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Bhagavad Gita:
Inspiration comes from within
The philosophy of Bhagavad Gita holds a tremendous potential for
self-motivation. Especially the youth must recognise and utilise this to
overcome challenges such as peer pressure and to actualise their
cherished goals and ideals. It is not a post retirement pastime as it is
generally misunderstood. It educates mankind the technique of dynamic
action without losing their cheer and vigour. First of all, it is given
in a battlefield it only means in the thick of life. Battle here
symbolises the highest challenge and most strenuous action where one
need to risk one's life. Even such an action can be carried out without
stress and strain if one is inspired.
There is no point in looking for inspiration outwardly. It must be
drawn from within. Distinct from other creatures, the humans have the
freedom to choose their action. To carry out this they are blessed with
a discerning intellect beyond the mind which is the realm of emotions.
The emotions when unguided create confusion. In this confusion each one
tries to follow others blindly without understanding their own inner
nature. This is the cause of much confusion and depression among youth.
They try to compare themselves with others and get into either
superiority or inferiority complex. Each human is unique and must follow
one's own inherent talent if one wants to achieve success and peace. The
GITA highlights the importance of choosing one's field of activity in
line with their own inner nature.
Even after pursuing one's own talent one may become sick and tired of
work or study if one does not follow the right attitude in life. People
the world over work with a limited selfish interest hence they do not
enjoy their work. Hence, they look forward to weekends and vacations.
Inspiration comes out from within when one works for a higher ideal
beyond one's self-centred interest. Only a human has this capacity to
conceive a higher purpose above their immediate survival.
Dedicating their own talent for the welfare of the community or
country or service of humanity makes all the difference. Higher the
vision greater the energy generated for work. The mind when inspired by
the higher ideal conceived by one's own intellect, gains concentration
and consistency. Action becomes productive. This brings prosperity as
well. Swamy Parthasarathy a pre-eminent philosopher and world renowned
management Guru has commended the Gita in contemporary thought and
language for the present generation's practical application. He has
developed a systematic course of study which helps one to imbibe the
higher values of life.
Sunandaji, the daughter disciple of Swami Parthasarathy has been
studying and researching Vedanta for over three decades. Her clear and
powerful presentations on Bhagavad Gita in contemporary thought has been
acclaimed in India and abroad.
Sunandaji will be conducting discourses on the 13th chapter of
Bhagavad Gita enunciating the '20 Great Human Values' from February 13
to 17 from 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at New Kathiresan Hall, Bambalapitiya.
The Vedanta World Colombo coordinates the lectures and conducts study
classes on Bhagavad Gita, Umayalji, Senior disciple of Swami
Parthasarathy conducts weekly Bhagavad Gita classes and interactive
discussions on Vedanta philosophy. She also conducts self-management
sessions and workshops for youth.
The discourses and classes are open to the public.
- C. Venugopal Vedanta Academy, India |
