Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Chapter 3 Verse 7 Yas tv indriyaaNi manasaa niyamy'aarabhate'rjuna / karm-endriyaiH karma yogam asaktaH sa vishishhyate // But, O Arjuna, he who, controlling the senses by the mind, commences the discipline of Karma Yoga by his organs of actions, without attachment, far excels. LESSONS FROM BHAGAVAD GITA – 18 As taught by Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji Compiled by: Swami Dattananda Bhakti Mala, November 1993 The reason for bondage is that attachment of the mind to the fruits of actions. Therefore, first of all, the mind should be freed from all sorts of attachments. Then only can it be brought under control. When the mind is controlled, senses of knowledge and action also come under control as a natural effect. In fact, when a man’s mind is controlled, his senses become excellent instruments in his hands to carry out noble and selfless work in the world. Such work will not befoul the purity of his mind and entangle him again in the sensual world. Thus, the Lord in this verse points out the way as to how work is to be performed by a man. With his mind free from attachment to the results, with his organs completely under restraint, let him engage his senses of action I work for the good of the world. Such a man excels and is the best. - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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