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Chapert 1:36,37

1:36nihhatya dhārtarāṣṭrān naḥ kā prītiḥ syāj janārdanapāpam evāśrayed asmān hatvaitān ātatāyinaḥ1:37tasmān nārhā vayaṁ hantuṁ dhārtarāṣṭrān svabāndhavānsvajanaṁ hi kathaṁ hatvā sukhinaḥ syāma mādhava In Śloka 36 and 37, Arjuna
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sthoolam= visible but perishable sookshmam= minute which cannot be destroyed please explain the meaning of kaaranam with example

Posted by Remani on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Remaniji, The culture and character which every one has, is called causal body or Karana Shareeram which is responsible for our qualities of life. Hariom!

Dear Swamiji, It was a blessed occassion as my son had done his vidyarambham at your guidance at crystal music institute. Thankyou. raji

Posted by Raji on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Raji, Thank you! My Blessings and Prayers are with your son, Hariom!

Dear Swamiji Hari Om!! We say ‘Atma’ is pure consciousness without any form. At the same time it is told that the ‘departed soul’ cannot attain ‘Moksha’ or ‘Supreme Bliss’ unless last rites are performed by the son. I see certain contradictions as listed below. 1. Whose son are we referring to here when ‘Atma’ is supposed to have no relationship? Is not ‘son’ or ‘any relationship’ with reference to the ‘body made up of cosmic energy’? How can last rites performed by a relative to such a body made up of cosmic energy, grant salvation to a ‘soul made up of conscious energy’? 2. What about individuals who do not have a male child? Will such individuals (Atma?) never attain Moksha since no son is available to do last rites? Whose last rites are acceptable in our Shastras in such situations? 3. It is also told that the ‘Atma’ finds other body/bodies to discharge the outstanding ‘vasanaas’ and gain the ‘Karma Phala’ for previous Karmas. Will performing last rites by a son, overrule such a theory making ‘Atma’ attain the supreme bliss without taking rebirth? I would be grateful to you to be removed out of my ignorance. With Pranaams S. Venkateswaran Block 12, Plot 207, Bhaveshver Sadan, Sion East, Mumbai 400 022 Mob: +91 9820602244 Hari Om!!

Posted by S.Venkateswaran on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Venkateswaranji, It is an absolutely wrong understanding and interpretation of the the Pundits that Sradham is a must. Actually our Upanishads, Gita and Bhagavatham never propagated the ritual called Shradham. But one can attain Nirvana if his or her mind sincerely surrenders to the Supreme. Read Gita, 8th chapter
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In one of your answers you have stated as: ‘God is not a creator according to Hinduism, but the Self (param athma) in every one.’ My question is what is the difference between ‘GOD’ and ‘Param Atma”. Guruji, Kindly distinguish both and give clarity in both words to ignorants like me… While on lecture on Astavakra Geetha ,Ch.1, Swami Mitranandaji also stated that Param Brahman is superior to Eswara.(you can please Eswara but not Parma Brahman who is mere witness), adding to my confusion. Param Atma. Brahman, Eswara, God etc . Please explain lucidly all these terms and their functions..

Posted by Narayan on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Narayanji, According to Gita and other Vedic texts, God is described as pure conscious energy, that is also called Paramathma and Brahmam, and the mind or ego is called Jivathma. So instead of understanding these words objectively try to discover the meaning subjectively . HariOm!

Pranaams to Swamiji Swami, in which chap.in bhagavatham the following sloka appears Nithyannadaatha, Tharunaagnihothro, Maasopavaasee cha Pathivrathaa cha || Vedanthavith ChandraSahasra Darshi Shatjeevalokae Mama Vandanoyaah: ||

Posted by D.suryanarayanan on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

HariOm, I am so sorry, I have never come across such a sloka in Bhagavatham. Please send me the context and the related incident so that I can help you to discover it.

swamiji pls explain the meanings of Bhagavatham,Gopaala,radha,Murali,KleenKrishna,Govindaaya,Gopijanavallabhaaya-svaha.

Posted by Sarala on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Saralaji, When you study Bhagavatham, Gita etc. you can understand the name “Krishna” is your conscious energy and “Radha” represents your mind. Similarly the names Siva – Parvathy and Rama – Sita. This wisdom helps one to realize that the mind is never alone, it is always accompanied by
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Pranaams Swamiji, My husband is young and very highly qualified. But he has lost interest in working since the last several years. He is not concerned about saving for the children’s future. He is not at all spiritual and has no vices. What should I do Swamiji to make him realize his responsibilities and remove his laziness?

Posted by Chitra on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Chitraji, Once he values your strong mind and spiritual strength, he will change. Create such a situation, where people are expecting your presence and words. When he realizes that people around him are avoiding him, he will surely change. Whenever you get a opportunity, put CDs of spiritual talks
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How does one develop detachment without jeopardising work and personal relationships. I find it easier to read about it in Gita but difficult to practise. What is the meaning of “shraddha Kalam”? Most parayana slokas have this as a rider but what is the appropriate “shraddha Kal”.

Posted by Sita Krishnamurthy on October 7, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Sitaji, Once you are ready to observe yourself and nature, and use your intelligence, you can detach yourself from external objects. Otherwise, practise meditation; there visualize a form of any deity, concentrate and involve deeply and surrender your self at the Lotus Feet. Say, you are a Dasa of
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Swamiji, what does it represents in saraswathi:lotous,peacock,swan,conch etc.iam from trivandrum.glad to know your visit here.looking forward to seeing you. Regards sanal

Posted by Sanal on October 6, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Sanalji, Hariom, welcome to my Trivandrum Sapthaham. Every symbol in our mythology is related to our mind and intellect. Please listen to my lectures, especially in Surya TV Saturday program. HariOm!

Swamiji, I had a question. After hearing your religious videos on the computer, I think of god all the time. Now my question is, what is the importance of celebrating navarathri or srirama navami or any other festivals, when I think of god all the time, I feel what is the point of thinking of god only on those days. waiting patiently for your answer.

Posted by Geetha Menon on October 6, 2011

Swamiji:

Dear Geethaji, Our great Masters had the good intention that we should be able to divert our attention towards the Higher Spiritual Truth at least on some specific day or celebration. Understand, actually these are for beginners, not people like you who could understand the Truth more subtly. HariOm!

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