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Meditation Yoga  Chapter 6, Verse 5 uddhared-ātman-ātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayet ātmaiva hy-ātmano bandhuḥ ātmaiva ripur-ātmanaḥ One should raise oneself by one’s own mind and not allow oneself to fall; the mind alone is the friend of the conditioned soul, and also its enemy. “One should raise oneself by one’s own mind and not allow oneself to fall...”The control of the mind is very important! Because of the mind, people experience limitation in everything and limit their own existence. Here Bhagavan says, “Control the mind, raise the mind! Let the mind be transformed from a lower state into a higher state of consciousness.” “... the mind alone is the friend of the conditioned soul, and also its enemy.” Here Krishna reminds Arjuna that a controlled mind is one’s friend, but an uncontrolled mind is one’s enemy. Your happiness or sadness doesn’t depend on anyone else. Don’t think that anyone makes you happy or makes you sad. No one! When the mind is deluded by attachments, ...

Meditation Yoga  Chapter 6, Verse 4   yadā hi nendriyārtheṣu  na karmasv-anuṣajjate  sarva saṅkalpa saṁnyāsī  yogārūḍhas-tad-ocyate   When one does not get attached to the objects of the senses or to the fruits of actions and has renounced all desire in the mind, he is said to have ascended to the top of yoga.   “One does not get attached to the objects of the senses or to the fruits of actions and has renounced all desire in the mind…” The mind is not focused on, “If I do this, what will I get out of it?” There is not an expectation. You are not doing business with the Divine. You are not making a deal with God saying, “Oh, I am doing my meditation so I will get this” or “I am doing my japa because Swami said I have to do japa.” You do your japa because through japa you feel the Love of God, you feel that He is with you. You are chanting His Name and you crave for Him! You’re longing for Him! And when you do your seva, when you’re working,...

Meditation Yoga  Chapter 6, Verse 3   ārurukṣor-muner-yogaṁ  karma kāraṇam ucyate  yogārūḍhasya tasyaiva  śamaḥ kāraṇam ucyate   For a sage who is ascending the hill of yoga, action is the means: for the same sage, when he has attained the summit of yoga, self-mastery is the means.   “For a sage who is ascending the hill of yoga, action is the means…” For a sage who is renouncing all actions, practising meditation, “…when he has attained the summit of yoga, self-mastery is the means.” When the yogi sits in a cave in deep meditation, letting go of the outside world, and focuses through dhyaan on the Divine within, this is called ‘self-mastery’.   In this verse, Krishna is also referring to the one who does his action in the outside world, with an attitude of complete surrender, serving the Lord. A bhakta’s mind is always focused on the Lotus Feet of the Lord. Whatever a bhakta does, be it eating, drinking, dancing, or partying, he does ...

Meditation Yoga  Chapter 6, Verse 2   yaṁ saṁnyāsam-iti prāhuḥ  yogaṁ taṁ viddhi pāṇḍava  na hy-asaṁnyasta saṅkalpo  yogī bhavati kaścana   What they have called renunciation (Sannyas), know it to be in truth, yoga, O Pandava, for no one becomes a yogi who has not renounced desire in the mind.  Here Lord Krishna reminds Arjuna that, “One must know that, in reality, Sannyas, is not different from yoga, it is yoga itself.” The term ‘yoga’ here means the state of inaction, which is the highest form of Karma Yoga: one is doing all action, yet the action is not producing any karma. Lord Krishna says that in such a state, one is a true sannyasin: when one has renounced the sense of possession, attachments and desires, one always dwells in the awareness of the supreme reality of God. That’s true renunciation.   “… for none becomes a yogi who has not renounced desire in the mind.” Here Lord Krishna again reminds Arjuna that, “No one can be a t...

The main entrance should be prepared according to Vastu rules. It should always face North or East. Prefer teak wood for doors. - Ensure that there is no obstruction at the entrance. No shoes should be left around the main entrance. Otherwise the positive energy will be blocked. - The bedroom should always be very clean. At least 20 minutes a day bedroom windows and doors should be kept open. Make sure to ventilate it properly. - This allows natural light and air to enter the house and fill it with positive energy. Always sleep facing south. This increases wealth. - If you keep a money plant inside the house, it will be beneficial. It brings good luck to the householder. A money plant should be kept in the north direction in a green vase. - Fish are not only beautiful to look at but also bring financial benefits. So having an aquarium at home gives peace of mind along with financial stability. - According to Vaastu, the clock allows energy to flow. So make sure that all the clocks in t...