Bhagavad Gita

WORKSHOP OF THE DAY: VAAKYARTHA SADHAS

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Hold Vaakyartha sadhas on what in life appears dangerous like poison. For each example, discuss some options on how to live without taking in the poison or throwing it out.

For example, you see a snake.

You could Approach the snake with the risk that it bites you - that would be like Śiva swallowing the poison

Scream and run and make everyone else panic - that would be like Śiva spitting out the poison and putting others into danger

Or you can “live without taking in the poison or throwing it out” by quickly stepping away from the snake while shouting: “Watch out, a snake!” to warn others to not go close while the snake has a chance to move away from everyone

Live like Paramaśiva, be
prepared for the poison also
and let it not bring suffering
to you When the number of
thoughts has come down we
experience bliss Listen to
body intelligence rather than
the mind and senses The Yogī
whose mind is controlled
remains steady as a lamp in a
place without wind