Gita Bhasya class

[Guest guest]

My answer is NO.

 

In my opinion, BG and other scriptures should be learnt systematically from

a guru. This involves not just the slokas and their commentary, but the complete

meaning of Vedanta. One should be aware of the 'human goal' before venturing

into the teachings of BG. If not it would lead to mis-conception and confusion.

 

thanks

 

-vke

[Guest guest]

I have to say no. There are so many commentaries on the Gita already and

I have to say I like the English trnslations better, especially if they

are devoid of the devotional aspect.

Coming back to the Acharyas, I am amazed at the feelings of some of you.

I mainly enjoyed the reports because many of you are Iyengars like me

an probably I am out of my surroundings. In India, I would not have

been associated with any Acarya, just like family there. Being PB's,

we probably followed the tradition of Swayamacaryas. Rituals were of

importance at the holiday or Shradda. Many of my relatives have lost

touch with it there. I feel that many of these actions are from one's

own weakness to face reality, an escape back to the womb. Our day to

day actions are not dependent on religion.

Acaryas are also in business and probably face the same stresses we

do in our work. I have never cared for my superiors at work or other-

wise. But it is how one is brought up and thse circumstances are out

of our hands.

The great lesson of Gita is action alone provides relaxation.

Imagine worrying about the result while having sex! Will remove all

the pleasure. My meditation is good game of duplicate bridge.

Yes I have all the Thiruvandathis, Thiruppavai etc. To me the literary

ideas are more enjoyable.

I plan to spend some of my retirement time in India, reading Snaskrit

and Tamil, because I was exposed to it.

I think, we should drop Acaryas and may be bring out the

essentials in Advaita and Dwaita.

[Guest guest]

By the way, as the maintainer (*not* moderator) of this list,

I want to add that whoever wishes to send some questions or

comments about Bhagavad Gita shlokas is welcome to do so.

This is exactly what this list is for.

 

There is no need to conduct a vote. Those who don't like

to read it can just delete the mail.

 

Mani