Chapyer -6 :: THE BHAGAVAD-GITA FOR CHILDREN

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6.0in"> One who is united with God is called a yogi. The mind of a

yogi is peaceful, and completely united with God. A yogi has control over the

mind, senses, desires and is free from anger and greed. A clod, a stone, and

gold are the same to a yogi, who sees God in everything and everything in God.

(Gita 6.08, 14.24) A yogi sees every being with an equal eye, whether friend,

enemy, hater, relative, saint, or a sinner. (Gita 6.09) The mind of a yogi

remains calm even during the worst time. (Gita 6.19)

Jai: Is there a method of meditation simple enough for children, Grandma?

mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> Grandma: Yes, there is, Jai. The mind is

your best friend as well as your worst enemy. The mind is a friend for those

who have control over it and an enemy for those who do not control it. (Gita

6.05-06) So you should try to control this enemy. The mind is like wind, very

restless and difficult to control, but you can subdue it by regular practice of

meditation. (Gita 6.34) Guru Nanak said: Master the mind, and you master the

world. A Simple Method of Meditation:

4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in">The best time to meditate is in the morning

before going to school. Sit in your meditation or Pooja room. Hold your waist,

spine, chest, neck, and head erect, motionless and steady. Close your eyes,

take few slow, deep breaths. Remember your favorite deity and ask his or her

blessing. Mentally chant OM for five minutes. If your mind starts to wander

here and there, bring it back gently to concentrating on your favorite deity.

There is a story of a child named Dhruva in our scriptures who got

his wishes answered using the path of meditation. 6. The Story of Dhruva

10.0pt"> Dhruva was the son of king Uttanapada and Suniti. King Uttanapad was

very fond of his second wife, Suruchi, and used to be mean to Suniti, Dhruva's

mother. One day, when Dhruva was five years old, his

step-brother was sitting on his father's lap. Dhruva also wanted to sit there.

But his step-mother stopped him and dragged him aside. She spoke

rudely to Dhruva, saying: "If you want to sit on your father's lap, you should

have been borne to me instead of to your mother. At least now, pray to Lord

Vishnu, so that He will make this happen." Dhruva was deeply hurt

by his step-mother’s insulting words. He went to his mother, weeping. His

mother consoled him and told him to take his step-mother's words seriously and

pray to Lord Vishnu, who is the helper of all beings. Dhruva left

the kingdom for the forest with a determined mind to see Lord Vishnu and get a

higher place. On the way, he was met by the celestial sage Narada.

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mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Narada gave him with the twelve-syllable mantra:

“Om namo bhagavate vasudevaya” for worshiping Vishnu form of Lord Krishna.

FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Dhruva worshipped

Vishnu for six months, and Lord Vishnu appeared before him. Vishnu promised

that Dhruva would get his wishes fulfilled and get the highest heavenly seat of

the Polestar, which is not destroyed even when all the worlds are destroyed.

Dhruva returned to the kingdom. When the King grew old, he decided to

crown Dhruva as

the King. Dhruva ruled for many years and in the end got the Polestar granted by

Lord Vishnu. It is said that the entire Zodiac is made up of planets, and stars,

rotating around the Polestar. To this day, when Indians see the Polestar, they

remember Dhruva, the devotee of perfect purity of mind and firm determination.

Jai: What happens

to a yogi who does not become successful in this life? Grandma: No

spiritual practice performed by a yogi ever goes to waste. The unsuccessful

yogi is reborn into a ri

mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">ch or spiritually advanced family. The unsuccessful

yogi regains the knowledge gotten in the previous life and tries again to

become perfect from where he or she left off. No spiritual effort is wasted.

Jai: How can I become the best

yogi, Grandma? Grandma: To be the best yogi, see all beings as

yourself and feel their pain and pleasure as your own. Lovingly think of God

with supreme faith, and always keep your mind on Him. (Gita 6.47) Chapter 6

summary: The third path to God is yoga of meditation. To be the best yogi, see

every being as yourself, and feel the pain and pleasure of others as your own.

A very simple method of meditation uses the sound vibration of OM. No spiritual

practice is ever wasted. "Gurur Brahma Gurur VishnuGurur Devoh Maheshwar;Gurur

Shakshat

ParambramhaTashmai Shri Gurur Veh Namah"May the Merciful Sri Sai Baba always

shower His grace on us and our families and remove our problems and anxieties

by giving us all - strength , goodluck, success and happiness with peace of

mind.Sai bhakt,Deepa Hdebu7366