GITA SHLOKA 3.42 EVEN THOUGH THE SOUL IS THE MASTER OF INTELLIGENCE,MIND, AND SENSES, STILL, UNLESS IT IS STRENGTHENED BY ASSOCIATION WITH KRSNA IN KRSNA CONSCIOUSNESS, THERE IS EVERY CHANCE OF FALLING DOWN DUE TO THE AGITATED MIND. -15TH JULY

GITA SHLOKA 3.42 EVEN THOUGH THE SOUL IS THE MASTER OF INTELLIGENCE,MIND, AND SENSES, STILL, UNLESS IT IS STRENGTHENED BY ASSOCIATION WITH KRSNA IN KRSNA CONSCIOUSNESS, THERE IS EVERY CHANCE OF FALLING DOWN DUE TO THE AGITATED MIND.  

TRANSLATION

THE WORKING SENSES ARE SUPERIOR TO DULL MATTER; MIND IS HIGHER THAN THE SENSES; INTELLIGENCE IS STILL HIGHER THAN THE MIND; AND HE [THE SOUL] IS EVEN HIGHER THAN THE INTELLIGENCE.

PURPORT

The senses are different outlets for the activities of lust.

Lust is reserved within the body, but it is given vent through the senses.

Therefore, the senses are superior to the body as a whole.

These outlets are not in use when there is superior consciousness, or Krsna consciousness.

In Krsna consciousness the soul makes direct connection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead; therefore the bodily functions, as described here, ultimately end in the Supreme Soul.

Bodily action means the functions of the senses, and stopping the senses means stopping all bodily actions.

But since the mind is active, then, even though the body may be silent and at rest, the mind will act—as it does during dreaming.

But, above the mind there is the determination of the intelligence, and above the intelligence is the soul proper.

IF, THEREFORE, THE SOUL IS DIRECTLY ENGAGED WITH THE SUPREME, NATURALLY ALL OTHER SUBORDINATES, NAMELY, THE INTELLIGENCE, MIND AND THE SENSES, WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED.

IN THE KATHA UPANISAD THERE IS A PASSAGE IN WHICH IT IS SAID THAT THE OBJECTS OF SENSE GRATIFICATION ARE SUPERIOR TO THE SENSES, AND MIND IS SUPERIOR TO THE SENSE OBJECTS.

IF, THEREFORE, THE MIND IS DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD CONSTANTLY, THEN THERE IS NO CHANCE OF THE SENSES BECOMING ENGAGED IN OTHER WAYS.

This mental attitude has already been explained.

If the mind is engaged in the transcendental service of the Lord, there is no chance of its being engaged in the lower propensities.

In the Katha Upanisad the soul has been described as mahan, the great.

THEREFORE THE SOUL IS ABOVE ALL—NAMELY, THE SENSE OBJECTS, THE SENSES, THE MIND AND THE INTELLIGENCE.

THEREFORE, DIRECTLY UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL POSITION OF THE SOUL IS THE SOLUTION OF THE WHOLE PROBLEM.

WITH INTELLIGENCE ONE HAS TO SEEK OUT THE CONSTITUTIONAL POSITION OF THE SOUL AND THEN ENGAGE THE MIND ALWAYS IN KRSNA CONSCIOUSNESS.

THAT SOLVES THE WHOLE PROBLEM.

A NEOPHYTE SPIRITUALIST IS GENERALLY ADVISED TO KEEP ALOOF FROM THE OBJECTS OF SENSES.

ONE HAS TO STRENGTHEN THE MIND BY USE OF INTELLIGENCE.

IF BY INTELLIGENCE ONE ENGAGES ONE'S MIND IN KRSNA CONSCIOUSNESS, BY COMPLETE SURRENDER UNTO THE SUPREME PERSONALITY OF GODHEAD, THEN, AUTOMATICALLY, THE MIND BECOMES STRONGER, AND EVEN THOUGH THE SENSES ARE VERY STRONG, LIKE SERPENTS, THEY WILL BE NO MORE EFFECTIVE THAN SERPENTS WITH BROKEN FANGS.

But even though the soul is the master of intelligence and mind, and the senses also, still, unless it is strengthened by association with Krsna in Krsna consciousness, there is every chance of falling down due to the agitated mind.

Bhagvat MONEY SHOULD BE USED TO PUSH FORWARD THE KRSHNA CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT SO THAT ALL OF HUMAN SOCIETY WILL BECOME HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HOPEFUL OF BEING PROMOTED BACK HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD, 14th July

Bhagvat MONEY SHOULD BE USED TO PUSH FORWARD THE KRSHNA CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT SO THAT ALL OF HUMAN SOCIETY WILL BECOME HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HOPEFUL OF BEING PROMOTED BACK HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD.

TRANSLATION

The utterance of the word om signifies separation from one's monetary assets. In other words, by uttering this word one becomes free from attachment to money because his money is taken away from him. To be without money is not very satisfactory, for in that position one cannot fulfill one's desires. In other words, by using the word "om" one becomes poverty-stricken. Especially when one gives charity to a poor man or beggar, one remains unfulfilled in self-realization and in sense gratification.

PURPORT

Maharaja Bali wanted to give everything to Vamanadeva, who had appeared as a beggar, but Shukracarya, being Maharaja Bali's familial spiritual master in the line of seminal succession, could not appreciate Maharaja Bali's promise. Shukracarya gave Vedic evidence that one should not give everything to a poor man. 

Rather, when a poor man comes for charity one should untruthfully say, "Whatever I have I have given you. I have no more." It is not that one should give everything to him. Actually the word om is meant for om tat sat, the Absolute Truth. Omkara is meant for freedom from all attachment to money because money should be spent for the purpose of the Supreme. The tendency of modern civilization is to give money in charity to the poor. 

SUCH CHARITY HAS NO SPIRITUAL VALUE BECAUSE WE ACTUALLY SEE THAT ALTHOUGH THERE ARE SO MANY HOSPITALS AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS FOR THE POOR, ACCORDING TO THE THREE MODES OF MATERIAL NATURE A CLASS OF POOR MEN IS ALWAYS DESTINED TO CONTINUE. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SO MANY CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, POVERTY HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN FROM HUMAN SOCIETY. THEREFORE IT IS RECOMMENDED HERE, BHIKSHAVE SARVAM OM KURVAN NALAM KAMENA CATMANE. ONE SHOULD NOT GIVE EVERYTHING TO THE BEGGARS AMONG THE POOR.

THE BEST SOLUTION IS THAT OF THE KRSHNA CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT IS ALWAYS KIND TO THE POOR, NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT FEEDS THEM BUT ALSO BECAUSE IT GIVES THEM ENLIGHTENMENT BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO BECOME KRSHNA CONSCIOUS. 

WE ARE THEREFORE OPENING HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS OF CENTERS FOR THOSE WHO ARE POOR, BOTH IN MONEY AND IN KNOWLEDGE, TO ENLIGHTEN THEM IN KRSHNA CONSCIOUSNESS AND REFORM THEIR CHARACTER BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO AVOID ILLICIT SEX, INTOXICATION, MEAT-EATING AND GAMBLING, WHICH ARE THE MOST SINFUL ACTIVITIES AND WHICH CAUSE PEOPLE TO SUFFER, LIFE AFTER LIFE. 

The best way to use money is to open such a center, where all may come live and reform their character. They may live very comfortably, without denial of any of the body's necessities, but they live under spiritual control, and thus they live happily and save time for advancement in Krshna consciousness. 

IF ONE HAS MONEY, IT SHOULD NOT BE SQUANDERED AWAY ON NOTHING. IT SHOULD BE USED TO PUSH FORWARD THE KRSHNA CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT SO THAT ALL OF HUMAN SOCIETY WILL BECOME HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HOPEFUL OF BEING PROMOTED BACK HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD.

NOT BY QUITTING THE WORLD, YOU GET DIVINE LOVE, ON THE OTHER HAND IT IS AFTER YOU TASTE GOD’S LOVE, DOES THE WORLD AUTOMATICALLY FEEL TASTELESS #Blog0060

NOT BY QUITTING THE WORLD, YOU GET DIVINE LOVE, ON THE OTHER HAND IT IS AFTER YOU TASTE GOD’S LOVE, DOES THE WORLD AUTOMATICALLY FEEL TASTELESS 

संसार छूटने से रस नहीं मिलता, रस मिलने से संसार छूटता है 

पहले भीतर से उपलब्धि होती है सत्संग की कृपा से गुरुजनों की कृपा से 

और बिना भीतर की उपलब्धि के छोड़ोगे तो गिर पड़ोगे, चोट लगेगी 

एक मस्ती वह होती है जो प्रयास करके पाई जाती है 

जैसे कि शराब पीकर लोग मस्त होते हैं 

उसका परिणाम क्या है दुर्गंध आती है, उन्माद (mania / hysteria) आता है 

और एक मस्ती वो है, जो मीरा जी गाती हैं: 

  

"राणा जी रूठे, हमारो क्या कर लेसी 

मैं तो हरि गुण गासयां री माई 

राजाजी रुठे, हमारो देश रखासी 

हरी रूठया, कठ जासयां री माई" 

Let everyone turn away from me, it does not matter as I'll be happy & content singing my Lord's glories - but if my Lord turns away from me, what will I do & where will I go? 

जैसे एक बंदर चश्मा ले लेता है कब छोड़ता है 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C14EyDGLaMH

जब आप उसे कोई दूसरा फल दो

चश्मा बंदर के काम का नहीं है 

ऐसे ही संसार मन के काम का नहीं है 

पर मन संसार पकड़ लेता है 

और छोड़ता कब है जब कोई अच्छा फल दिया जाए 

ऐसे ही मन को कभी भगवान के नाम का, कभी रूप का, कभी लीला का, कभी धाम का फल दीजिए 

यह फल उसके हाथ में आएगा तब संसार छोड़ देगा मन 

छोड़िए मत -  त्याग करोगे, तो अभिमान की दुर्गंध आएगी कि मैंने छोड़ा है 

छूट जाएगा अपने आप 

"रंग में तेरे, रंग गई गिरिधर, छोड़ दिया जग सारा 

बन गई तेरे प्रेम की जोगन लेकर मन इकतारा 

मेरी बांह पकड़ लो श्याम रे 

बनवारी रे जीने का सहारा तेरा नाम रे 

मुझे दुनिया वालों से क्या काम रे"

Bhagvat :THE BODY FULLY ENGAGED IN KRSHNA'S SERVICE SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTED AS MATERIAL, ACTIVITIES PERFORMED WITH THE HELP OF THE BODY FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH ARE EVERLASTING,13th July

Bhagvat THE BODY FULLY ENGAGED IN KRSHNA'S SERVICE SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTED AS MATERIAL, ACTIVITIES PERFORMED WITH THE HELP OF THE BODY FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH ARE EVERLASTING

TRANSLATION

When a tree is uprooted it immediately falls down and begins to dry up. Similarly, if one doesn't take care of the body, which is supposed to be untruth—in other words, if the untruth is uprooted—the body undoubtedly becomes dry.

PURPORT

In this regard, Shrila Rüpa Gosvami says:

"ONE WHO REJECTS THINGS WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO KRSHNA IS INCOMPLETE IN HIS RENUNCIATION." (BHAKTI-RASAMRTA-SINDHU 1.2.256) WHEN THE BODY IS ENGAGED IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD, ONE SHOULD NOT CONSIDER THE BODY MATERIAL. SOMETIMES THE SPIRITUAL BODY OF THE SPIRITUAL MASTER IS MISUNDERSTOOD. But Shrila Rüpa Gosvami instructs, prapancikataya buddhya hari-sambandhi-vastunam. 

THE BODY FULLY ENGAGED IN KRSHNA'S SERVICE SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTED AS MATERIAL. ONE WHO DOES NEGLECT IT IS FALSE IN HIS RENUNCIATION. IF THE BODY IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, IT FALLS DOWN AND DRIES UP LIKE AN UPROOTED TREE, FROM WHICH FLOWERS AND FRUIT CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED. The Vedas therefore enjoin:

THE PURPORT IS THAT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED WITH THE HELP OF THE BODY FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH (OM TAT SAT) ARE NEVER TEMPORARY, ALTHOUGH PERFORMED BY THE TEMPORARY BODY. INDEED, SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE EVERLASTING. THEREFORE, THE BODY SHOULD BE PROPERLY CARED FOR. BECAUSE THE BODY IS TEMPORARY, NOT PERMANENT, ONE CANNOT EXPOSE THE BODY TO BEING DEVOURED BY A TIGER OR KILLED BY AN ENEMY. ALL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT THE BODY.

GOD's LOVE IS SO DEEP and VAST and EVER NEW THAT ONE CANNOT DESCRIBE IT, YET NONE CAN STAY WITHOUT TELLING ABOUT IT #Blog0059

GOD's LOVE IS SO DEEP & VAST & EVER NEW THAT ONE CANNOT DESCRIBE IT, YET NONE CAN STAY WITHOUT TELLING ABOUT IT

"प्रेम तो काचे पारे सोए है, खाए नहीं पची है" 

"Love is like raw mercury, one cannot digest it"  

यानी प्रेम पचता नहीं है 

प्रेम कैसा है कि कहा भी नहीं जाता, सहा भी नहीं जाता और कहे बिन रहा भी नहीं जाता 

हमारे महाप्रभु जी (Shri Hit Harivansh ji - avtar of Krishna's flute) प्रिया जी (Sri Radhe) के छवि का दर्शन करके कह रहे हैं 

"ब्रज नव तरुणी कदंब मुकुट मणि श्यामा आज बनी" 

ब्रज Vrindavan, नव = Fresh / New,  तरुणी = young lady, कदंब = famous tree under which Krishna & His friends used to play, मुकुट मणि = gem on the crown  

अब इस पंक्ति में डूब जाइए, इस एक पंक्ति में श्री किशोरी जी के रूप रस का समुद्र उच्छलित हो रहा है - this is indicative of pure love for Sri Radhe

गोपी कहती है, मत पूछ श्याम का दीदार किया है 

दूसरी सखी कहती है कि अगर पूछूं नहीं तो बताना क्यों चाहती है 

तो कहती है कि यही विवशता है कि कहा भी नहीं जाता और कहे बिन रहा भी नहीं जाता 

"यद्यपि सब जानत प्रभु प्रभुता तब सोई, तदपी कहे बिन रहा ना कोई" 

यद्यपि प्रभु श्री रामचन्द्रजी की प्रभुता को सब ऐसी (अकथनीय) ही जानते हैं, तथापि कहे बिना कोई नहीं रहा। इसमें वेद ने ऐसा कारण बताया है कि भजन का प्रभाव बहुत तरह से कहा गया है। (अर्थात भगवान की महिमा का पूरा वर्णन तो कोई कर नहीं सकता, परन्तु जिससे जितना बन पड़े उतना भगवान का गुणगान करना चाहिए, क्योंकि भगवान के गुणगान रूपी भजन का प्रभाव बहुत ही अनोखा है, उसका नाना प्रकार से शास्त्रों में वर्णन है। थोड़ा सा भी भगवान का भजन मनुष्य को सहज ही भवसागर से तार देता है)

Though all know the Lord's greatness as such, yet none has refrained from describing it. The Vedas have justified it thus; they have variously sung the glory of remembering the Lord

above from: bit.ly/3PLfDcY

जिस जिस ने अनुभव किया उसने गाया और यह कहते हुए गाया कि प्रेम  कहने योग्य नहीं है - Love cannot be described

“मूकास्वाद वत, गुण रहितम, कामना रहितम, सूक्ष्म तरम, अविछिन्नम, प्रतिक्षण वर्धमानम, अनुभव रूपम

दिने दिने, नवम नवम, नमामि नंद संभवम, प्रतिक्षण वर्धमान" 

Sutra 54 at 

https://unclesuraj.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/narada-bhakti-sutra.pdf

मूकास्वाद वत (like taste done by a dumb, i.e., cannot be described), गुण रहितम (above the three modes of nature)

कामना रहितम (without selfish desire)

सूक्ष्म तरम (subtle-most) 

अविछिन्नम (uninterrupted) 

अनुभव रूपम (subject matter of only experience, not speaking)

दिने दिने, नवम नवम = Fresh & New every day

नमामि  = I bow to Lord (नंद)

संभवम = Who makes possible love - the way it is ! 

प्रतिक्षण वर्धमानम (increasing at every moment)

प्रेम का गुण धर्म है यह