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Day 02 of a series of 4 lectures given my Ma during Bhagavad Gita Retreat in USA Jnana Yajna 2025.

Date: 13 June 2025
Venue: Fairfield Inn 15011, Newport Ave, Tustin CA 92780

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In this Satsang, Ma emphasizes that a true seeker must constantly apply spiritual knowledge so that the connection with the indwelling Self is never lost. Like Arjuna on the battlefield, every person faces an inner struggle with the restless mind filled with desires, attachments, and aversions (rāga–dveṣa). These emotions cause agitation, joy in success, and sorrow in failure. Krishna explains that real peace arises when one remains even-minded amidst all opposites, going beyond likes and dislikes.

When the mind and senses are restrained and freed from rāga–dveṣa, placidity (prasāda) naturally develops. This tranquility dissolves all sorrow and steadies the intellect. A seeker must regularly introspect to identify where the mind loses peace due to desire or attachment.

A seeker should give importance to the Sadhana of contemplation and self-reflection, cultivating sāttvika qualities that purify the mind and clarify intelligence. Keeping a spiritual diary helps one observe thoughts and progress, bringing clarity. Through regular practice, mind-control becomes effortless and natural.

Krishna assures that when one learns to rejoice within and rest in the Self, external circumstances no longer disturb them. Such a person attains the highest peace—Brahma-nirvāṇa—abiding in inner bliss that is independent of all outer conditions.

Shlokas chanted in the Satsang:
9:35 - रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन् ...Bhagavad Gita 2.64
20:53 - वदन्ति तत्तत्त्वविदस्तत्त्वं यज्ज्ञानमद्वयम्...Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.11
29:32 - प्रसादे सर्वदु:खानां हानिरस्योपजायते.. Bhagavad Gita 2.65
41:43 - अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम् ...Bhagavad Gita 13.8
50:30 - युञ्जन्नेवं सदात्मानं योगी नियतमानस:...Bhagavad Gita 6.15
1:06:57 - योऽन्त:सुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तज्र्योतिरेव य:...Bhagavad Gita 5.24

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