The Gita 2

[Guest guest]

Whether such feeling arose out of real pity, concern, and compassion, or

whether it was the result of cowardice and fear we do not know. Sri

Krishna, however, knew that such thoughts do not augur well for the

progress of seekers of Truth. It was necessary to reestablish the glory

of selfless work as the valid path to realization of Atman. The impact

of Jnana based philosophy of those times was creating a wave of false

adherence to Jnana, as many sadhakas did not possess requisite

qualification to undertake such sadhana. This created an escapist trend

in the social behaviour in the form of running away from the

responsibilities and duties necessary for individual and collective

welfare and growth.

 

Therefore, Sri Krishna says to Arjuna, " You have only right to work and

not to hanker after the fruits (or the results) thereof… " (Gita Chapter

II: 47) Let not the work bind and blind you. Be not the purpose of your

actions. Work with total non-attachment and selfless attitude. Forgo all

the idea of 'doership' in favour of the Lord, and with full

concentration get engaged in the work at hand, i.e. the battle against

the enemy. This will become Yoga for you, for 'excellence in the work

itself is Yoga'.

 

continued 3...

 

c s shah

--

Please Note the New URL: http://www.geocities.com/neovedanta