Guest guest Posted September 18, 1999 Report Share Posted September 18, 1999 Sri Lakshminrisimha Parabrahmane Namaha Sri Ramanujaya Namaha Sri Nigamantha Mahadesikaya Namaha SRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA - translation by Sri.V.N.Gopala Desikan Chapter III slOkA 39 Translation : ArjunA ( son of kunti) , this knowledge of the jivatmA is covered by this eternal enemy , having mean objectives and difficult to satisfy; which is in the form of desire. Commentary : The true knowledge of a person is thus covered and concealed by this eternal enemy of man , viz desire or passion. This desire , which produces mad liking for the sense-objects , can never be completely satisfied. This desire is unworthy and mean in nature i.e, has for its objects , worldly things , which are mean and unworthy of attainment. slOkA 40 Translation : It is said that indriyAs, mind and intellect are the seats of this desire ; this (desire) enveloping the knowledge by these , deludes the jivAtmA. Commentary : The desire rules over a person , through his senses , mind(manas) and intellect. In other words, his senses , mind and intellect are over-whelmed with desire, to enjoy the sense-objects. The desire thus conceals his knowledge and leads him astray; by making him interested only in enjoyment of worldly pleasures. He loses interest in knowledge of the soul. adiyen, senthil (Courtesy : Sri Visishtadvaita Research Centre) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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