Download or read book Live Happily the Gita Way written by V. Krishnamurthy and published by Readworthy. This book was released on with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gītā is considered to be one of the most exhaustive scriptures on the spiritual ascent of man in the form of a dialogue with God. Specially focusing on man’s pursuit of happiness, the book attempts to summarise the entire Gita teaching into a two-part recipe for finding the happiness within oneself, namely ’Take lightly all that happens to you. And take all our obligations seriously, without fear of results or favour of rewards.’ To arrive at this methodology for action, the author relice heavily on the Vedantic school of advaita (non-duality and its maxim, “The real ‘I’ is neither the doer nor the experiencer.”) The philosophy of non-duality itself is explained in the simplest terms through a long conversation. Unusual diagramatical presentations of the core content of the book add clarity to the comprehension.
Download or read book Paths to God written by Ram Dass and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, readers have turned to the Bhagavad Gita for inspiration and guidance as they chart their own spiritual paths. As profound and powerful as this classic text has been for generations of seekers, integrating its lessons into the ordinary patterns of our lives can ultimately seem beyond our reach. Now, in a fascinating series of reflections, anecdotes, stories, and exercises, Ram Dass gives us a unique and accessible road map for experiencing divinity in everyday life. In the engaging, conversational style that has made his teachings so popular for decades, Ram Dass traces our journey of consciousness as it is reflected in one of Hinduism’s most sacred texts. The Gita teaches a system of yogas, or “paths for coming to union with God.” In Paths to God, Ram Dass brings the heart of that system to light for a Western audience and translates the Gita’s principles into the manual for living the yoga of contemporary life. While being a guide to the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Paths to God is also a template for expanding our definition of ourselves and allowing us to appreciate a new level of meaning in our lives.
Download or read book The Gita Way written by Shweta Chandra and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gita Way'' is an irreligious take on the tenets of the Bhagavad Gita. Without delving into either mythological or God-centric discourse, the book attempts to understand and explain various insights from the Gita through, in the author''s words, derived theory and application. ''The Gita Way'' attempts to shed light on matters of self-realisation, and identifying and following the path to achieve the purpose of life. Within the framework of Vedic philosophy represented by Gita, this book explores: - How to discover the swa-bhava, the inherent natural strength of our real-self? - Is my profession aligned with my swa-bhava? What is my purpose of life? - What is the real meaning of moksha, the liberation? How the realization of individual purpose leads us to attain supreme purpose we are born to achieve. - How yoga of knowledge, karma and devotion is applied to realise self, stay on the path of the goal and attain the real purpose? Unlike other books on Bhagavad Gita, ''The Gita Way'' is not a chapter wise discourse. Instead it presents deduced concepts in first place supported with relevant reference from the whole Gita. For example, in the first chapter of this book, you may get a reference of last chapter of Gita relevant to the topic of discussion. Few thought provoking quotes from the book: ""Whether we are believers or non-believers, one thing is evident: that we exist. There is no disparity in the intensity of our existence, no matter who we are. I exist, and the significance of my existence is second to none."" ""Lack of knowledge is ignorance which creates fear."" ""All of us have one thing common in our respective goals: to reach the peak in whatever profession we choose. The difference is in the clarity of the goal, whether it is known or yet to be known, whether it is in dreams or in action."" ""Even a failure can point you in the right direction to re-approach your goal, but this is possible only if you accept failure with a stable mind."" ""The consciousness of self, with self-respect, drives a larger purpose. The consciousness of self, with an inflated ego, creates an illusion in the purpose of life."" ""Wealth is the reward of having achieved a goal; it is not the goal in itself. Even if we follow the path that is travelled by the person who has acquired wealth, we end up following his goals rather than our own."" ""The state of indecisiveness comes when our knowledge and intellect fail to differentiate between two choices."" ""There is no limit to knowledge. If we have a real quest, the whole universe is too small to explore in a lifetime. The yoga of knowledge is making knowledge work for us."" ""Each one of us has something unique in us. All we need is to identify that."" ""The path to realising the purpose of life becomes visible only after knowing the nuances of natural strengths, which give unconditional enthusiasm. We like working on them with incessant power. They unlock concealed energy inside us and give a positive push to travel an extra mile."" ""The foundation of devotion is the conviction in a purpose. Without conviction, the mind keeps evaluating options, keeping devotion at a distance. Devotion is the state of single-mindedness and is at its best form when applied to a single goal."" ""Devotion for knowledge gives focus and devotion for karma gives perseverance. Both, focus and perseverance are states of mind and essential elements for any accomplishment."" ""Joy comes from small things on the path to achieving the big purpose. This could be in the form of an accomplishment, an idea, love, a relationship, or even professional success."" ""Inaction is a symptom of wastage of time, which is akin to wasting life, since we do not know how much time we have."" ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Shweta Chandra, 34, a post graduate in organic chemistry, is a self-employed consultant. After working with Birla Shloka Edutech, she left the promisin
Download or read book Looking Back written by Prof. V. Krishnamurthy and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-04-11 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Precious few have lived so complete a life as to encompass so many integral parts of our identity as Indians. Fewer still have had the foresight and generosity to document this journey for future generations to learn from. V. Krishnamurthy is such a unique soul. Hailing from South India, he absorbed the vital essences of the Vedas, Upanishads and sacred Hindu texts from his father at a very young age. This faith and spirituality was foundational in later life as he navigated raising a family, pursuing a PhD with limited means, travelling to- and working in America in the 1960's and playing a pivotal role in the herculean task of creating a world-class educational institution for a burgeoning India as the nation started to come into its own. For those who find this world fascinating, Krishnamurthy's narrative will give form and colour to what life was like over the last century. A veteran author, his latest work will give the reader a snapshot of his life, trials and time well spent on this earth.
Download or read book Being One the vision and way of the Bhagavad Gita written by Jens Gnaur and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhagavad Gita, a pinnacle in the spiritual literature of the world, was composed more than two thousand years ago by an unknown, sage, poet, philosopher and master of Yoga. The beautiful lyrics of the poem evolves around the perennial questions of human existence and presents us with answers that are profound and often transcends our habitual pattern of thinking. This book, Being One: the vision and way of the Bhagavad Gita, highlights the modern relevance of the great ancient poem. But it also explores the poem ́s historic and philosophical background with reference to the tradition of Yoga, and reflects on the deeper meaning and implications of each of its songs for people at all times. It brings to light the Gita’s grand vision of the oneness of humanity and the oneness within, a oneness which may be discovered through meditation and a harmonious way of life. A special feature of this book is its emphasis on the Gita’s unique literary qualities. The last part of the book examines the way we may live and practice the serene wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in the midst of our contemporary turbulent world.
Download or read book From Smart to Wise written by Prasad Kaipa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh and timely approach to nurturing wise, resilient, and flexible leadership in a world of growing complexity Leaders tend to obstinately stick to the leadership style that brought them most success in the past, usually one of two extreme styles: functional leadership that focuses on operational excellence or smart leadership that focuses on growth. When a leader's focus is too functional, the organization becomes introverted and can focus too much on bottom-line profitability while missing out on top-line growth opportunities. But when leaders focus too much on smart leadership, the organization may experience quick growth but lose its effectiveness quickly. From Smart to Wise offers a new approach that balances the two styles to achieve a form of wise leadership that is both functional and smart. Drawing on inspiring real-life stories of historical and contemporary wise leaders such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and even Mahatma Gandhi, the authors identify six characteristics of wise leaders and offer a practical framework to help readers develop their own style of wise leadership. A timely and innovative approach to leadership Written by noted speakers who conduct dozens of keynote speeches and workshops, training thousands of people annually
Download or read book Thoughts of Spiritual Wisdom written by Prof. V. Krishnamurthy and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open any page of this book of 365 Thoughts of Spiritual Wisdom, and you will drift into a cornucopia of various voices from towering scholars of spirituality speaking from personal experience.
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Download or read book Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita written by and published by Sage Response. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For professionals navigating negative corporate karmas, Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita offers a way forward for overcoming self-defeating habits and managing the mind's negative chatter that is often the main obstacle to effective leadership. By promoting a leadership approach of caring for followers, stakeholders and future generations, the book offers hope for harmonious workplace relations and a protected environment. Based on leadership by inspiration as opposed to leadership by control, Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita provides an alternative to conventional leadership. Particularly, in the times we live, where there is a crisis of faith in leadership, the insights from this book presents a vision of linked-leadership - leaders who are linked through loving-connection or bhakti-yoga with themselves (through self-knowledge), with other beings, with nature and with the supreme source. As exemplified by Krishna taking over the reins of Arjuna's chariot, the crux of this book is leadership, not as a title or position, but as a commitment to service, excellence and virtuous character that motivates and inspires others to pursue the same. The unique insights from this book will help you make sense of different personality types to motivate others according to their natures and inclinations, which will support you in forming effective teams and creating a harmonious and prosperous organizational culture. In short, this book challenges and equips leaders to step up and cultivate unity and diversity, and achieve sustainable wellbeing and happiness in their organizations.
Download or read book GITA S PATH TO SOLVE YOUR LIFE S PROBLEMS written by Birister Sharma and published by Birister Sharma. This book was released on 2023-03-25 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the battlefield of Kurukshetra, when Arjuna witnessed his grandfathers, uncles, gurus, father-in-laws, brothers, cousins, nephews and friends, he became hysterical. He became morally and emotionally low and down while thinking about the outcomes of the battle. He was mentally and physically weak and paralyzed. He was unable to take any decision. He had forgotten his righteous deeds. Everything appeared an impossible task for him. Even, he was willing to renounce everything.He became fearful, worried, and confused. He didn’t want to fight. He was in a great dilemma. Then, Lord Krishna came forward to rescue Arjuna. Lord Krishna made Arjuna to realize his moral duties and responsibilities through His divine discourse in the form of ‘GITA’. Arjuna was enlightened and liberated from the worldly bondage. Eventually, he fought the battle of Mahabharata in order to re-establish righteousness (Dharma). Similarly, your life is like the great battlefield of Kurukshetra, when you face tough situations, challenges and circumstances, don’t become hysterical. Don’t become morally and emotionally low and down while thinking about the outcomes of your deeds. However, keep yourself mentally and physically strong and powerful. Don’t hesitate to execute your moral duties and responsibilities. You are the Arjuna of your own life and you have to fight the battle of your own ‘Mahabharata’ in order to achieve your eternal joy, happiness, success, prosperity and peace.
Download or read book Essence of the Bhagavad Gita written by Eknath Easwaran and published by Nilgiri Press. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion to his best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran explores the essential themes of this much-loved Indian scripture. Placing the Gita in a modern context, Easwaran shows how this classic text sheds light on the nature of reality, the illusion of separateness, the search for identity, and the meaning of yoga. The key message of the Gita is how to resolve our conflicts and live in harmony with the deep unity of life, through the principles of yoga and the practice of meditation. Easwaran grew up in the Hindu tradition and learned Sanskrit from an early age. A foremost translator and interpreter of the Gita, he taught classes on it for forty years, while living out the principles of the Gita in the midst of a busy family and community life. In the Gita, Sri Krishna, the Lord, doesn’t tell the warrior prince Arjuna what to do: he shows Arjuna his choices and then leaves it to Arjuna to decide. Easwaran, too, shows us clearly how these teachings still apply to us – and how, like Arjuna, we must take courage and act wisely if we want our world to thrive.
Download or read book GITA S WAYS TO LEAD YOUR LIFE written by Birister Sharma and published by Birister Sharma. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word ‘Gita’ means song and the word. ‘Bhagavat’ means God. And ‘Bhagavat Gita’ means ‘the song of God’. The sermon of Gita was delivered by Lord Krishna Himself to His beloved friend and devotee Arjuna when the later was clouded with the remorse of the outcome of the battle at the battlefield of Kurukshetra, before the fierce battle between the two closed kith and kin, the Padavas and the Kauravas. The Lord showered the discourse of His immortal wisdom and knowledge to enlighten the confused mind of Arjuna. The Bhagavat Gita is the ocean of wisdom and knowledge that teaches the art of life of a man in every perspective, right from the very first moment of his birth to the very last moment of his life. The Bhagavad Gita is not only a holy scripture but also a scripture of life. It is the complete and ultimate sums of the philosophies of life of a man. ∽***∽
Download or read book The Bhagavad Gita written by Nicholas Sutton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and contemporary significance of the teachings found within this ancient sacred book. The Bhagavad Gita, which was spoken perhaps five thousand years ago and whose written form has been extant for over two thousand years, continues to inspire new generations of seekers in the East and West. Gandhi in the East and Thoreau, Emerson, Einstein, and others in the West found within its pages deep wisdom, comfort, and contemporary applications to their lives and times. The Gita ranks with the Bible, Dhammapada, Dao De Jing, Qu’ran, and other significant sacred books as a universal source teaching that transcends sectarian religions. In addition, the Bhagavad Gita—along with the Yoga sutras—is one of the two primary foundational books on the yoga path, aspects of which have become wildly popular in the West in recent decades. This new translation and commentary on the Gita is the first in a series produced by the Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies (OCHS), a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. The OCHS Gita is simultaneously authoritative, academically sound, and accessible for inquiring students and seekers. Each chapter has an English translation of the verses, explores main themes, and explains how the knowledge is relevant and applicable to our twenty-first-century world.
Download or read book How to Memorize BHAGAVAD GITA Happily Quickly Creatively written by Ojasi Sukhatankar and published by Damick Publications. This book was released on 2019-12-25 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on author’s experience of herself studying and memorizing Gita and teaching others to do so, this unique book advocates that, if one studies and memorizes Gita entirely or even partly, it can impact spiritually and enrich one’s life by changing forever the way one thinks, feels and acts individually and socially. As a self-help practical exercise book, it brings forth a start-to-end, well-formulated and detailed process both in concept and practical methodology with which an aspirant can successfully memorize all 700 Sanskrit verses of Gita, with meaning and deeper understanding. Well-researched and written for people of all continents and countries, generations and cultures, religions and students, youth and elders, this highly inspiring book; - Breaks a myth that Gita can be memorized only by a mechanical repeat-and-memorize method; - Logically explains a fact that true purpose and goal of Gita is ‘spirituality in daily life’ for which memorization, and not just study, is a key and a gateway; - Explains challenges faced while memorizing Gita and guides to overcome them by training the operation of our mind; - Shares interesting stories from author’s personal life; - Gives diagrammatic representations and illustrations of Gita’s verses; - Tells 8 creative methods to make memorization joyous; - Answers 10 main FAQs about memorization of Gita.
Download or read book Bhagavad Gita The Divine Song written by Rory B Mackay and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new translation of the timeless spiritual classic, with an in-depth commentary inspired Advaita Vedanta
Download or read book Mindfestation written by CKP SUNIL KUMAR and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We often have a tendency to passively accept and adopt suggestions, readily embracing diverse perspectives from both familiar sources and the wider world. However, the majority fail to benefit from this approach, resorting to mere rationalization and verbalizing after encountering setbacks. People tend to seek guidance and insights externally, neglecting to explore their own inner selves. As the old adage goes, we often assign greater importance to what is distant rather than what is within reach. Until individuals undergo a process of self-reflection and rejuvenation, they may fail to recognize their own intrinsic power and worth. We have yet to explore or acknowledge the potential within us, failing to engage in introspection and cultivate a meaningful relationship with our own minds. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities of our minds through mindful practices can significantly transform us into resilient and exceptional individuals, poised to excel and lead with confidence.
Download or read book Complete Works of Swami Abhedananda written by Swami Abhedānanda and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
