Hon. Mr. Randhir Jaiswal,
Consulate- General of India,
3 East 64th Street,
New York, NY 10065
Dear and respected Consul General Mr. Jaiswal, [Mr. Sandeep Chakraborty]
I am humbly presenting to you an Instructional Video shared by a friend from my work in Boston nearly fifty years ago. We have been in contact for a few years about religious and scriptural texts. I think this commentary is about t=The most Important Single Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita for the reasons cited in the body of this statement. I have omitted the name of my colleagues from years ago.
Response to the 18th Chapter Teaching by our preceptor Rj Kartik
Dear and respected … Bhai,
Acknowledgement and acceptance of this nourishing gift.
I’m deeply grateful to you for sharing this invaluable video presentation on the final 18th discourse of SBG where Sriman Rg Kartik is elucidating for his audience the most powerful, enlightening, and instructive precepts Lord Sri Krishna propounded and imparted everyman represented by the mighty armed [Mahabahu ] Conqueror of wealth-[Dhananjaya] te dear friend of Lord Sri Krishna - Arjuna. I was able to understand and follow along as I listened to the Video a few times.
Introduction:
I would like to provide a context for my response based on the reflections which were evoked by the commentary on the 18th Chapter as a whole and the specific verses he quoted to us to teach us the major precepts form the whole text of the SBG that is summarized and highlighted in the 18th Chapter. The Gita Dhyanam states the nectar of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita is derived from the Upanishads by Lord Sri Krishna. Gita Dhyanam - In Sanskrit, English with Translation, Meaning and Notes (shlokam.org) All the Upanishads are the Cows, Krishna is one who milks the Cows, Arjuna is the Calf and devotees of purified intellect are the consumers of consumers of the great nectar of Gita. In the last verse of Gita Dhyanam this reference is made to the confluence of core foundational precepts of the SBG and the four Vedas “I salute him who is worshipped by divine chants by Brahma, Varuna, Indra, Rudra, Vayu. Who is pleased by singers of Sama Veda, by singing Vedas and Upanishad, by following the word sequence. Who I was seen by yogis who are absorbed in him, with their mind merging in him and whose end is not known even by the Devas and asuras. In addition, Lord Sri Krishna taught us in Discourse IX, V16 - 17 It is I who am the Vedic ritual, I am the sacrifice, and I am the oblation offered to the ancestors. I am the medicinal herb, and I am the Vedic mantra. I am the clarified butter; I am the fire and the act of offering. Of this universe, I am the Father; I am also the Mother, the Sustainer, and the Grandsire. I am the purifier, the goal of knowledge, the sacred syllable Om. I am the Ṛik Veda, Sāma Veda, and the Yajur Veda. And in Discourse X, V 22 The Blessed Lord taught us,” I am the Samaveda amongst the Vedas, and Indra amongst the celestial gods. Amongst the senses I am the mind; amongst the living beings I am consciousness.”
Lord Sri Krishna in 18thchapter has systematically reviewed the main themes that were inculcated in the previous chapters. I would like to provide specific details of how His precepts on the Gunas were shared in the Gita in these discourses -III, XIV, XVII before reviewing this nectar in the 18th chapter. I am also providing the list I prepared as best as I could while reviewing the Video kindly provided by Rajendra Bhai of the verses quoted by our preceptor Rj Kartik. This was the first concrete step I took to learn from the preceptors’ lessons. I found that finding the numbers of the verses quoted in the instructional Video to provide further opportunities to study and learn about the wisdom propounded by Lord Krishna in all of the chapters of SBG.
I have used this strategy for decades, starting with specific verses and researching the themes that these specific verses listed by our Preceptor illustrate his specific points and searching for associations in the entire text. This provides further opportunities to study and learn about the wisdom propounded by Lord Krishna in all of the chapters of SBG as well as principal scriptures of Sanatana Dharma e.g., Upanishads, Srimad Bhagvatam. Those who read my first eBook, “Sadhana Path” and perhaps the companion volume- “The Wonder of it All, Amen” offers the fruits of this research strategy in accruing highly beneficial teachings and retain this in easily accessible locations.
Part I. The First part of my response if to provide a contest, frame of reference for my responses.
The Eighteenth discourse is the longest chapter with 78 verses. It summarizes and highlights the most important precepts that Lord Sri Krishna had been inculcating in His dialogue as Preceptor with every man represented by his dear friend Arjuna. At the end Lord Sri Krishna offers an opportunity to his pupil Arjuna to clarify “if ignorance and delusion been destroyed, O Conqueror of Wealth.”[18:72] Arjuna declares in the affirmative, and in a humble and gracious manner responded that he would act as you command. Because by your grace I have gained wisdom and my delusion is removed” [18 : 73] It behooves us all the recipients of your email with this precious video that gives us a head start in this process.
The 18th discourse brings us back full circle to the second chapter thematically- Lord Krishna teaches is action is a necessary part of life, however tranquility can be attained only when one is able to maintain detachment from fruits of one’s actions. He is responding to Mahabahu Arjuna’s request to clarify the difference between renunciation [Sannyasa and the template for the 4th stage of one’s life] and non -attachment [Tyaga or leaving aside] Lord Sri Krishna renunciation is the relinquishing of those actions which are prompted by desire. Non -Attachment is the process of relinquishing oneself from the fruits of one’s action. He explains that there are necessary actions such as charity, austerity, sacrifice that are uplifting and purifying. What must be renounced is attachment to the fruits of actions 18:.5 and 18:6. Lord Sri Krishna teaches us about the specific influences of the three gunas on our choices and consequences that accrues to us. In this Chapter he reiterates his profoundly reassuring and satisfying message in 18.66 Take refugee in Me, alone, I shall cause you to be released” This is similar conceptually to Discourse XVIII, V66 Sarva Dharma Part tyagi…This was the first verse quoted by Sriman Rj Kartik in the Video..
In 18.70 Lord Krishna teaches us He who studies tis sacred dialogue of ours has worshipped Me with his Intelligence
In 18.69 Lord Sri Krishna taught us that learned dedicated preceptors like Sri Rj. Kartik are performing a most pleasing service one can perform for the Lord: such a person is dearer to Lord Krishna than any other on Earth. This is applicable to our situation with our Preceptor.
Next: find the numbers of the verses quoted in the instructional Video to provide further opportunities to study and learn about the wisdom propounded by Lord Krishna in all of the chapters of SBG.
- Sources for responses to the Instructional Video
- Slokas quoted by poojya RGK. My Sources of SBG Sloka with Commentary are from
a. The Bhagavad Gita with the commentary of Sri Sankaracharya. Translated from Sanskrit by Alladi, Mahadeva Sastry. Samata Books, Madras,
b. Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya: Translation by Swami Adi Devananda- Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras.
c. Srimad Bhagavad Geeta Translation and commentary by Swami Chinmayananda: Separate volumes for the text and commentaries for the 18 chapters.
d. “Windows into the Infinite- A Guide to Hindu Scriptures” by Barbara Powell. Jain Publishing Co, California
2. Sri Pancharatna Gita- Gita Press, Gorakhpur. I use this wonderful book for chanting sequentially on two and very often three times a day for the past 8-9 months. I was gifted this book by Mr. P.E. Narasimhan in 1996. This generous spirited person who is well versed in Srimad Bhagavad Gita came to CT to help us to conduct our annual SBG Parayanam at the Sree Satya Narayana Swami Temple in Middletown, CT from MA. Members of the society at the Temple and I am especially deeply appreciative for his wholehearted support, guidance to fellow bhaktas of Lord Sri Krishna. This extremely valuable volume includes the following sources of the Spiritual Wisdom in our faith tradition: Sanatana Dharma especially.
a. Gita Kara Nyasa, Dhayanidhi: b. Gita Mahatmyam, c. Srimad Bhagavad Gita, d, Sree Vishnu Sahasranam Stotram, e. Bhishmastvraaja f. Anu smriti g. Gajendra Moksha [No commentary, no translation]
3. I share and recommend this book for reciting the SBG especially at group or individual parayanam sessions to those who are unable to read the Devanagari script in the SBG text and want to have a continuous flow of the slokas from chapter to chapter to facilitate continuous chanting during 2–3-hour period. “Srimad Bhagavad Gita – Made easy for Chanting. English Transliteration. Published by Chinmaya Publications, PA, USA.
- I am identifying to the best of my ability and listing the verses quoted in the valuable resources quoted in the Video to study the whole 18th discourse by integrating the teaching thoughtfully and clearly provided by Rj Kartik in this Video:
First sloka quoted, [The rest of the verses may not be in the order in which it appeared in the Video because it took more than a couple of iterations viewing the video to make sure I have gathered all the precepts to really study the text over the next months. . I welcome the help of readers and viewers of the Video to please help to update my list to keep a complete list of the slokas that appeared in the Video.
Verses Referenced by our preceptor that I was able to identify. I may have missed some verses. Please let me know.
Verse number
1 Sarva Dharma Parityajya… 18:66
- Manmana bhava madbhaktah … 18:65
- Ishwara sarva bhutanam… 18:61
- Tameva sharanam gaccha… 18:62
- Adyesyate ca ka imam… 18:70
- Yatra Yogeswarah Krishna 18:78
- Brahmana-Kshatriyavisaam… 18.41
- Na tadasti… 18:40
- Niyatam sanga rahitam… 18:23
- Yajna dhana- tapah- karma… 18:05
- Adhisthaanam Tatha Karta… 18:12
- Sarva Bhutesu yenaikam… 18:18
- Raagi Karma phala prepsuh… 18:27
- Pravrittam ca nivrttim ca… 18:30
- Dhrtya yaya dhaarayatw… 18:33
- Sukham tvidaanim trividham… 18:36
Part II.
Depending on the version there may be six or seven verses of the Arati. Over many repetitions and reflections on the sublime precepts inherent in the Arati song by the time I got to organizing the materials from 12 volumes of writings spread over 45 years [from 1978] of a wonderful uplifting association with the members of CT Valley Hindu Temple Society in many roles including one of participating actively in the building of the Temple, Phase I and II of the Sree Satya Narayana Swamy Temple, part time Priest and for years as a member of the Executive committee and Trustee and finally as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
This became especially obvious to me when I earnestly began formulating my first book-Sadhana Path in the latter half of 2022 I began to become increasing aware that the Arati Verses provided me with clearly defined process for successful working on my own Sadhana Path while being engaged actively in promoting the goals of the CVHTS community but also in my Professional work, and Social, Political, and legislative domains. Since I started participating and to a certain extent organizing the Akhanda Srimad Bhagavad Gita Parayanam in mid-1990’s and intermittently over the years on special occasions at our Temple chanting these three verses especially from the poojya Bhagavad Gita Mata ki [6th, 7th, and 1st ] Arati were especially meaningful to me and has been quite an emotionally, physically, and psychologically satisfying and fulling experience.
For the past many months starting back in 2022 I try to chant a set number of verses from the Srimad Bhagvad Gita at least 2 times a day and very often now that I am retired three times a day in addition to many slokas chanted audibly and several inaudibly daily, I have been able to greatly benefit from these experiences particularly in the midst serious health concerns. I was able to attend to my duties before retirement, my work on publishing my book and interacting with my family and the community as needed by God’s mercy, infinite generosity, and abundance of grace. I am blessed with the opportunity to chant these verses as a part of the whole Arati prarthana at the end of the prayer session, morning noon and night as best as I can.
Samata tyaga sikhavani, hari mukhaki vani Amba hari mukhaki van i[2x] sakala Shastraki Swamini [2x] Shrutiyonki Rani Om jaya Bhagavad Gite, [2x]
Daya Sudha Varsawini, Mattu Krpaa khijye, Amba Mattu Kripa khijye, Hari pad prem daan kar, Prabhu pad prem daan kar, Apnau lijey, Jai, Bhagvad Gite, [2x]
Om jaya Bhagvad Gite maiya jaya Bhagvad Gite, Hari hiya kamala viharini, Prabhu hiya kamala viharini, sundara supunite Om jaya Bhagavad Gite
I respectfully take your leave after sharing my responses to the analysis of the magnificent 18th Chapter of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Srima RG Kartik a deeply devoted very insightful Gita bhaasya preceptor.
Om Tat Sat Sree Krishna Arpanam Astu. Achyuta Ananta, Govinda Krishna! Achyuta Ananta, Govinda, Krishna! Achyuta Ananta, Govinda Krishna! Govind, Govinda, Govinda!!
Healing Mantra - Dhyanyoga Centers (dyc.org)
- ACHYUTA means one who is constant, the unchanging truth that establishes a state of constancy. ANANTA is one who is limitless and boundless. GOVINDA is VISHNU as Shri KRISHNA and indicates the state of knowing the true self—I am consciousness. I am truth. I am bliss.
अच्युतानंद गोविंद नामोच्चारणभेषजात।
नश्यन्ति सकलारोगा: सत्यं सत्यं वदाम्यहम्।’
Om Achyut Ananta Govinda namo chchāraṇa bheṣa jāta
Naśyaṇti sakalā rogā satyaṃ satyaṃ vadāmyaham
“The names Achyuta, Ananta, and Govinda act as the best medicine.
They destroy all diseases for those who repeat the
This is an established truth that I am repeating.”
These 3 verses from Gita Dhyanam have meant a lot to me during my journey through trials and tribulations and accomplish daunting seemingly unreachable goals almost miraculously: a. Prapanna paarijataya, totra vetraika paanayyei, Jnana mudhraaya Krishnaaya geethamritha duhe nama. “Salutations to Krishna who is wish giving tree, who holds a cane to drive the Cattle, who also shows the mudra of Jnana, and gave us all the Nectar of the Gita”. b. “Sottīrṇā khalu Pandavai Rana Nadi, kaivartakah Kesava: And the Pandavas crossed the river of war as their helmsman”. C. Mookam karoti vacaalaam, Pangum Langayate Girim, Yat Kripa Tam aham Vande, Paramananda Maadhavam “I salute that Maadhava, the Source of Supreme bliss, whose grace makes the person who is nonspeaking eloquent and the differently able persons cross mountains.”
Pranams to our Preceptor, [to whom I deeply grateful individuals of purified intellect and to my Elders among the addressees. I am deeply grateful to our Sriman Rj Kartik and Rajendra Bhai for motivating me to study and share and reinforcing my efforts at age 81 despite serious health threats to continue my most rewarding roles in my life especially to be committed to being a life -long learner who is blessed with opportunities to share what knowledge has been imparted to me.”
I share this final verse of Gita Dhynam offering praise and obeisance to Lord Sri Krishna:
yaṃ brahmā varuṇendrarudramarutaḥ stunvanti divyaiḥ stavair
vedaiḥ sāṅgapadakramopaniṣadairgāyanti yaṃ sāmagāḥ
dhyānāvasthitatadgatena manasā paśyanti yaṃ yogino
yasyāntaṃ na viduḥ surāsuragaṇā devāya tasmai namaḥ.
I salute him who is worshipped by divine chants by Brahma, Varuna, Indra, Rudra, and Vayu. Who is pleased by singers of Sama Veda, by singing Vedas and Upanishads, by following the word sequence. Who is seen by yogis who are absorbed in him, with their mind merging in him, and whose end is not known even by the devas and asuras.
Velandy Manohar, MD
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By Lord Sri Krishna’s grace a humble author of “Sadhana Path” my personal journey and my experiences in the Sree Satyanarayana Swami Temple, Middletown, CT, and the companion volume, “The Wonder of it All, Amen.” which focusses on promoting interfaith awareness, understanding, and enthralling, enlightening and empowering dialogue between adherents of the great faith traditions of all Humanity.
Attachment 1: Dharma- Srimad Bhagavad Gita- Analysis of key chapters describing the pervasive influences of the Gunas in all of Creation including our personal lives.
Attachment 2. The SMG teaches us that we can each of us successfully transition from Despondency to Transcendence [Moksha] and clear our thoughts and regulate our emotions just as Arjuna recovered from the abject despondency [Vishad] he experienced in the middle of the Battlefield between the vast armies and in the presence of his elders and teachers dropped his powerful Gandiva and sank down on his knees at the feet of the Almighty Bhagwan Krishna was responsible for guiding his Chariot. [We can turn to Bhagwan Sri Krishna at all moments of life when we feel we are in getting overwhelmed on the verge of making potentially toxic choices for ourselves and those we are engaged with every day.]
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Priyataam Pundarikaksha Sarva Yagneswaro harihi, Tasmin Tushte Jagat Tushte Prinite Prinitaam Jagat. On Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.
Beloved Lotus Eyed Lord of the Sacrifice, when You are satisfied the world is satisfied and when You are pleased the whole world is pleased with our sacrifice.
Om Tat Sat Sree Krishna arpanam Astu
Om Tat Sat Sri Satya Narayana Swamy Astu
Velandy Manohar, MD.,
Past Chairman of the Board, CT Valley Hindu Temple Society.
Past Part Time Priest at the Sri Satya Narayana Swamy Temple
Response to The commentary on the Eighteenth Discourse of the Srimad Bhagvad Gita
Attachment 2:
The SMG teaches us that we can each of us successfully transition from Despondency to Transcendence [Moksha] and clear our thoughts and regulate our emotions just as Arjuna recovered from the abject despondency [Vishad] he experienced in the middle of the Battlefield between the vast armies and in the presence of his elders and teachers dropped his powerful Gandiva and sank down on his knees at the feet of the Almighty Bhagwan Krishna was responsible for guiding his Chariot. [We can turn to Bhagwan Sri Krishna at all moments of life when e feel we are in getting overwhelmed on the verge of making potentially toxic choices for ourselves and those we are engaged with every day.] Srimad Bhagvad Gita I-47 Sanjay said: Speaking thus, Arjuna cast aside his bow and arrows, and sank into the seat of his chariot, his mind in distress and overwhelmed with grief. Thus, this Chapter is referred to “Vishaada Yoga Nama Prathamo’dhyaayah.” Finally, after the amazing inculcation of His dear pupil Valiant Arjuna with a thorough review of the major themes of the entire SBG. Bhagvan Sri Krishna asked, SBG XVIII :72 O Arjuna, have you heard Me with a concentrated mind? Have your ignorance and delusion been destroyed? The mighty armed Arjuna having recovered his self-confidence responded humbly and gratefully. SBG XVIII- 73, “Arjuna said: O Infallible One, by Your grace my illusion has been dispelled, and I am situated in knowledge. I am now free from doubts, and I shall act according to Your instructions. This discourse is described thus, “ Moksha- Samnyasa yogo nama Ashtadaso’dhyayah.”
Bapu concluded after his several experiments with Truth that it is possible for every person to attain that blessed and indescribable state in which he feels the presence of God within. However, he cautions us about the nature of this journey and offers his insight on how he decided to meet the challenges with faith. He said, “I know the path, it is straight and narrow. It is sharp as a razor. I rejoice to walk on it. When I slip, I weep.” But Bapu had placed his unshakeable faith in God; he believed that God has assured us that he who strives never perishes. “I have implicit faith in this promise he said. Therefore, though I may fall from my weakness a thousand times, I will not lose my faith in Him.” [Please refer below 18:66] The Bhagvad Gita Arati elucidates te changes sought in the journey and offers very useful perceptive insights. Not only in the Arati but through all the slokas of the SMG, especially in the Eighteenth Discourse which offers an excellent concise review/reiteration of the principal precepts imparted to mankind through Sanjay who observed and made it known to his king and all others outside the battlefield. These teachings can help us every day or any day when we are faced with challenges that can cause us to be shrouded with Despondency and feel there is no way out, these two teachings XVIII: 65: Always think of Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me, and offer obeisance to Me. Doing so, you will certainly come to Me. This is My pledge to you, for you are very dear to Me. And especially this powerful pledge of unconditional wholehearted support, XVIII:66 “Abandon all varieties of dharmas and simply surrender unto Me alone. I shall liberate you from all sinful reactions; do not fear.”
This vital Journey from the state of Despondency (Vishad) accrued from a subjective feeling of inadequacy and pessimism engendered by avidya to the Sat Chit Ananda state of Moksha involves eight doable steps that have emerged from the Spiritual wisdom of Pujya Shree Bhupendra Bhai Pandya. These are Sharanagati, Jnana yoga, Karma yoga, Yagna, Dhyanam, Bhakti yoga, Sannyasa and Samarpanam. In order to step up from Vishad of day-to-day life we have to practice and reach the second stage of Sharanagati (the first of nine states). One has to choose and take refuge in Dharma by surrendering everything and dedicating every act to Gods feet. The next step the second of nine involves the acquisition through personal experience Jnanam in the form of Atma vidya. The third step is to build the capacity to consistently perform Nishkama Karma. All actions, words and thoughts are directed by the principle of Nishphala Tyaga. The sadhaka is more capable now to take the fourth step of performing Yagnas without desire, actions that are performed without creating entanglements associated with attachments to the ephemeral. The motivation for actions at this stage is Tad Artha ( for Gods glory) and not Mad Artha( my glory).
A person with this level of dedication and strength of purpose is prepared to undertake a journey into One’s Self. This linkage of one- self to One’s Self is achievable through Dhyanam (Meditation) at this fifth step of spiritual development. The sixth step is the attainment of the stage of fully developed Bhakti. Bhakti does not involve asking God for anything. In fact, Bhakti involves expression of deep gratitude, and it is a process of thanksgiving. It involves mental purification (of vaasnas). God desires the heart lotus offered by person with a pure mind without desire for any reward. The seventh step is to achieve Sannyasa. Sage Kabir sings from his experience, “Kabir man nirmal bhaya, and jaise Ganga neero. Pachhe pachhe Hari phirai, Kahat Kabir. When the mind becomes purified like the nirmal waters of Ganga Mata, The Lord Hari Himself follows such a person. Remember how Lord Sri Rama (Sri Hari Himself) with great dedication and dynamism searched for clues and followed the trail of His Shakti Mother Sita-Lakshmi from Panchavati to Ravana’s Kingdom and reunited with Her after the purifying fire sacrifice. Lord Sri Krishna in D XVIII, V 2 teaches us” The wise understand by renunciation, the process of giving up actions prompted by desire.” The Crest Jewel of Vedanta the Isa Upanishad teaches us in V1 “Find your enjoyment in renunciation, do not covet what belongs to others.” The Buddha teaches us; “Of all fragrances- sandal, tagra, blue lotus and jasmine- the fragrance of Virtue is the sweetest.”
The eight step is Samarpanam. Pujya Shree Bhupendra Bhai Pandya teaches us that the Sharanagati stage and the state of Samarpanam are profoundly different in its content. In the second stage of Sharanagati the sadhaka sought refuge as a way out of the despair and desire ridden misery. W.H. Auden offers us this helpful insight in this regard, “…see without looking…hear without listening (acutely) …breathe without asking..” After having achieved major spiritual goals through the stages of Jnana yoga, Karma Yoga, Yagna, Bhakti yoga, and Sannyasa, Samarpanam involves the surrender of One self wholly to Gods will. One has turned one’s life over to God. This is the highly treasured state of Vairagyam. At this stage of Samarpanam the sadhaka will be untrammeled by bondage due to the prarabdhas and vaasanaas of the present and past lives. Lord Sri Krishna proclaims the importance of achieving this state that He declares will lead to the experience of Moksha. In D XVIII V 66, He says, “Abandoning all dharmas, seek refuge in Me Alone. Be not afraid for I will release you from all evils.” Subsequently Nara in the form of Arjuna surrenders to Lord Narayan Himself as Lord Sri Krishna (the Poorna Avatara) Arjuna affirmed his Samarpanam thus, “ Destroyed is my delusion and insight (self-awareness is restored to me through your divine Grace. O Achyuta, I stand firm with my doubts dispelled. I shall act according to Your pronouncements.” By surrendering fully, the sadhaka can live fearlessly forever more. Bapu demonstrated this all of his life and abundantly in Calcutta and Noakhali during the worst of the Hindu - Muslim massacres
The process of attaining the final goal of Moksha or the Sat Chit Ananda state requires no further effort on the part of the sadhaka but one, which is to erase the last vestiges of illusionary experiences that separate Subject and Object. The sadhaka must fearlessly take a leap of faith through the illusory veil that separated the Atman from the Param Atma (which is present at the stage of Ajna Chakra) and enter into the highest state of the Sahasrara. This is the state of Moksha. The Lord who guided our steps through these arduous stages of development is ready to pick us up when we lift our hands and take that leap of faith like our Mother who was ready with her out stretched hands when we joyously leaped into her arms.
Priyataam Pundarikaksha Sarva Yagneswaro harihi, Tasmin Tushte Jagat Tushte Prinite Prinitam Jagat. On Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi.
Beloved Lotus Eyed Lord of the Sacrifice, when You are satisfied the world is satisfied and when You are pleased the whole world is pleased with our sacrifice.
Om Tat Sat Sree Krishna arpanam Astu
Om Tat Sat Sri Satya Narayana Swamy Astu
- Book Promotion 2023 (velandymanoharmd.com) This offers brief sketches on both the Books. A. “Sadhana Path” and its companion book, B. “ The Wonder of it All, Amen” The website of the Temple is cvhts.org. The temple structures are the subject matter of my first book.
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This if from the opening chapter of “Sadhana Path”–“ The touchstones on the Path from Despondency to Enlightenment. The Pupil Arjuna went from Vishad the end of First Discourse to the realization of Moksha at the end of the Eighteenth Discourse in the text of the Bhagavad Gita. This provides the structure for my own Sadhana Path as I worked towards personal enlightenment and contributing what I can to advancing the public good. The last chapter and appendix section describes and documents my contributions to the public good while I worked on my own spiritual development.
Velandy Manohar, MD.
Past Chairman of the Board CT Valley Hindu Temple Society.
Past Part Time Priest at the Sri Satya Narayana Swamy Temple
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