Vrindavan Bhagavad Gita Study Group

 Summarized by: Rajesh What is meditation? main problem of our Jiva is Sorrow (experiential).  We seek main antidote  Moha - confusion or delusion about who I am Agnana or Ignorance - vedanta is about addressing this layer.  If we do that, the other 2 layers get addressed automatically To get rid of Agnana or Ignorance: 1. Shravanam listen and learn from the scriptures 2. Mananam deep reflection on the teachings; reconcile what we learned versus our existing conceptions conviction grows 3. Nidhityasanam meditation deep abidance, feeling it

 Summarized by: Yamini Recap : Last class we talked about how vasanas determine the environment into which we are born. And once we are born into that conducive environment, one needs to continuously practice to attain moksha. We also talked about the hierarchy or yogi, tapasvi, gyani and karma yogi.  Bhagavan tells Arjuna that being a Yogi is the most superior quality and he should stove to attain that. Yogi is somebody who can meditate even when going through their daily activities. Also someone whose minds are always absorbed in God and are in complete surrender to Him. Two important  techniques to control the mind and being able to completely surrender to God are Vyragya and abhyasa. Summary of chapter 6:   What is Mumukshva : When a disciple asks his Guru this question, he dunks the disciple’s head in water for a few minutes and releases him. When the disciple question the act, the Guru explains that the extreme longing he felt to take a breath when he was unde...