When meditation is mastered, the mind isunwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windlessplace.
Introspective: This passage stood out to me because it uses a simple image to explain something difficult. I also liked the comparison between the mind and a steady flame cause it emphasizes how peaceful and focused the mind can become through meditation.
Whenever dharma declines and the purposeof life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth
Introspective: This passage stood out to me because it presents the Divine as active in the world rather than distant.
Krishna, the mind isrestless, turbulent, powerful, violent; trying tocontrol it is like trying to tame the wind.
Introspective: I feel like I relate to this passage because it feels very realistic.
If a thousand suns were to rise in the heavensat the same time, the blaze of their light wouldresemble the splendor of that supreme spirit.
Theological: This description of Krishna’s cosmic form reflects the power and majesty of the Divine.
Arjuna, I am the taste of pure water and theradiance of the sun and moon.
Theological: This passage reminds me of the Upanishads because the Divine is described as existing throughout all creation. This also reflects the idea that Brahman exists in everything.
There has never been a time whenyou and I and the kings gathered here have notexisted, nor will there be a time when we willcease to exist.
Theological: This passage reflects the Divine as eternal and beyond time.
Those who worship me and meditate onme constantly, without any other thought– I will provide for all their needs.
Psychoanalytic: This passage reflects bhakti-yoga because the focus is on devotion and love toward the Divine.
When your mind has overcome the confusion ofduality, you will attain the state of holy indifferenceto things you hear and things you have heard
Psychoanalytic: This passage reflects jnana-yoga cause it focuses on wisdom/self-realization.
You have the right to work, but never to thefruit of work.
Psychoanalytic: This specific passage helped me understand karma-yoga as acting without attachment to the results.