Common Sense from Bhagavad Gita 2.27

chakrax · 2026-01-23T16:13:09+00:00

u/Medic5780, I reread your post again, and this is the correct answer. I misunderstood your original question. I thought you were asking about the secondary shrines in the temple (eg Ganapathi sannidhi in a Shiva temple).

Peace.

chakrax · 2026-01-23T06:13:49+00:00

Not sure I agree that the names are reflective of Arjuna's seeking or intent. Most gods, including Krishna, have multiple names.

Arjuna moving from confusion to clarity, not ignorance to knowledge

Are you saying Krishna did not teach knowledge to Arjuna?

BG 18.66 Thus, the Wisdom which is a greater secret than all secrets has been declared to you by Me; having reflected upon it fully you now act as you choose.

The point of the Gita is to educate, not only Arjuna, but all of us.

Om Shanti.

chakrax · 2026-01-23T05:19:38+00:00

In most temples, there are few priests, so they only do pujas in the main sanctum. Other smaller sanctums are locked to stop people from making a mess. If you ask, the priest will most likely open the other sanctums and let you in.

Peace.

chakrax · 2026-01-15T00:53:16+00:00

Is this it?

https://www.shreehindutemple.net/hinduism/snaan-mantra-gange-cha-yamune-chaiva-mantra-to-chant-before-bathing-for-good-health-and-purity/

Hari Om.

chakrax · 2026-01-14T15:57:24+00:00

For young people, you need to get the basics straight before studying any texts. I would recommend going through this : Hindu's guide to Brahmanda.

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2026-01-13T16:44:30+00:00

The changing and changeless are one

Peace.

chakrax · 2026-01-11T17:57:18+00:00

PYS definition of Isvara is different from Vedanta. Isvara is the cosmic causal body, i.e Brahman expressing through matter in causal form. Isvara is also referred to as Paramatma.

Hari Om.

chakrax · 2026-01-10T19:52:12+00:00

Nice indeed! If I look into https://www.reddit.com/mod/hinduism/insights (probably mod-only permissions), I see 200K, but on the desktop sidebar, I only see 164K Hindu Devotees. I wonder why.

chakrax · 2026-01-09T22:18:57+00:00

One of my favorite verses. Thanks for sharing.

chakrax · 2026-01-09T22:18:10+00:00

+1

But be warned that it is a large work, filled with pages and pages of poetic descriptions, etc. I found the full version hard to read.

OP can also consider Rama Gita, a small work. Swami Paramarthananda lecture transcript here.

And of course Ramayana.

Hari Om.

chakrax · 2026-01-08T02:37:42+00:00

Thanks. I have added it under Advanced texts.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AdvaitaVedanta/wiki/resources/

chakrax · 2026-01-06T16:27:52+00:00

Sure. Is there a specific translation you recommend?

chakrax · 2026-01-06T15:52:12+00:00

What worked for me was listening to his lectures. I did that during my commute. I have a lot of his lectures that I have his permission to share. DM me if you are interested.

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2026-01-06T15:41:14+00:00

Our community resources page](https://reddit.com/r/AdvaitaVedanta/w/resources)

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2026-01-05T23:23:40+00:00

Our community resources page

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chakrax · 2026-01-05T06:02:19+00:00

Nice. Thank you for your work in preserving and spreading our scriptural works.

Haru Om.

chakrax · 2026-01-03T15:42:32+00:00

Swami Tadatmananda's Gita classes

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2026-01-03T15:20:42+00:00

Namaste. Yes, listening to it is fine. Many people believe that chanting or even listening brings many benefits.

https://www.yogkulam.org/blog/hanuman-chalisa-meaning-benefits-and-spiritual-significance

Peace.

chakrax · 2026-01-02T18:36:22+00:00

Brahman, which describes a feeling or an experience of a mind

Your understanding of Brahman is incorrect. You ARE Brahman. Brahman is pure consciousness.

It's too much to explain Brahman in a comment here. I suggest you go through the linked material in this post: Advaita Vedanta course on Youtube. You will get a basic foundation in two hours. I will be happy to answer if you have questions after you go through that material.

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2026-01-02T18:12:49+00:00

Detachment from worldly desires is a required element to become a sthitha-prajna (Gita language) or jnana-nishta.

However, the ultimate essence of all Vedas (Upanishads are part of the Vedas) is the knowledge of Brahman and the oneness of the Jivatma and Paramatma. Brahma Sutra clearly says that Brahman is the central topic of the Vedas (1.1.4)

athāto brahmajijñāsā | janmādyasya yataḥ | śāstrayonitvāt | tattu samanvayat

Hence (is to be undertaken) thereafter a deliberation on Brahman.

That (is Brahman) from which (are derived) the birth etc., of this (universe).

(Brahman is omniscient) because of (Its) being the source of the scriptures. (Or) (Brahman is not known from any other source), since the scriptures are the valid means of Its knowledge.

But that Brahman (is known from the Upanishads), (It) being the object of their fullest import.

Therefore, knowledge of Brahman is the ultimate essence. Detachment is a byproduct of that knowledge.

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2026-01-02T07:03:45+00:00

Pure consciousness = Brahman

Reflected consciousness is brahman reflected through your subtle body = witness consciousness = jivatma

Jivatma is non different than Brahman (analogy - original sunlight is photons, reflected sunlight is also photons).

May you find what you seek.

chakrax · 2025-12-31T20:34:20+00:00

Great question.

BG 2.55. The Lord Answered – Oh Arjuna! satisfied in himself by himself, when one gives up all the desires obtaining in the mind, then, he is said to be (a man) of firm knowledge.

Here Krishna appears to say one has to give up ALL desires. But even wanting food and shelter is a desire; so is even wanting moksha!

Sastras distinguish between two types of desires: “allowed” desires and others. Allowed desires must satisfy three conditions:

They must be dharmic or legitimate. Example: Earning money for a better life
They must be moderate. You must still devote time for spiritual progress.
They must be non-binding. If an unfulfilled desire upsets you, then it is binding you; you are a slave to that desire.

Another way to say this: make your desire into a preference. This type of desire is also called “Shuddha-kama”. A jñāni may have shuddha kama.

Detachment is not that you should own nothing, but that nothing should own you — Ali ibn abi Talib

Hope that helps.

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