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SESSION 6 : SESSION 6 PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF BHAGAVAD GITA IN OUR DAILY LIFE back

Why Practice Krsna consciousness? : Why Practice Krsna consciousness? We are not this body; we are spirit souls Each soul has an eternal, dynamic relationship with Krsna Our actual life is in the spiritual world with Krsna There are variegated services like singing, dancing, playing etc., with Krsna

Slide 3 : This world is the prison house for those inimical towards Krsna who suffer repeated births and deaths Those who are intelligent take up Devotional Service to revive their dormant Krsna consciousness and go back to Krsna KC is taught by Krsna Himself as Lord Caitanya in Kali yuga through Sankirtana movement

Krsna consciousness : Krsna consciousness It is tried, tested and proven method to achieve the perfection of life Devotees develop all good qualities through this - kind, tolerant, humble, self-controlled, peaceful and pleasing to all.

Practical Application : Practical Application Association of devotees Hearing Chanting Prasadam Deity Worship Visiting Holy Places

Sravanam : Sravanam Hearing of the holy name Krsna katha – 2 types: Words spoken by Krsna – Bhagavad Gita Words spoken about Krsna – Srimad Bhagavatam

Slide 7 : sri-bhagavän uväca mayy äsakta-manäh pärtha yogam yunjan mad-äsrayah asamsayam samagram mäm yathä jnäsyasi tat srnu The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: Now hear, O son of Prathä, how by practicing yoga in full consciousness of Me, with mind attached to Me, you can know Me in full, free from doubt. (Bhagvad-Gita 7.1)

Mac-citta mad gata-pranabodhayantah parasparamkathayantas’ ca mam nityamtusyanti ca ramanti ca“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service and they desire great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me” : Mac-citta mad gata-pranabodhayantah parasparamkathayantas’ ca mam nityamtusyanti ca ramanti ca“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service and they desire great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me”

Slide 9 : One should regularly hear about Krsna in the association of devotees from pure devotees coming in unbroken chain of disciplic succession and not from non-devotees who are professional reciters of Scriptures. One should give up the endeavor to understand Krsna by speculative methods One should learn to become the servant of those who are in knowledge of the Supreme Lord

Hearing about Krsna is a very powerful transcendental method for purging the mind of all misgivings like lust, pride, anger, greed, envy and illusion.The more one hears about Krsna, the more one becomes enlightened and detached from everything that draws the mind away from Krsna. : Hearing about Krsna is a very powerful transcendental method for purging the mind of all misgivings like lust, pride, anger, greed, envy and illusion.The more one hears about Krsna, the more one becomes enlightened and detached from everything that draws the mind away from Krsna.

Disease – Misidentification of oneself with the bodyExpert Treatment – Hearing of transcendental activities of KrsnaAppropriate Diet – Eating the foodstuff offered to Krsna : Disease – Misidentification of oneself with the bodyExpert Treatment – Hearing of transcendental activities of KrsnaAppropriate Diet – Eating the foodstuff offered to Krsna

Nivrtta-tarsair upagiyamanadbhavausadhac chrotra-mano-’bhiramatka uttamas’loka-gunanuvadatpuman virajyeta vina pas’u-ghnat“Descriptions of the Lord spoken by those who are free of material desires are the right medicine for the conditioned soul undergoing repeated birth and death, and they delight the ear and the mind. Therefore who will cease hearing such glorification of the Lord except a butcher or one who is killing his own self?” [S.B. 10.1.4] : Nivrtta-tarsair upagiyamanadbhavausadhac chrotra-mano-’bhiramatka uttamas’loka-gunanuvadatpuman virajyeta vina pas’u-ghnat“Descriptions of the Lord spoken by those who are free of material desires are the right medicine for the conditioned soul undergoing repeated birth and death, and they delight the ear and the mind. Therefore who will cease hearing such glorification of the Lord except a butcher or one who is killing his own self?” [S.B. 10.1.4]

Kirtanam : Kirtanam Chanting the holy name of the Supreme Lord In Kali-yuga chanting of Hare Krsna maha mantra is recommended Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Scriptural Evidences for chanting Holy names : Scriptural Evidences for chanting Holy names

Krte yad dhyayato visnumtretayam yajato makhaihdvapare paricaryayamkalau tad hari-kirtanat“The self realisation which was achieved in the Satya millennium by meditation, in the Treta millennium by the performance of different sacrifices, and in the Dvapara millennium by worship of Lord Krsna, can be achieved in the age of Kali simply by chanting the Holy names, Hare Krsna” [S.B.12.3.52] : Krte yad dhyayato visnumtretayam yajato makhaihdvapare paricaryayamkalau tad hari-kirtanat“The self realisation which was achieved in the Satya millennium by meditation, in the Treta millennium by the performance of different sacrifices, and in the Dvapara millennium by worship of Lord Krsna, can be achieved in the age of Kali simply by chanting the Holy names, Hare Krsna” [S.B.12.3.52]

Dhyayan krte yajan yajnaistretayam dvapare ‘rcayanyad apnoti tad apnotikalau sankirtya kesavam“In this age there is no use in mediation, sacrifice and temple worship. Simply by chanting the holy name of Krsna, Hare Krsna – one can achieve perfect self-realisation.” [Visnu-Purana] : Dhyayan krte yajan yajnaistretayam dvapare ‘rcayanyad apnoti tad apnotikalau sankirtya kesavam“In this age there is no use in mediation, sacrifice and temple worship. Simply by chanting the holy name of Krsna, Hare Krsna – one can achieve perfect self-realisation.” [Visnu-Purana]

Hare Krsna Hare KrsnaKrsna Krsna Hare HareHare Rama Hare RamaRama Rama Hare Hareiti sodas’akam namnamkali kalmasa-nasanamnatah parataropayahsarva-vedesu drs’yate : Hare Krsna Hare KrsnaKrsna Krsna Hare HareHare Rama Hare RamaRama Rama Hare Hareiti sodas’akam namnamkali kalmasa-nasanamnatah parataropayahsarva-vedesu drs’yate

“The 16 words – Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare – are especially meant for counteracting the contaminations of Kali. To save oneself from the contamination of Kali, there is no alternative but the chanting of these 16 words”. [Kali santarana Upanisad] : “The 16 words – Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare – are especially meant for counteracting the contaminations of Kali. To save oneself from the contamination of Kali, there is no alternative but the chanting of these 16 words”. [Kali santarana Upanisad]

Kaler dosa-nidhe rajanasti hy eko mahan gunahkirtanad eva krsnasyamukta-sangah param vrajet“My dear king, although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age; simply by chanting the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.” [S.B. 12.3.51] : Kaler dosa-nidhe rajanasti hy eko mahan gunahkirtanad eva krsnasyamukta-sangah param vrajet“My dear king, although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age; simply by chanting the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.” [S.B. 12.3.51]

Harer nama harer namaharer namaiva kevalamkalau nasty eva nasty evanasty eva gatir anyatha“In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy the only means of deliverance is chanting of the holy name of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other way.” [ Brhan naradiya Purana] : Harer nama harer namaharer namaiva kevalamkalau nasty eva nasty evanasty eva gatir anyatha“In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy the only means of deliverance is chanting of the holy name of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other way.” [ Brhan naradiya Purana]

Modern Man : Modern Man Always disturbed Misguided Lazy Quarrelsome Have short lives Unlucky Chanting is the easy and sure method of self realisation in this age

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Chanting : Chanting Very simple and sublime Can be done at any time, any where, by anyone If done in a very humble mood, considering oneself lower than a blade of grass, being more tolerant than a tree, devoid of all sense of false prestige, ready to offer all respects to others, one can become very peaceful and happy

Tasmat sarvesu kalesumam anusmara yudhya camayy arpita-mano-buddhirmam evaisyasy asams’ayah“Arjuna, you should always think of Me in the form of Krsna and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty of fighting. With your activities dedicated to Me and your mind and intelligence fixed on Me, you will attain Me without doubt.” [B.G. 8.7] : Tasmat sarvesu kalesumam anusmara yudhya camayy arpita-mano-buddhirmam evaisyasy asams’ayah“Arjuna, you should always think of Me in the form of Krsna and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty of fighting. With your activities dedicated to Me and your mind and intelligence fixed on Me, you will attain Me without doubt.” [B.G. 8.7]

Example : Example Father in office always thinking of his sick child at home out of his natural affection

If any one says he has absolutely no time to devote for hearing and chanting, ‘sravanam, kirtanam’, he/she should consider how he uses his time and live in a different way! : If any one says he has absolutely no time to devote for hearing and chanting, ‘sravanam, kirtanam’, he/she should consider how he uses his time and live in a different way!

Deity Worship : Deity Worship Deity is the beautiful form of the Lord either in the temple or at our home, which enables us to see Him and serve Him Arca Vigraha is an incarnation of the Supreme Lord Arca Vigraha is a Deity of Krsna which is installed according to the sastric standards by a pure devotee of the Lord

POSTBOX EXAMPLE : POSTBOX EXAMPLE If we post our mails in authorized mail boxes, the post will reach the destination otherwise not.

Similarly, Krishna has an authorized representation in the Deity form, which is called ARCA VIGRAHA. : Similarly, Krishna has an authorized representation in the Deity form, which is called ARCA VIGRAHA.

Slide 30 : God is present everywhere. He is present in everyone’s heart. Why should one restrict himself to temple worship? What is the need of going to temple? I can worship Him within my heart.

Slide 31 : “If God is everywhere, is He not in the temple or in the Deity?”

The Deity in the temple is an easy way of approaching Krsna, and express our love for Him, through nine processes of devotional service and by that receive more and more mercy of the Lord in advancing in spiritual life. : The Deity in the temple is an easy way of approaching Krsna, and express our love for Him, through nine processes of devotional service and by that receive more and more mercy of the Lord in advancing in spiritual life.

Prasadam : Prasadam Prasadam is the food offered to Lord Krsna The devotees of Krsna vow that they would never eat anything that is not offered to Krsna first Externally appears like any other food but the difference is the purification that comes about when one consumes prasadam regularly.

Offering foodstuffs with love and devotion : Offering foodstuffs with love and devotion Krsna is a person; We should offer through the medium of love Patram pushpam phalam toyam Yo me bhaktya prayacchati Tad aham bhakty-upahrtam Asnami prayatatmanah “If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it” [B.G. 9.26]

Krsna consciousness is very easy and universal. Even the poorest of the poor, without any kind of qualification can offer a leaf or a little water to the Supreme Lord in genuine love and the Lord will be pleased to accept it. : Krsna consciousness is very easy and universal. Even the poorest of the poor, without any kind of qualification can offer a leaf or a little water to the Supreme Lord in genuine love and the Lord will be pleased to accept it.

Krsna does’nt need anything He is the source of everything : Krsna does’nt need anything He is the source of everything Just like a father happily accepts anything that a child offers to him with love, Krsna becomes pleased with our love. Krsna provides us everything, and still He accepts our offering

Those who do not offer food as a sacrifice, they are verily eating only sin : Those who do not offer food as a sacrifice, they are verily eating only sin

Yajna-sistasinah santomucyante sarva-kilbisaihbhunjate te tv agham papaye pacanty atma-karanat“The devotees of the Lord are released from all kinds of sins because they eat food which is offered first for sacrifice. Others, who prepare food for personal sense enjoyment, verily eat only sin” [B.G.3.13] : Yajna-sistasinah santomucyante sarva-kilbisaihbhunjate te tv agham papaye pacanty atma-karanat“The devotees of the Lord are released from all kinds of sins because they eat food which is offered first for sacrifice. Others, who prepare food for personal sense enjoyment, verily eat only sin” [B.G.3.13]

How does Krsna eat our offering? : How does Krsna eat our offering? Krsna and His body are non-different. Krsna’s senses are transcendental and each sense can perform the function of any other Krsna’s hearing the devotee’s loving words in offering is wholly identical with His eating and actually tasting.

Krsna glances upon the material world and impregnates the material world with living entities : Krsna glances upon the material world and impregnates the material world with living entities

Bhoga: A medium to carry our love to KrsnaPrasadam: A medium to deliver Krsna’s mercy to you : Bhoga: A medium to carry our love to KrsnaPrasadam: A medium to deliver Krsna’s mercy to you

Four regulative Principles of freedom : Four regulative Principles of freedom No Meat eating No Gambing No Intoxication No Illicit sex

Case against Meat-eating : Case against Meat-eating Meat is not an essential diet for humans Meat is an unnatural and unsuitable diet for humans Meat eating actually has harmful effects on various aspects of human life including lot of bad karma due to slaughtering innocent animals

Effect of meat eating on the mind : Effect of meat eating on the mind Meat is the food in mode of passion and ignorance which means it increases lust and violence Qualities of compassion, mercy, love etc., are destroyed Widespread violence in the world like wars, terrorism, murder, rape, vandalism etc., are mainly due to slaughtering of animals for eating

Human anatomical considerations : Human anatomical considerations Have no claws Perspire through millions of pores on skin No sharp pointed front teeth Well developed salivary glands (needed to predigest grains, fruits) Stomach acid 20 times less than meat eaters Intestinal track 4 times longer than meat eaters

Health considerationsNumerous Potential Hazardous Chemicals, preservatives, toxins are present in meat and meat products leading to Heart disease and other diseases. : Health considerationsNumerous Potential Hazardous Chemicals, preservatives, toxins are present in meat and meat products leading to Heart disease and other diseases.

Nutritional Considerations : Nutritional Considerations Meat is not the only source of protein. Dairy products, grains, beans, nuts are all concentrated sources of protein Excess protein are stored as nitrogenous wastes in the kidneys and burden them A proper vegetarian diet gives all the nutrients that the human body requires

Higher Principle : Higher Principle Food we eat must just not be vegetarian but also must be offered to the Supreme Lord. This protects us from any kind of karmic reactions.

No Intoxication : No Intoxication Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco as well as drinks & foods containing caffine  cloud the mind, over stimulate the senses & make it impossible to understand the principles of Bhakti-yoga

No Illicit sex : No Illicit sex Sex outside marriage leads to AIDS,HIV,ABORTIONS etc. It compels one to identify with body & takes one far from Krishna Consciousness

No Gambling : No Gambling Gambling invariably puts one into anxiety & fuels greed, envy & anger

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU : CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is Krishna Himself who appeared 500 yrs ago specifically for the purpose of preaching Bhakti-yoga, love of Krishna through congregational chanting of holy names. Most merciful form of Lord who appears in the guise of a devotee to teach us how to become Krishna Conscious.

Srila PrabhupadaAmbassdor of the Spirtual world : Srila PrabhupadaAmbassdor of the Spirtual world Arriving penniless at an advanced age of 70 yrs in US, Srila Prabhupada ,based on teaching of Bhagvad-Gita taught and convinced the whole world the sublime method of attaining love of Godhead which is the only way of bringing universal peace,love & harmony. Chant Hare Krishna & be happy .

ISKCON- International Society For Krishna Consciousness : ISKCON- International Society For Krishna Consciousness Founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1966 ISKCON through its more than 500 centers,farms all over the world,today is educating the humanity in the science of Bhagvad-Gita,so that everybody can make their life successful and go back to his home Back to Godhead.

Introduction to Bhagavad Gita : Introduction to Bhagavad Gita 3 Ways of Gaining Knowledge Importance of Bhagavad Gita Amongst the Vedic Literatures Requirements for Understanding Bhagavad Gita QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DISCIPLE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE GURU 5 basic truths of Bhagvad-Gita

The Science of Soul : The Science of Soul Scientific Proof of the soul’s existence Knowledge of the Soul Relationship of soul & body Difference between Soul & Supersoul

Who Is God? Why Different Gods, Different Scriptures? : Who Is God? Why Different Gods, Different Scriptures? Scientific Proof of God’s existence The unseen is proven by the seen Message of God Presented according to the Level of Audience Different Religions, Same Message Who is God ?Qualities of God Three levels of understanding God Difference between God & Demigod

Why do bad things happen to good people---Law of Karma : Why do bad things happen to good people---Law of Karma 3 Modes of Material Nature Qualities of various modes Different types of Karma How to act without Entanglement Time—The Destroyer

Topmost Yoga system : Topmost Yoga system What is Yoga Varieties of Yoga Limitation of Other Yogic process Bhakti Yoga: The Culmination of all Yoga Systems

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