Lecture series given by Nutan Swamiji, in Malaysia, during Malaysia Sadhana Shibiram 2024, on Bhakti Yoga , Chapter 12 of Bhagavad Gita.
Date: 28 January 2024
Venue: SIRD Malaysia

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In this Satsang, Swamiji discusses the qualities of a true devotee. When one becomes one with the universal Lord, all desires, likes and dislikes are dissolved and the personality becomes adorned with many virtues. For a seeker who has not attained this state, the Sadhana consists in cultivating these virtues, which help one reach the same goal.

In the twelfth chapter, Sri Krishna enumerates the characteristics of a devotee. The true devotee harbors no inimical or hateful attitude towards other beings. He rejoices in the happiness of others and is compassionate towards those who suffer, and is forgiving and ever-content.

He is free of possessiveness and egotism and has an even attitude towards happiness and misery. He always remains connected to the Lord, leads a disciplined life, and remains firm and resolved in his decisions, for all his actions are selfless. Such a devotee, who has completely offered his mind and intelligence to the Supreme, is most dear to the Lord.
Swamiji emphasizes that a seeker must cultivate these virtues with shraddha and frequently assess whether these qualities are present in his personality.

Shlokas chanted in the Satsang:
0:00 - Introduction
18:47 - अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्र: करुण एव च ...Bhagavad Gita 12.13
19:15 - सन्तुष्ट: सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चय: ...Bhagavad Gita 12.14
33:00 - नान्यं गुणेभ्य: कर्तारं यदा द्रष्टानुपश्यति...Bhagavad Gita 14.19
50:10 - वयमिह परितुष्टा वल्कलैस्त्वं दुकूलै:... Vairagyashatakam 53
1:07:15 - ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते...Bhagavad Gita 12.20

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