Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Dharma Journal Authentic Dharma for Today's World ___________ April 11th, 2007 - Founded in 1998 The Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita IMPORTANCE OF KARMA-YOGA The science of transcendental knowledge has been imparted to you, O Arjuna. Now listen to the science of selfless service (Seva), endowed with which you will free yourself from all Karmic bondage, or sin. (2.39) No effort is ever lost in selfless service, and there is no adverse effect. Even a little practice of the discipline of selfless service protects one from the great fear of repeated birth and death. (2.40) A selfless worker has resolute determination for God-realization, but the desires of the one who works to enjoy the fruits of work are endless. (2.41) THE VEDAS DEAL WITH BOTH MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF LIFE The misguided ones who delight in the melodious chanting of the Veda - - without understanding the real purpose of the Vedas -- think, O Arjuna, as if there is nothing else in the Vedas except the rituals for the sole purpose of obtaining heavenly enjoyment. (2.42) They are dominated by material desires, and consider the attainment of heaven as the highest goal of life. They engage in specific rites for the sake of prosperity and enjoyment. Rebirth is the result of their action. (2.43) The resolute determination of Self-realization is not formed in the minds of those who are attached to pleasure and power, and whose judgment is obscured by ritualistic activities. (2.44) A portion of the Vedas deals with three modes goodness, passion, and ignorance of material Nature. Become free from pairs of opposites, be ever balanced and unconcerned with the thoughts of acquisition and preservation. Rise above these three modes, and be Self-conscious, O Arjuna. (2.45) To a Self-realized person the Vedas are as useful as a small reservoir of water when the water of a huge lake becomes available. (2.46) _____________ Overcoming Negativity " Negative emotions - such as fear, sadness, depression, grief, and guilt – cannot be ignored. But neither should they be given power that they don't have. All negative emotions can be overcome with God's love, just as shadows naturally disappear in the clear presence of light. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ The Power of Focus " Focus and concentration are everything. If you can learn to focus all of your attentive energy like a laser beam, there will be no task, no goal, no dream that you cannot realize in this world. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ Seek the Seeker " We are all seeking so many things – career, love, success, fame. But who is it that seeks? If you don't know your own self, how can you truly know success in what you seek? Seek your true self first. Seek the seeker. Success will follow automatically. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ Always Reach Further " Progress means ever seeking to exceed your present maximal limits. Always know that you have even more potential within than you presently believe. Always reach further. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ Trust " Trust is the most precious gift another person can give us. Never misuse this gift or take it for granted, or else it may never be given to you again. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ The Power of Your Word " Your word contains more power and sacredness than you can ever imagine. Once you've given your word to another, it is in keeping that word that you gain strength; and it is in going against that word that you become weak. Once your word is given, do not ever go back on that word. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ Accomplish Anything " Always lead a healthy existence. Cultivate health in your body, mind, emotions and spirit. With health follows strength. With strength follows fearlessness. And with fearlessness, you can accomplish anything. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya __________ Announcements: 1) Dr. Frank Morales to Deliver Dharma Lecture at Harvard University: Dr. Morales (Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya) will be conducting a lecture and satsangh at Harvard University on Friday, April 13, 4PM - 6PM. He will also be conducting several other satsanghs and meetings in the Boston area this coming weekend. For further information about these events, please call Mr. Niraj Mohanka at: (508) 826- 2900. 2) Sulekha Column - www.drfrankmorales.sulekha.com : Dr. Morales has had a column on Sulekha.com for several years. Now many of his more popular Sulekha articles are available at www.drfrankmorales.sulekha.com. Please visit us! 3) Previous Teaching Activities: New York Dr. Morales' last teaching tour of the New York area (March 22 - March 26th) was very successful. Among other places, Dr. Morales conducted a large Sunday morning satsangh at the Milan Mandir in Queens, and held two meetings with local volunteers. Pensacola Dr. Morales delivered three talks in Pensacola, Florida March 31 - April 2. Among other venues, he spoke to professors and students at the University of West Florida, as well as delivered the sermon at the Unitarian Universalist Church. Dallas Dr. Morales was in the Dallas/Fort Worth area April 6 - 9. Among other activities, he appeared live on the " Namaste " radio show answering people's questions on Dharma; he conducted a large satsangh at the Dallas Hindu Caribbean Temple; and he held a major talk at the Dallas Hindu Temple. In addition, Sri Acharyaji conducted talks for a youth class, a Bhagavad Gita class, and a meditation class. He delivered inspiring talks to two meetings of local Hindu activists. Sri Acharyaji also delivered a talk to the Board of Directors of the Hindu Temple urging them to incorporate outreach programs in their regular activities. 4) " Dr. Frank Morales List " Continues Rapid Growth!: The " Dr. Frank Morales List " , which includes Dharma Journal, continues to be the fastest growing group on Hinduism on all of ! Of over 4300 different Hindu groups on , Sri Acharyaji's list is now ranked #47 in size. If you know of anyone who would like to join this list, please forward their email addresses to: info, and we will be happy to send them an invitation to join. ______________ Recent Letters " Dear Dr. Frank Morales. I just went through your article on Shakti. I find it outstanding. Truly exhaustive and educative. Of course, to fully comprehend it I shall have to go over it at least once more. Thank you. " ~Dr. Ajit Bhide (Psychiatrist) ______________ For further information on the philosophy and path of Dharma, please visit us on the web: http://www.dharmacentral.com drmoraleslist/ http://www.cafepress.com/supportstore http://www.dharmacentral.com/Store/Shakti_Principle.htm Thank you to all our many members and readers for your enthusiastic support and encouragement of Dharma Journal and the teaching efforts of Dr. Frank Morales. We couldn't accomplish anything without your well-wishes. Please feel free to forward this Dharma Journal newsletter to all your friends, family, and discussion lists interested in Sanatana Dharma, meditation, and Yoga spirituality. If you are not already a member of the fastest growing Hindu group on , please visit us and join today: drmoraleslist/ © 2007, Dharma Journal. Volume 9, issue 6 Welcome to the Dharma Revolution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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