Bhagavad Geeta - Unity in Diversity

For a casual reader who comprehends a single sentence or a solitary syllable will find Bhagavad Gita to be a sublime, and for the refuge a spiritual sanctuary securing comfort, consolation, confidence and candour. Lord Krishna, the practical philosopher par excellence, has been the author of this way of life distinct from the doctrinaire approach of didactic dogmatism. Unity in diversity is the soul of whole message of Gita. I am citing the above because the way in which Krishna played his role as a great Acharya, statesman, diplomat in many situations reflects his proactive wisdom. In an incident, sage Vyasa quotes that Krishna questions Arjuna before the commencement of the war that can Pandavas think of victory if veterans like Jarasandha, Bakasura, Kichaka, Hidimbasura, Shishupala were alive  they would have joined the side of Duryodhana. It was a logical question as the above named persons were systematically exterminated by Krishna's diplomacy. Sometimes, we see that it appears like victory to adharma which is not true. Sage Vyasa who was regarded as 'walking encyclopedia' has explained the above lucidly. 

Perhaps you may differ with my views. Still I solicit them. 

Regards

S.Govindan

Vidura Neeti - Yoga of Knowledge

I would like to share my views on Vidura Neeti. Vidura was called as  Mahatma in Dwapara Yuga. He was an able minister of Kuru Kingdom and rendered a yeoman service. In bird's eyeview, Vidura's philosophy of life-a typical example is-"anger, arrogance, pride and prejudice, laziness and licentiousness are the characteristics of a depraved person. He, who is envious of others for their aristocratic ancestry or attractive personality, wealth or wisdom, accomplishments or attainments, honoured position or happy life, will be a perpetual patient suffering from a disease that is incurable". He further says that forgiveness is very often dubbed as weakness. But it is the brightest ornament anybody can ever hope to wear and adds to the fourth dimension to one's personality. Vidura always for proactive measures in administering a country and said that a king needs to follow the suggestions given by wise. Vidura Neeti becomes more relevant in today's political situations as our politicians need to have an everyday introspection in serving the people rather than aiming for ephemeral gains. Vidura Neeti is also substanciated by Lord Krishna in Gita i.e the Yoga of knowledge, Yoga of Action etc. .

 I trust that you will concur with me.

Regards 

S.Govindan

Gita and Balanced Personality

According to Gita, a balanced person is who has found his equilibrium between the pairs of opposites,like pleasure and pain, riches and poverty, hope and despair, optimism and pessimism. Krishna quotes this to Arjuna. When we look at Pandavas, when they completed their period of exile for twelve long years in the forest devoid of all the luxuries and royal comforts and when the balance sheet was struck the assets outweighed the liabilities. They were graduated at the great forest university of fortitude and forbearance, adversity and agony, trails and tribulations. They enjoyed the company of saints. They emerged stronger from the probation of discipline and deligence. This conveys a message that their misfortune was metamorphosed into memorable opportunity- a privilege of intimate association with intellectual giants and spiritual stalwarts. Ultimately this shows that any crisis can be converted for a beneficial/benevolent opportunity. Krishna indirectly conveys this to Arjuna.

 I trust you will subscribe to my views. I solicit your views. 

Regards 

S.Govindan