Symbolic meaning of Dhritharashtra

There should be a connection between the self (Athma) ,  Intelligence (Buddhi) , Mind  and senses. The self (Athma) will direct one to goodness.  Intelligence has to understand the instructions of athma and has to be accepted by the mind. The mind gives directions to senses. In Mahabharatha, king Dhritharashtra symbolizes the failure of this connection. He was blind by birth. He was supposed to lead Kouravas to a goodness and righteousness, but did not do that. His wife, Gandhari could have guided her children to the right path, but she also blinded herself. They both symbolizes the same ignorant mind, intellect and senses.

Symbolic meaning of Lord Ganesha

Courtesy :http://www.hinduwisdom.info/Symbolism_in_Hinduism.htm

Life After Death - Katha Upanishad

The Lord Yama has given explanation about life after death to Nachikethas  in Katha Upanishad.

“That one who has no intellect, who has no control over his mind and who is dirty (in his mind and thoughts), he will not reach the destination (of the Supreme). He will continue to wander in this world through further births.”

“(On the other hand), that one who is full of intelligence and who has complete control over his mind and is very clean (in his mind and thoughts), he reaches that place from where nothing is ever born again. (the destination of the Supreme).” 

Courtesy : http://www.vedarahasya.net/katha-3.htm

One of the main slokas in Bhagavad Githa

 Bhagavath githa is part of Mahabharatham written by Veda Vyasa . It consist of 18 chapters  starting from 25 to 42 in  Bhishma parvam of Mahabharatham.

Karmanye vadhikarasthe

Ma bhaleshu kadachana

Ma karmaphalahedur bhu

Ma the sango sthwakarmani (2:47)

The four main principles of karmayoga is described here.

1. Karma yogi’s concentration is only doing karma (duty).

2.  He should not have anxiety for the result.

3. He should not have desire for a special result.

4. He should   interested in  doing  his duty.

Courtesy : The Book ‘Srimad Bhagavath Geetha’  by M.S.Chadrasekhara Varyar 

Explanation of Supreme Goal in Katha Upanishad

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Definition of Brahmam in Kenopanishad

Echakshusha napasyathi

Enachakshumshipasyathi

Thadeva brahmathvam vidhi

Nedam yadidamupasathe  (Kenopanishad 1.7)

Meaning :

That which does not see by the eye, and by which one sees (the work of ) the eyes, that alone know as Brahmam, not that which people here adore.

Courtesy:

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/1405411/2012-01-21/kerala

http://www.realization.org/page/namedoc0/kena/k_1.htm

Atma (Spirit ) – Explanation in Bhagavath Geetha

Atma (Spirit) is eternal, unborn, permanent and primeval. The spirit is not destroyed when body is destroyed. Atma is said to be unexplainable , incomprehensible  and unchanging. It acquires new bodies  after casting away old bodies . Weapons do not cut this atma , fire does not burn it, water does not make it wet and wind does not make it dry.

Courtesy : The Book ‘Srimad Bhagavath Geetha’  by M.S.Chadrasekhara Varyar ,

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