100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 64 of 100

20.06.2022

Section 5/7

Shloka 64/100

5. Handling Temptation

TOTAL MASTERY OVER YOUR MIND

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं
समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् |
तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे
स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी || २ ७० ||
aapuurya-maaNam-achala-prathist-ham
samudra-maapaha pravishanti yadhvat
tadvat-kaamaa yam pravishanti sarve
sa shaanti-maapnoti na kaama kaami (SBG 2:70)
He, who is steady in spite of the never-ending flow of desires just like the ocean is, although so many rivers enter it, can attain peace. But one who is desirous of pleasures cannot achieve peace. (SBG 2:70)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 63 of 100

19.06.2022

Section 5/7

Shloka 63/100

5. Handling Temptation

Being your own Master

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः |
इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता || २ ६८ ||
tasmaad-yasya mahaabaho
nigrhitaani sarvashaha
indriyaNiindriyarthe-bhyas-
tasya pragnyaa prathist-hithaa (SBG 2:68)
Therefore, O mighty-armed one, a person whose senses are bridled before objects of desire, has steady wisdom. (SBG 2:68)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 62 of 100

18.06.2022

Section 5/7

Shloka 62/100

5. Handling Temptation

Winning over Temptation

तानि सर्वाणि संयम्य युक्त आसीत मत्परः |
वशे हि यस्येन्द्रियाणि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता || २ ६१ ||
thaani sarvaaNi samyamya
yukta aasita mat-paraha
vashe hi yas-yendriyaaNi
tasya pragnyaa prathist-hithaa (SBG 2:61)
He who keeps his senses under control and meditates on Me by fully surrendering unto Me has steady intelligence. (SBG 2:61)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 61 of 100

11.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 61/100

4. Fighting laziness

THE GUNA TO BE WARY OF

यदग्रे चानुबन्धे च सुखं मोहनमात्मनः |
निद्रालस्यप्रमादोत्थं तत्तामसमुदाहृतम् || १८ ३९ ||
yadagre chaanu-bandhe cha
sukham mohanam-aatmanaha
nidraa-lasya-pramaadottham
tat-taamasamu-daahritam
(SBG 18:39)
The pleasure, which, right from the beginning until the end, shrouds Self-realisation, and is derived from sleep, indolence and negligence, is said to be Tamasic. (SBG 18:39)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 60 of 100

10.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 60/100

4. Fighting laziness

WHY COMPLICATE LIFE? FOLLOW THIS SHLOKA AND BE HAPPY

मत्कर्मकृन्मत्परमो मद्भक्तः सङ्गवर्जितः |
निर्वैरः सर्वभूतेषु यः स मामेति पाण्डव || ११ ५५ ||
matkarma-krinmat-paramo
madbhaktah sanga-varjitaha
nirvairaha sarva-bhooteshu
yah sa maameti paaNdava (SBG 11:55)
The one who performs all his duties for My sake considering Me as his Supreme Goal, is free from attachments, carries no enmity and is friendly to all creatures, certainly comes to me, O Arjuna. (SBG 11:55)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 59 of 100

09.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 59/100

4. Fighting laziness

HOW TO REMAIN UNAFFECTED BY KARMA? THE LOTUS LEAF ANALOGY

ब्रह्मण्याधाय कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा करोति यः |
लिप्यते न स पापेन पद्मपत्रमिवाम्भसा || ५ १० ||
brahmanyaaidhaaya karmaaNi
sangam tyaktvaa karoti yaha
lipyate na sa paapena
padmapatram-ivaambhasaa (SBG 5:10)
One who dedicates all his actions to the Supreme Bhagavan and gives up all attachment to his works, is untouched by sin, just as a lotus leaf is unaffected by water. (SBG 5:10)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 58 of 100

08.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 58/100

4. Fighting laziness

CARING FOR THE WORLD

सक्ताः कर्मण्यविद्वांसो यथा कुर्वन्ति भारत |
कुर्याद्विद्वांस्तथाऽसक्तश्चिकीर्षुर्लोकसंग्रहम् || ३ २५ ||
saktaaha karmaNya-vidhvaamso
yathaa kurvanti bhaaratha
kuryaad-vidvaams-tathaa ‘sakthash-
chikiirshur-loka-sangraham (SBG 3:25)
Just as ignorant people perform actions with attachment to the results, learned people should perform work unattached and with the intention of the welfare of the world. (SBG 3:25)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 57 of 100

07.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 57/100

4. Fighting laziness

KARMA YOGA & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादयः |
लोकसंग्रहमेवापि संपश्यन्कर्तुमर्हसि || ३ २० ||
karmaNaiva hi samsiddhim–
aasthithaa janakaa-dayaha
loka-sangraha-mevaapi
sampashyan-kartu-marhasi (SBG 3:20)
Even Janaka and other kings attained perfection by performing Karma unattached to its results. You should perform your Karma considering the welfare of the world. (SBG 3:20)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 56 of 100

06.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 56/100

4. Fighting laziness

BEING FREE FROM KARMA

यज्ञार्थात्कर्मणोऽन्यत्र लोकोऽयं कर्मबन्धनः |
तदर्थं कर्म कौन्तेय मुक्तसङ्गः समाचर || ३ ९ ||
yagnyaarthaat karmaNo ‘nyatra
loko ‘yam karma bandhanaha
tadartham karma kauntheya
mukta sangaha samaachara (SBG 3:09)
Man is bound by Karma in the material world because he engages in activities which are not done as a Yajna or sacrifice. Hence O son of Kunti, be free from all bondage and attachment and do your work perfectly well as a Yajnya or sacrifice. (SBG 3:09)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 55 of 100

05.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 55/100

4. Fighting laziness

Action is better than Inaction

नियतं कुरु कर्म त्वं कर्म ज्यायो ह्यकर्मणः |
शरीरयात्रापि च ते न प्रसिद्ध्येदकर्मणः || ३ ८ ||
niyatham kuru karma thvam
karma jyaayo hya karmaNaha
shariira yaathraapi cha the
na prasiddhye dakarmaNaha (SBG 3:08)

Do the duties prescribed for you because action is better than inaction. Even the maintenance of the body cannot be done without doing work. (SBG 3:08)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 54 of 100

04.06.2022

Section 4/7

Shloka 54/100

4. Fighting laziness

Mental Equipoise and Equanimity

सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ |
ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि || २ ३८ ||
sukhaduh-khe same krtvaa
laabhaa-laabhau jayaa-jayau
thatho yuddhaaya yujyasva
naivam paapam-avaapsyasi (SBG 2:38)
Fight the battle, treating alike pleasure and pain, gain and loss, as well as victory and defeat. By doing so, you will not sin. (SBG 2.38)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 53 of 100

03.06.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 53/100

3. Fighting demotivation

Sharanagati – Complete Surrender to Krishna

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज |
अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः || १८ ६६ ||
sarva-dharmaan-parityajya
maamekam sharaNam vraja
aham tvaam sarvapaapebhyo
moksha-yishyaami maa shuchaha
(SBG 18:66)
Giving up all your ideas of righteousness or religion, take complete refuge in Me. I will liberate you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear. (SBG 18:66)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 52 of 100

02.06.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 52/100

3. Fighting demotivation

What is True Pleasure?

यत्तदग्रे विषमिव परिणामेऽमृतोपमम् |
तत्सुखं सात्त्विकं प्रोक्तमात्मबुद्धिप्रसादजम् || १८ ३७ |
yatta-dagre visham-iva
pariNaame-’mruto-pamam
tat-sukham saattvikam proktam-
aatma-buddhi-prasaadajam
(SBG 18:37)
The pleasure that first seems like poison but, in the end, is like nectar, is said to be Sattvic. It is born of one’s intellect, which is situated in Self-realisation. (SBG 18:37)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 51 of 100

01.06.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 51/100

3. Fighting demotivation

Perfect Mind Control

धृत्या यया धारयते मनःप्राणेन्द्रियक्रियाः |
योगेनाव्यभिचारिण्या धृतिः सा पार्थ सात्त्विकी || १८ ३३ ||
dhrityaa yayaa dhaarayate
manah-praaNendriya-kriyaaha
yogen-aavyabhi-chaariN-yaa
dhrutih saa paartha saattvikee
(SBG 18:33)
The steadfast determination, which is achieved through Yoga to keep the mind, its activities, the life force, and the senses under control, is pure and Sattvic. (SBG 18:33)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 50 of 100

25.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 50/100

3. Fighting demotivation

WORK IS WORSHIP

सहजं कर्म कौन्तेय सदोषमपि न त्यजेत् |
सर्वारम्भा हि दोषेण धूमेनाग्निरिवावृताः || १८ ४८ ||
sahajam karma kaunteya
sadosham-api na tyajet
sarvaarambhaa hi dosheNa
dhoomen-aagniri-vaa-vrtaaha
(SBG 18:48)
O Arjuna, every undertaking is veiled by faults, just as fire is by smoke. Therefore, a person should not abandon duties born of their nature, even if they perceived flaws in them. (SBG 18:48)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 49 of 100

24.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 49/100

3. Fighting demotivation

COME WHAT MAY – ALWAYS STAY CALM

तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व
जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम् |
मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव
निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् || ११ ३३ ||
tasmaat-tvam-uttisht-ha yasho labhasva
jitvaa shatroon bhungkshva raajyam samruddham
mayai-vaite nihataaha poorvam-eva
nimitta-maatram bhava savya-saachin (SBG 11:33)
Therefore, get up and attain glory. Conquer your enemies and enjoy a prosperous kingdom. All these warriors have already been destroyed by Me. You are merely an instrument, O Arjuna the ambidextrous one.

अतः उठो और यश प्राप्त करो। अपने शत्रुओं पर विजय प्राप्त करो और एक समृद्ध राज्य का भोग करो । इन सभी योद्धा मेरे द्वारा पहले ही मारे जा चुके हैं, हे सव्यसाची (उभयहस्त) ! तुम इस युद्ध में केवल एक निमित्तमात्र हो। (SBG 12:15

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 48 of 100

23.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 48/100

3. Fighting demotivation

You are merely an instrument

तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व
जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम् |
मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव
निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् || ११ ३३ ||
tasmaat-tvam-uttisht-ha yasho labhasva
jitvaa shatroon bhungkshva raajyam samruddham
mayai-vaite nihataaha poorvam-eva
nimitta-maatram bhava savya-saachin (SBG 11:33)
Therefore, get up and attain glory. Conquer your enemies and enjoy a prosperous kingdom. All these warriors have already been destroyed by Me. You are merely an instrument, O Arjuna the ambidextrous one. (SBG 11:33)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 47 of 100

22.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 47/100

3. Fighting demotivation

PAST NEGATIVE KARMA – ‘CTRL + ALT + DEL’

अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् |
साधुरेव स मन्तव्यः सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि सः || ९ ३० ||
api chet-suduraa-chaaro
bhajate maama-nanyabhaak
saadhureva sa mantavyah
samyag-vyavasito hi saha (SBG 9:30)
Even the worst sinner who has unrelenting devotion to Me should be regarded as a truly righteous person because he has taken the right resolution. (SBG 9:30)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 46 of 100

21.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 46/100

3. Fighting demotivation

Immunity from Karma?

शुभाशुभफलैरेवं मोक्ष्यसे कर्मबन्धनैः |
संन्यासयोगयुक्तात्मा विमुक्तो मामुपैष्यसि || ९ २८ ||
shubhaa-shubha-phalair-evam
mokshyase karma-bandhanaihi
sannyaasa-yoga-yuktaat-maa
vimukto maam-upaishyasi (SBG 9:28)
By doing so, you will be freed from the bonds of action that result in good and in bad. By being free and with your mind guided by the principle of the Yoga of renunciation, you will attain Me. (SBG 9:28)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 45 of 100

20.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 45/100

3. Fighting demotivation

One’s greatest conquest is that over one’s own MIND.

यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत् |
यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम् || ९ २७ ||
yat-karoshi yadash-naasi
yajju-hoshi dadaasi yat
yatta-pasyasi kaunteya
tat-kurushva madar-paNam (SBG 9:27)
Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer in sacrifice, whatever you give, whatever you practise as austerity, O Arjuna, do it for Me and as an offering unto Me. (SBG 9:27)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 44 of 100

19.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 44/100

3. Fighting demotivation

One’s greatest conquest is that over one’s own MIND.

जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः |
शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः || ६ ७ ||
jitaat-manah prashaan-tasya
paramaatmaa samaahitaha
sheetoshNa-sukha-duhkheshu
tathaa maanaa-pamaana-yoho (SBG 6:07)
The one who has conquered the mind has already reached Superconsciousness. Such a person has crossed all dualities such as cold and heat; pleasure and pain; honour and dishonour; and is always balanced, peaceful and steadfast in devotion. (SBG 6:07)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 43 of 100

18.05.2022

Section 3/7

Shloka 43/100

3. Fighting demotivation

Destroy fear by hoping for the best and yet being prepared for anything.

अथ चेत्त्वमिमं धर्म्यं संग्रामं न करिष्यसि |
ततः स्वधर्मं कीर्तिं च हित्वा पापमवाप्स्यसि || २ ३३ ||
atha chettva-mimam dharmyam
sangraamam na karishyasi
tatah svadharmam kiirtim cha
hitvaa paapa-mavaapsyasi (SBG 2:33)
But if you do not fight this battle of Dharma (righteousness), you will be a sinner for abandoning your duty, and this will ruin your reputation as a warrior. (SBG 2:33)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 42 of 100

17.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 42/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Destroy fear by hoping for the best and yet being prepared for anything.

हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा भोक्ष्यसे महीम् |
तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः || २ ३७ ||
hatho va praapsyasi svargam
jitvaa vaa bhokshyase mahiim
tasmaa-duttist-ha kaunteya
yuddhaaya krta nish-chayaha (SBG 2:37)
Either you will be killed in the battle and you will attain celestial abodes or, you will win this battle and enjoy the kingdom on earth. Therefore arise and fight with determination. (SBG 4:37)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 41 of 100

16.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 41/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Attaining the Divine Nature of Krishna

वीतरागभयक्रोधा मन्मया मामुपाश्रिताः |
बहवो ज्ञानतपसा पूता मद्भावमागताः || ४ १० ||
viitha-raaga-bhaya-krodhaa
man-mayaa maam-upaashritaaha
bahavo gnyaana-thapasaa
puutha madh-bhaava-maaga-thaaha (SBG 4:10)
Freed from attachment, fear and anger, being absorbed in Me, taking refuge in Me, purified by the fire of knowledge, many have thus attained My Divine nature. (SBG 4:10)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 40 of 100

15.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 40/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Avoid those three gates of ‘hell’ and have a great life ahead.

एतैर्विमुक्तः कौन्तेय तमोद्वारैस्त्रिभिर्नरः |
आचरत्यात्मनः श्रेयस्ततो याति परां गतिम् || १६ २२ ||
etair-vimuktah kaunteya
tamo-dvaarai-stribhir-naraha
aachara-tyaat-manah shreyas-
tato yaati paraam gatim
(SBG 16:22)
When liberated from the three gates of hell, one strives for Self-realisation and thus attains the Supreme goal. (SBG 16:22)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 39 of 100

14.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 39/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

The Three gates of ‘Hell’

त्रिविधं नरकस्येदं द्वारं नाशनमात्मनः |
कामः क्रोधस्तथा लोभस्तस्मादेतत्त्रयं त्यजेत् || १६ २१ ||
trividham narakasyedam
dvaaram naashana-maat-manaha
kaamah krodhas-tathaa lobhas-
tasmaad-etat-trayam tyajet
(SBG 16:21)
There are three gates to the hell of destroying oneself – they are lust, anger, and greed. These three should therefore be given up. (SBG 16:21)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 38 of 100

13.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 38/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

The choice between carrying good thoughts and bad ones rests with each individual.

दैवी संपद्विमोक्षाय निबन्धायासुरी मता |
मा शुचः संपदं दैवीमभिजातोऽसि पाण्डव || १६ ५ ||
daivee sampad-vimokshaaya
nibandhaa-yaasuree mataa
maa shuchah sampadam daiveem-
abhijaato’si paandava
(SBG 16:05)
Divine qualities lead a person towards liberation, while demoniacal qualities cause bondage. Do not worry, O Arjuna, because you were born with divine qualities! (SBG 16:05)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 37 of 100

12.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 37/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Having an uncontrolled mind is like riding an unbridled, powerful horse that destroys all it comes across.

असंयतात्मना योगो दुष्प्राप इति मे मतिः |
वश्यात्मना तु यतता शक्योऽवाप्तुमुपायतः || ६ ३६ ||
asamya-taatmanaa yogo
dush-praapa iti me matihi
vash-yaatmanaa tu yatataa
shakyo’vaaptum-upaa-yataha (SBG 6:36)
Yoga is difficult to attain for a person whose mind is not controlled. But it is possible for one who has his mind under control and works through prescribed means.

In My opinion, attaining Yoga by a person whose mind is not bridled is difficult. However, people who have learned to control their minds, and who strive sincerely through righteous means, can reach perfection in Yoga. (SBG 6:36)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 36 of 100

11.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 36/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Dedication and practice can help a person achieve even the toughest of goals – such as that of controlling their own mind.

श्रीभगवानुवाच |
असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम् |
अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते || ६ ३५ ||
Sri Bhagavaan uvaacha:
asamshayam mahaabaaho
mano durnigraham chalam
abhyaasena tu kaunteya
vairaagyeNa cha gruhyate (SBG 6:35)
Sri Bhagavan Krishna said:
Undoubtedly, O Arjuna, the mind is restless and difficult to control, but it can be restrained through practice and dispassion. (6:35)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 35 of 100

10.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 35/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Can you control the wind?

चंचलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद् दृढम् |
तस्याहं निग्रहं मन्ये वायोरिव सुदुष्करम् || ६ ३४ ||
chanchalam hi manah krushNa
pramaathi balavad drud-ham
tasyaa-ham nigra-ham manye
vaayoriva sudush-karam (SBG 6:34)

(Arjuna said) The mind is certainly restless, turbulent, strong and unyielding, O Krishna! I think it is extremely difficult to control it, just as the wind is. (SBG 6:34)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 34 of 100

09.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 34/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Mind Management needs to be anybody’s Priority No. 1

अर्जुन उवाच |
योऽयं योगस्त्वया प्रोक्तः साम्येन मधुसूदन |
एतस्याहं न पश्यामि चंचलत्वात्स्थितिं स्थिराम् || ६ ३३ ||
Arjuna Uvaacha :
yo’yam yogastvayaa proktah
saamyena madhu soodana
etasyaaham na pashyaami
chanchalat-vaat-sthitim sthiraam (SBG6:33)
Arjuna said, “This Yoga of equanimity that you have described, O Madhusudana, seems impractical and not attainable because of restlessness of the mind. (SBG 6:33)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 33 of 100

08.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 33/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Master your own mind and live a healthy, happy, peaceful, useful and fulfilling life.

कामक्रोधवियुक्तानां यतीनां यतचेतसाम् |
अभितो ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं वर्तते विदितात्मनाम् || ५ २६ ||
kaama-krodha-viyuktaanaam
yateenaam yata-chetasaam
abhito brahma-nirvaaNam
vartate viditaat-manaam (SBG 5:26)

Those who are free from passion and anger, who have their minds under control, who have realised the Self and are constantly aiming for perfection, are sages who are assured of liberation in the Supreme Brahman. (SBG 5:26)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 32 of 100

07.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 32/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

Social Responsibility and Care for Nature.

Teaching or practising duality in spirituality amounts to belittling and disrespecting the All-Pervading Divine Principle known as Paramartha Tattva.

लभन्ते ब्रह्मनिर्वाणमृषयः क्षीणकल्मषाः |
छिन्नद्वैधा यतात्मानः सर्वभूतहिते रताः || ५ २५ ||
labhante brahma-nirvaaNam-
rushayaha ksheeNa-kalma-shaaha
cchinnad-dvaidhaa yataat-maanaha
sarva-bhoota-hite rataaha (SBG 5:25)

Those who are free from all sins, whose minds are disciplined and are beyond dualities arising out of doubts, and who are always engaged in the welfare of all living beings, are Rishis (holy people) who attain Brahmanirvana (liberation). (SBG 5:25)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT

100 SBG Shlokas – One a day – 31 of 100

06.05.2022

Section 2/7

Shloka 31/100

2. Kill Fear and Anger

The SELF in you is Brahman.

योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः |
स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति || ५ २४ ||
yo’ntaha sukho’ntaraa raamas-
ta thaantar jyotir eva yaha
sa yogee brahma nirvaaNam
brahma bhooto’dhigacchati (SBG 5:24)

One who is happy from within, rejoices within, and is illumined within, is a yogi. Such a yogi attains self-realisation, complete freedom, and becoming Brahman, he attains Brahma nirvana or salvation. (SBG 5:24)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS SITE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL

THE FOLLOW BUTTON IS ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEBAR ON THE RIGHT