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 20,21, 22 & 23

The lecture discusses divine glory through various examples given by Lord Krishna, where the presence of the supreme self, the beginning, middle, and end of everything in this world, can be experienced.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 17,18 & 19

The lecture discusses the practical difficulties each seeker experiences in conceptualizing the nature of God even after learning the nature of the supreme self. Arjuna articulates this difficulty to Krishna for the benefit of all seekers of the truth.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 14,15 & 16

The lecture discusses our faith in the truth that God is the source of all things and beings, but we have practical difficulty realizing it.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 11, 12,13

The lecture discusses the nature of the Supreme Self as described by the great rishis, such as Narada, Asita, Davala, and Vyasa, as well as Krishna himself to Arjuna.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 7 through 10

The lecture discusses Buddhi Yoga – Understanding of oneness with the infinite self, which can be experienced by worshipping him as the one who is the source of all beings with devotion and how “Satsanga” - the company of other sincere seekers helps in such pursuit.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of The Opulence of the Lord” Verses 4,5 and 6

The lecture discusses the various positive qualities of our minds as the expression of the supreme self, which created the world as his mental creation. The negative attributes of the people we see are due to the lack of identification with the supreme self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of Divine Glories” Verses 1,2 and 3

The lecture summarizes the previous chapters and discusses why even the wise and most evolved persons fail to recognize God’s presence even though he is Omnipresent.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 39,40,41 & 42

Lecture discusses the concluding verses of Vibhuti Yoga reaffirming that these examples are only for the guidance to the seekers and not to limit the presence of the omnipresent self in the glorious and the splendid only.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 35,36, 37 & 38

Lecture discusses examples which we consider negative such as death and gambling but are still as much a part of God’s manifestation as the other divine manifestations.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 32,33 & 34

Lecture discusses reiteration from Krishna that he is the cause for this creation. He is the beginning, middle and end of anything in this creation. All the finer qualities which are considered feminine are his expressions.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 29,30 & 31

Lecture discusses examples of Ananta Nag, Varuna, Aryama, Lord of death Yama, Great devotee Prahalad, Time, King of Jungle Lion and King of Birds Garuda as the manifestations of all pervading God. It also discusses why River Ganges represent the perennial knowledge flowing from teacher to students.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 26,27 & 28

Lecture discusses the concept of churning the milky ocean and the puranic examples of Devarshi Narada, Kapila Muni, Great Weapon Vajra, Desires fulfilling Kamdhenu Cow, Lord of desires Kandarpa, Vasuki Snake as well as Uchhaisrava the flying horse and Airavat the four-tusked elephant that came out of the milky ocean during the great churning.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 23,24 & 25

Lecture discusses Mount Meru in our Purana and one syllable sound symbol of God OM.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 20,21 & 22

Lecture starts discussion of Divine Glories in various examples given by Lord Krishna where the presence of the supreme self which is beginning, middle and end of everything and being in this world  can be experienced.