Chapter 5 Lesson 2


My note:

Why does Krishna say that the Yoga of Action is superior to that of Renunciation (Though both roads lead to ‘Highest Bliss?)

To my mind, Renouncing, in the true sense of the word is indeed difficult. If one has a ‘troubled mind’ that mind will pursue one wherever one may be.

Also one cannot really ‘be without action’ and possessions.

Even a renunciate has to act in the form of begging for alms or cooking to eat and sustain himself.

One may argue that those actions do not accrue karmas and one is probably right. But what does one do with a troubled mind that finds myriads of ways to react?

Just for interest sake. I have heard that sanyasins can get attached to the 2nd set of clothes (worrying that they may be stolen) and hence own only one pair, which is washed simultaneously as one bathes.

Out of the millions who took to the woods to search for ultimate union with the Lord, a handful made it. But then so many who stayed in the ‘market place’ also did!

Sincerity is the key.

Meera says: Bhav saagar sab sookh gayo hai, fikr naheen mohe tarnan ki…

Which means, the Ocean (world) has dried up for me, I am not worried about remaining afloat…But then why did Meera leave home? Because for her, the palace held no allure and she wanted to be left in peace to sing to and for her Lord!


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