Let's expand our horizon w/Gitaji - how 2 b detached: relations-emotions-attachment? (3 of 8 emails)

August 26, 2006

Loving Divine,

Pranam.

We have very good discussions going on with various questions asked in this group. Thanks to all for their participation and the Moderator for facilitation.

We all say and agree that we need to be detached but the key concern is 'HOW?', isn't it? To address various topics of detachment I have divided them into 8 emails so we can discuss them individually. I have also tried to provide Gita sloka or chapter or a term/word used that have addressed them but Gitaji has lot more to offer...!!! I am a strong believer that the RIGHT UNDERSTANDING is the ONLY way that can lead us to true and deeper level of detachment. So let's expand our horizon together with Gitaji and supportive examples where applicable. Let's pour out our understanding and experiences on how to be truly detached with love & compassion - the true application of Gitaji in our life.

Chapter 1 - Vishaad Yoga

(Please note: provide related Gita Sloka 1st, support it with examples from other scriptures if needed)

Please discuss...

1) What is relationship? Does mind & heart have to do with it?

2) What is its basis? Can one be free from relationship? if I say I am not related to you but the other person strongly believes that i am your husband or wife or son or sister, can this still bind the person who thinks he/she is free?

3) What is emotion? Is this purely a heart thing or only mind has to do all with it?

4) How emotions are generated? Can they be controlled? Can one be free of them? How?

5) Prem-bhakti, compassion, kindness - aren't these emotions?

6) Is 'moksha' not a feeling too?

7) Can a person truly live without any emotions? Should he/she?

8) What is attachment & detachment?

Thanks in advance for your participation.

Love.

always at Thy Loving Feet