| Essence Of Hinduism |
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HINDU THEISM |
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| "But for the
man who is temperate in his food and recreation, who is restrained in all his actions, and
who has regulated his sleep and vigils, Yoga puts an end to all sorrows." (VI-16,
17).Also he points out the easy steps by which the goal can be reached. "Fix thy mind
on me alone, let the thoughts rest in me. And in me alone wilt thou live hereafter. Of this
there is no doubt." "If thou art not able to fix thy mind on me, O Arjuna, then seek to reach me by the practice of concentration. "If thou art not able even to practice concentration of mind, then devote thyself to my service. For even by doing service to me thou cant reach perfection." "If thou art not able even to do this, then give up the fruit of all action, seeking refuge in devotion to me with thy mind subdued." (XII. 8-13). It will be observed that the easiest first step is only the discharging of one's ordinary duties of life in a self less manner, having faith in God. Thus the path of ascent which is given in the Gita is a rather natural slope than a steep and artificial stair-case. And lastly, it may be pointed out that the Bhakti Yoga taught in the Gita has had a marvelous development in this country from the time of Mahabharata to the present day resulting in a vast Bhakti literature consisting of songs, stories, dramas etc. |
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