Monday, May 13, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 6 Verses 2 & 3

13th May 2024


  • Renunciation and meditation are complementary to each other. A true renunciate has given up the desire to act, rather than someone who remains inactive but still has desires.
  • A meditator, or yogi, is known for having a calm mind that is not driven by desires to engage in any action. Actions performed by a meditator are a result of past karma and are not rooted in desires. 
  • To prepare oneself for meditation, it is essential to practice Karma Yoga and purify the mind, unless one is born with a desireless mind. 
  • Once fully qualified and free from all desires, one can engage in meditation by withdrawing the senses and the mind from the outside world.

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