Bhagavad Gita Selection Number 0, for Friday, July 3, 2009
From Chapter :
MEDITATION ON THE GITA
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Meditation Verse # 1. Om, O Bhagavad Gita, with which Partha (Arjuna) was
illumined by Lord Narayana Himself and which was composed in
the middle of the Mahabharata by the ancient sage Vyasa, O Divine
Mother, the destroyer of rebirth, the showerer of the nectar of
Advaita (teaching of the Oneness of all things) and consisting of
eighteen chapters--upon Thee, O Bhagavad Gita! O affectionate
mother! I meditate.
Meditation Verse # 2. Salutations unto thee, O Vyasa of broad intellect and with
eyes like the petals of full-blown lotus, by whom the lamp of
knowledge, filled with the oil of the Mahabharata, has been
lighted.
Raja Yoga Selection Number 136, for Friday, July 3, 2009
[from Discourse III: "Vibhuti Pada- On Divine Powers"]
III.39. BANDHA-KARANA-SAITHILYAT PRACARA-SAMVEDANAC CA
CITTASYA PRA-SARIRAVESAH
'When the cause of bondage has been eliminated, the mind can enter
another's body through knowledge of its channels'.
Commentary:
When the highly advanced Yogi has given up attachment to life and
has developed intuitive knowledge of the physical body, he gains the
ability to use another's body for the purpose of helping and teaching
others. This is not the same as possession by lower astral entities. The
perfected yogi acts purely through the Self, which is common to all, and
is thus merely directing Divine energy.
1. THIS IS THE WAY
I have appeared in this age
To indicate the way unto men.
The way is:
Simplify your life,
Purify your heart.
Slay egoism and pride.
Cultivate cosmic love.
Practise self-discipline.
Serve all, love all.
Hear, reflect, meditate.
Enquire and know thy Self.
Live in the Eternal.
