Friday, May 10, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 5 Verses 26 & 27

10th May 2024


  • The Bhagavad Gita teaches that desire and anger are the most destructive enemies of humans, and conquering them is crucial for those seeking liberation. There are two stages to this process. 
  • Firstly, one must identify the root cause of these emotions and eliminate it through knowledge. 
  • Secondly, one must strengthen the mind through self-control and not allow thoughts of desire and anger to enter and pollute the mind. 
  • To retain control of the mind, it is suggested to keep external objects outside of the mind and focus on the space between the eyebrows.
  •  Additionally, observing the incoming and outgoing breath and balancing them can also help in controlling the mind.

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