Unhappy Pleasure Seeking and the Antidote
The conclusion of When Rites Go Wrong “To those attached to enjoyment and power, whose thought is stolen away by this kind of talk, resolute insight in meditation is not granted” (Bhagavad Gita 2:44). Prabhavananda: “Those whose discrimination is stolen away by such talk grow … Continue reading
When Rites Go Wrong
“Addicted to many specific rites aimed at the goal of enjoyment and power.” Bhagavad Gita 2:40 Lord Krishna in the Gita is not speaking only of the people outside India. Throughout the subcontinent right now millions are streaming in and out of temples, paying money … Continue reading
How to Avoid Ignorance Disguised as Wisdom
A continuation of Fool’s Gold in Religion, about how to discern between wisdom and ignorance in religion. A profile of ignorance Krishna has already told us that the sole purpose of yoga is the realization of the Self and the liberation that produces. It is not … Continue reading
Bhagavad Gita for Singing, Maharshi Gita, and More
We continue to add more useful content to OCOY.org, and this month have added three important articles: The first is the The Bhagavad Gita for Singing , a translation of the Bhagavad Gita arranged according to the meter of the original Sanskrit text so it can be … Continue reading