The Essence of Bhagavad Gita

Whatever happened, it happened well.
Whatever is happening, it is happening well.
Whatever will happen, it will also happen well.
What of yours did you lose, that you are crying for?
What did you bring with you, that you lost?
What did you create, that can be wasted?
Whatever you took, it was taken from here only.
Whatever you gave, it was given from here only.
Whatever is yours today, it will belong to someone else tomorrow.
On another day, it belongs to yet another.
This alone is the justice of the world and the essence of My creation.

~ The Blessed Shri Krishna

Look at the problem I have...I really don't want to be a narcissist or anything like that. I want attention, again not the kind of attention like fame. I once had that and or thought I had that.

I only want a simple life....walking under the trees, listening to music, palying games, sitting at the beach, romancing with a girl (ok...maybe this isn't really simple...LOL)

I may appear to be cold-hearted but I'm not. I'm like everyone else. I have my failings which I sincerely try to remove. But it isn't a overnight job. I really don't know when. It's not as if I'm enjoying all the time. I get pain every now and then but I'm glad that it's frequency is getting lower and lower. One-day I know that I will be in harmony fully with those around me. I request your patience and participation with me. It's because it's a 2 way process.

Today I saw 2 cats acting in a way that I think was romance on my morning walk. They both were big and they were hidden behind the branches (atleast they thought no-one was watching...hahaha). They both were purring to each other but was not engaging in sex.

My observations on 'MAm Aekam Sharanam Vracha'

The 66th verse of the 18th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita concludes all the teachings of Shri Krishna. In a way, it puts an end to any more vacillation. There are many interpretations on it by great scholars, each very beautiful. Below is an observation of mine.

There are 3 interpretations to the word "Sharanam", all of them looking at the same reality from a different angle.

"Sharanam" as referring to falling at the feet of the Lord...

The Sri Vaishnavaites like this interpretation very much. It's because they feel they are a privileged lot and want to be rid of class distinctions.

"Sharanam" as referring to Surrender of the ego to the Lord...

This is a much finer interpretation than the previous one. Vibishana surrendered to Rama knowing that Rama will not let down those wanting his friendship. Even when everyone advised against taking VibishanA as it may be a military strategy of RAvanA, Rama said that he cannot deny protection to anyone seeking Him, even if it meant he may be a traitor.

"Sharanam" as taking Refuge in the Lord...

To me, this is the best interpretation. Here, there is no requirement of destroying the barrier of class distinction or the ego. Here, one simply loves and trusts the Lord and claims the right to His protection. It's something like in the story where the Dove takes refuge in the king Shibi when the Eagle chases it down. In the picture, it may seem as if the calf is under the embrace of Shri Krishna, but it is also true that He has taken refuge in the love of the calf.

I am caught between 2 sides of me, the emotional and the rational. It's not that the two are against each other...it's just that they have not yet merged with one another yet.

Will it help if I am only emotional and drop all rationality? Can I simply ask for Archana back? Can I just be nice to people and expect that they will not ask for some real contribution?

I do not relish the self-imposed yoga practice. Sure, there is a sense of achievement every now and then. But my body keeps burning all the time under the discipline and concentration I try to maintain. Sometimes, it looks artificial. But then, I tell myself that if I practice it long enough, it will become natural. I have been prodding for some time expecting such a transition to happen any-time but as I reach a result, I see the goal extend further.

For me, it's a self-imposed exile. When I feel comfortable enough to trust myself and others, I will return back home.

Had some sweet sleep.

Life's a comedy. You try to help and people call you blase, judgemental and what not.

Maybe I am blase and judgemental. But I don't waste my time on polite words. When I give a tip, I try my best to see their problem and give it my best shot. A counselor will charge Rs.1000 for such a suggestion.

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Dhoni is engaged and I am not. :-(

I had a girl friend before all others but now all my friends are married and I am still single. :-(

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To me, life is both simple and complicated. Simple, in the sense that, I have no doubts whatsoever. Complicated, in the sense that I don't know how the transformation will be from my conscious yoga practice to the unconscious sharanagathi state.

I'm rooting for Paraguay to win the Football World Cup.

Do I know where Paraguay is on the world map? No :-(

But it seems lingerie model Larissa Riquelme has pledged to run naked "with my body painted with the colours of Paraguay" if her country wins the World Cup in South Africa.

I feel bad Japan crashed out and no model from there came forward. :-(

(They have the simplest flag...hehehe)