"Christianity vs. Churchianity" - The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita with Swami Kriyananda

Part 73 - Chapter 2, Stanza 40. http://www.crystalclarity.com/product.php?code=BEBPB The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda. This book shares the profound insights of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as remembered by one of his few remaining direct disciples, Swami Kriyananda.

This revelation of India's best-loved scripture approaches it from an entirely fresh perspective, showing its deep allegorical meaning and also its down-to-earth practicality. The themes presented are universal: how to achieve victory in life in union with the divine; how to prepare for life's "final exam," death, and what happens afterward; how to triumph over all pain and suffering.

Swami Kriyananda worked with Paramhansa Yogananda in 1950 while the Master completed his commentary of the Bhagavad Gita. At that time Yogananda commissioned him to disseminate his teachings world-wide. Kriyananda has in his lifetime lectured, taught, and written over one hundred books based on Yogananda's teachings.

The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita is available from Crystal Clarity Publishers.

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[bfrankleebold]

Thank you. Namaste.

[uexplorer]

@TheOverfiendDj Well I suppose I respect that. However I just think it's good to be careful, some people are people are pretty set in their ways and may not change that easily. Still if you have such faith in yourself, then maybe I'm the one with the misunderstanding. Fare thee well, traveler. :)

[TheOverfiendDj]

@uexplorer Im beyond what other people think of me i think you misunderstand that too.Im just talking from a point of experience and observation .Im not saying that im hurt or that i care because i understand that level of consciousness and i understand how people think.I welcome people to push my limits so that i can be reminded time and again to look inward.I would prefer to teach people a lesson by not taking any action but remain untouched and compassionate

[uexplorer]

@TheOverfiendDj I think you misunderstand, not that it's any of my business. But personally I think being peaceful does not mean being pathetic. Defending yourself/others out of duty or obligation is different from acting out of anger or hate. The more you tolerate injustice, the more people will push your limits. People see you the way you want them to see you. It does not have to be a physical response, but left with no other choice I think you must choose action over inaction.

[goodboybuddy1]

Without going into a lot of detail, I think it's clear that Paramahansa explained the meaning of Jesus' words in the light of true spirituality in 'Autobiography'. It certainly reconciled me to Jesus' message, even though I could never accept most of the dogma of the Church. Thanks, Swamiji

[crabbster21]

So true that religions and churches try to put Spirit into a box where it is always reduced and contained. But Spirit is infinite and can't be contained. To be free, it must stay away from religions and churches. Learn from religions, but never get into their boxes.

[TheOverfiendDj]

I appreciate that you talked about this swamiji thank you.Anyway people often think im weird because im always happy and when they insult me or call me bad things it just doesnt effect me at all anymore.Nothing can touch me.However i sometimes get frustrated that so many people try to pick on me in the first place.Theres too many bullys in the world.I wish everyone would understand that they are just making fools of themselves.I am so grateful and thankful to have found this path swamiji