Friday, August 2, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 10 verses 25 & 26

2nd August 2024


The saints live both in the human world and in the celestial world. They are the connecting link between the two. Through them, we understand who God is, as they remain fully dedicated to serving God while being in the human world. One such saint is Sage Bhrgu, who is considered the manifestation of God Himself.

The Upanishads prescribe Om as the support for the mind to maintain attention on the Self. Chanting Om is also a way to bring ourselves closer to God's presence within us. The repetition of Om or any other name of God is known as Japa, which is also considered a manifestation of God.

The ancient traditions of all religions originating from India share the same sacred view of the Himalayas. Hindus worship them as God's abode, while Buddhists and Jains believe the mountains to be the abode of departed saints. Thus, the Himalayas are considered as His most beautiful manifestation on earth.

Hindus worship the Ashvatha tree as a divine manifestation of God because it represents the world, as mentioned in the 15th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Its roots are both above and below, symbolizing the continuity of life originated from God.

Sage Narada is celebrated as one of the eternal devotees of God, who continues to remind everyone about the glory of remembering God through singing. A well-known celestial singer, Chitraratha, and Sage Kapila, the giver of Sankhya Yoga to the world, are also considered as divine manifestations of God.


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