Sreemad Bhagawad Geeta - The Tune of Life
Sudha Bazaz
Chh. Samhaji Nagar (Maharashtra)
Hari Aum!.
My prostrations at the Holy Feet of Sree Guru Parampara.
To mark Sree Geeta Jayanti, we had an online Call Talk with Maa ji on the topic
“The Divine Song”, which can also be called “The Music of Life.” When life
becomes tuned with Divinity, it becomes Divine itself, and the tune of Life that
flows out is the ‘Song Divine’.
We all have a physical heart and also a Spiritual heart. The Spiritual heart
sustains us life after life until the final goal of Liberation is attained. The Divine
Song is extremely essential for human beings, especially for Sanaatanis. This
Divine Song, ‘Sreemad Bhagawad Geeta’, is beautifully composed by Sree Ved
Vyasji as a part of the Great Mahabharata. Its language—Sanskrit—is
profound, meaningful, and deeply elevating. The teachings are by Bhagwaan
Sree Krishna to Arjun and the same is narrated by Sanjay ji to the blind king
Dhritarashtra. Just as Dhritarashtra was blind, we too are blinded by our
desires and vasanas. We must assimilate this wisdom to free ourselves from
these vasanas.
To remove these vasanas, we must make this Divine Song a part of our daily
life. Every day, at least half an hour should be devoted to reading and listening
to the teachings of this sacred Scripture expounded by Sree Sadgurus. We
should study Sreemad Bhagawad Geeta in chronological order, beginning with
Dhyaan Shlokas written by Sree Madhusudan Saraswati. Sreemad Bhagawad
Geeta is divided into eighteen chapters, also known as Ashtadashaddhyayini, and each
chapter prescribes a unique Yog — eighteen Yog-s in total. This Scripture is
applicable to each one of us, and we must take this divine capsule every day.
When taken daily with focus, regularity, sincerity, and faith, it works like magic.
All beings—animals, unicellular organisms, and intellectual human beings—are
constantly engaged in action. Action is the signature of life; action is the
essence of life. We must therefore reflect deeply on every shloka of Sreemad
Bhagawad Geeta. As Bharatiyas, we must know the value of this Divine Song.
On the sacred day of Sree Geeta Jayanti, which is also Mokshada
Ekadashi—the day that blesses with liberation and the Jayanti of our revered
Param Gurudev Sree Swami Tapovanji Maharaj—let us take a vow to study and
live the teachings of this holy Text.
Sreemad Bhagawad Geeta can be broadly seen in four parts: Karm Yog, Dhyaan
Yog, Bhakti Yog, and Gnyaan Yog. Maa ji recited one important shlok from each
Sadhana Yog.
KARM YOG
Chapter 3, Verse 9:
यज्ञार्थात्कर्मणोऽन्यत्र लोकोऽयं कर्मबन्धनः ।
तदर्थं कर्म कौन्तेय मुक्तसङ्गः समाचर ॥ ९ ॥
"Except for actions performed as sacrifice (Yagnya), all other actions bind to
this world. Therefore, O son of Kunti, perform your duties with detachment, for
the sake of sacrifice."
Chapters 1 to 3 give a complete picture of Karm Yog Sadhana. When sufficient
time is given to understanding and applying this Yog Sadhana, one becomes
prepared for Dhyan Yog Sadhana. When karm is purified, the mind naturally
becomes meditative and introspective.
DHYAAN YOG
Chapter 6, Verse 5:
उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत् ।
आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः ॥
"Let a man lift himself by his own Self alone, and let him not lower himself, for
this Self alone is the friend of oneself, and this Self alone is the enemy of
oneself."
This is the purpose of Dhyaan Yog. It makes us introspective, introverted, and
contemplative so that we can uplift our mind. If sufficient time is not spent, the
mind does not get cultivated in the right direction.
BHAKTI YOG
Bhakti that needs to be cultivated is explained in Chapters 7 to 12. Maa ji
explained Chapter 12 - Verses 6 and 7:
ये तु सर्वाणि कर्माणि मयि सन्न्यस्य मत्पराः ।
अनन्येनैव योगेन मां ध्यायन्त उपासते ॥ ६ ॥
तेषामहं समुद्धर्ता मृत्युसंसारसागरात् ।
भवामि न चिरात्पार्थ मय्यावेशितचेतसाम् ॥ ७ ॥
“But those who worship Me, renouncing all actions in Me, regarding me as a
Supreme goal, meditating on Me with single minded devotion (Yog).”
“For them whose minds are set on Me, verily I become ere- long, O Partha the
saviour, (to save them) out of the ocean of finite experience; the Samsara.”
This shows the Lord’s authority and compassion toward devotees who serve
with devotion.
GNYAAN YOG
When one becomes ready for Gnyaan Yog, the intellect gets purified and
becomes connected with the Divine. Chapters 13 to 18 explain Gnyaan Yog.
Maa ji quoted Chapter 18, Shloka 58:
मच्चित्तः सर्वदुर्गाणि मत्प्रसादात्तरिष्यसि ।
अथ चेत्त्वमहङ्कारान्न श्रोष्यसि विनङ्क्ष्यसि ॥ ५८ ॥
“Fixing your mind upon Me, you shall, by My grace overcome all obstacles, but
if, from egoism, you will not Listen to me, you shall perish.”
Hearing these words, we need not fear, because in Verse 66, the Lord gives His
ultimate assurance:
सर्वधर्मान् परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज ।
अहं त्वा सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः ॥ ६६ ॥
“Abandoning all Dharm - s (of the body, mind and intellect) take refuge in Me
alone: I will liberate thee from all sins; grieve not.”
In this Verse, the Lord personally undertakes to help the seeker, provided the
seeker offers his whole-hearted cooperation and puts forth his best efforts.
Finally, Maa ji quoted the concluding Verse of Sreemad Bhagawad
Geeta—Chapter 18, Shloka 78:
यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः ।
तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥ ७८ ॥
“Wherever is Sree Krishna, The Lord of Yog, wherever is Partha, the archer,
there are prosperity, victory, happiness and firm (steady or sound policy); this is
My conviction.”
The divinity within us is Lord Sree Krishna. If we are ready to pick up our bow
and arrow—meaning our ordained duties—and perform them with dedication,
sincerity, and single-pointed focus, the outcome will certainly be prosperity,
happiness, victory, and righteousness.
Let us understand the value of Sreemad Bhagawad Geeta. With the blessings
of Sree Bhagawan, we can succeed in human life with virtues and
righteousness.
Pranaam
Hari Aum Tat Sat!