I just wanted to share today's thought with everyone, as it is extremely relevant to our study circle now.
Swami says "You are afflicted with the disease which the Bhagavath Geetha can cure, the disease of Moha (delusion), which warps your sense of values, fogs your vision and distorts your outlook. But, to benefit from the drug of Geetha, you must have the Vishaada (anguish) which Arjuna had, the Prapaththi (dedication) he was capable of, the Vairaagya (detachment) he had developed and the Ekaagratha (concentration) he evinced to assimilate the Great Message. Have that keen yearning; then, the Bhagavath Geetha can destroy Moha and liberate you. "
Swami says "You are afflicted with the disease which the Bhagavath Geetha can cure, the disease of Moha (delusion), which warps your sense of values, fogs your vision and distorts your outlook. But, to benefit from the drug of Geetha, you must have the Vishaada (anguish) which Arjuna had, the Prapaththi (dedication) he was capable of, the Vairaagya (detachment) he had developed and the Ekaagratha (concentration) he evinced to assimilate the Great Message. Have that keen yearning; then, the Bhagavath Geetha can destroy Moha and liberate you. "
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Thank you for sharing this Hari. I think it's very relevant to the questions that came up, "how much do we actually want liberation?" and "What are we willing to do or let go of in order to follow that path?" I quoted Joseph Cambell in the study group as saying "you must want it like a man, whose hair is on fire, wants a pond." Am I there yet? Am I really ready to give up the drama?.....
Hi Hari!
Thank you for sharing this!
Perhaps Bhagawan is also indicating that we need to keep chap 1 - the chapter on vishada - as a background for all our further studies and discussions!
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