Jaya Jagannath Das

Mar
11
Elements of Buddhi-Yoga: The Art of Work

Elements of Buddhi-Yoga: The Art of Work

Chapter Two Passage Six (2.47-53): * Krishna tells Arjuna he’s suited for karma (i.e social dharma) but should
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Mar
11
Introduction to Buddhi-Yoga, The Art of Work

Introduction to Buddhi-Yoga, The Art of Work

Chapter 2 Passage 5 (2.40-46) * Krishna implicitly prepared the subject of karma-yoga (called buddhi-yoga in this chapter)— that seeks
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Mar
11
Contentment versus Complacency

Contentment versus Complacency

What is the difference between complacency and contentment (santosha)? In the practice of yoga, santosha (contentment) is one of the
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Mar
11
Seed Understandings for Reconciling the Inner and Outer Self

Seed Understandings for Reconciling the Inner and Outer Self

Chapter Two Gita Passage 1 (2.1-3): Krishna responds to Arjuna’s Arguments * Krsna responds to Arjuna’s emotionally informed
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Mar
11
Gita’s Relevance for a Postmodern World

Gita’s Relevance for a Postmodern World

I’ve started a study group for the Bhagavad-Gita. It happens every Monday at 7:30 Eastern Standard Time. It’
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Nov
08
Post Dandavat Parikrama Reflection: Intercessory Prayer

Post Dandavat Parikrama Reflection: Intercessory Prayer

I’ve heard from some well wishers that it might’ve been an imprudence to share my Dandavat Parikram experience
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Nov
08

Day 14: Final Giriraj Dandavat Parikrama Musings

* Today is Govardhan Puja and Shea is fixed on closing the circle on this day as our specific puja to
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Nov
07

Day 13: Giriraj Dandavat Parikrama Musings

* we reached Radha Kunda after a demon (ie hardcore) shift of obeisances in the morning and evening yesterday * This morning
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Nov
06

Day 12: Giriraj Dandavat Parikrama Musings

* the way up is down; falling (like stick) upward (to the homeland of the soul) * To be or not to
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Nov
05

Day 11: Giriraj Dandavat Parikram Musings

* unlike the previous day, there is no “flow” this morning * It’s like breaking through one constricting circle of resistance
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