Hari Om!
13. and 14. ASAKTI and ANABHISHVANGA
Swami Aparajitananda discusses and elaborates on lakshanas of sakti (liking) and abhishvanga (intense liking) with plenty of examples.
A common question: "What is wrong in it?" is answered logically explaining how liking paralyses intellect. Love versus blind attachment is clarified. The question: How attachment (sanga) and kāma can destroy peace and harmony is also discussed.
15. SAMACHITTATVAM is defined and explained. The term SAMATVA YOGA is simplified. Definition of Nitya-Sannyāsī (Bhagavad Gītā Chp. 6) is explained. To attain this state of mind, the unique solution of holding on to God (Sharanāgati) over the other three standard techniques is suggested. To give highest importance to God over problems and situations of life is the way to cultivate this virtue.
Mukundamālā is quoted: "Compared to glory of God, everything is insignificant."
16. BHAKTI is defined and explained as Yoga. Mention of Bhakti Mātā in Bhāgavatam is explained.
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(Value of Values - Based on Bhagavad Gītā Chp.13 - Verses 9 and 10 - Talk 7 of 8)
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