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    The Begining: An Enlightened Path Towards the True Essence of Geeta
    The Begining: An Enlightened Path Towards the True Essence of Geeta
    The Begining: An Enlightened Path Towards the True Essence of Geeta
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    The Begining: An Enlightened Path Towards the True Essence of Geeta

    By Abhijit Anant Telang

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    The verses are referred to by their numbers as per the Bhavartha Deepika (Composition's purpose is to enlighten the true meanings as laid out in the Sacred texts of Geeta) which is the name of original composition by 13th century Maharashtrian Saint Dnyaneshwar, print edition of which is made available online by Shri Balkrishna Prakash Kadam, Jai Hari Sanskrutik Pratishthan, Solapur. They should be referred to for context and to build an understanding of the original text as it is and this humble interpretation by Author should be just considered an individualistic imagination and effort to understand and feel the devotion towards Lord Krishna. Author has tried to explain the verses as they are, wherever possible, and then expanded with creative freedom on what could be the symbolism and analogies the verses that can be derived from. Whatever is derived, or expressed in parallel symbolism or analogies, thus express the Author's individual opinion and imagination. Author has also tried to interpret the tale in an original manner(in context of the deriving the parallelism, using the parallelisms,symbolisms and analogies and in providing examples) in addition to what has already been written by Shri Dnyaneshwar as elucidated in composed in Marathi verses as it existed during 13th Century.Author has leveraged the verses, and their sequence and corresponding chapters or adhyayas as they are referred to by Shri Dnyneshwar to structure his own interpretations of symbolisms that may exist or can be derived, however they should be taken as creative liberties to expand on, while preserving the original intention of the sacred tale.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbhijit Anant Telang
    Release dateMay 26, 2020
    ISBN9781393387855
    The Begining: An Enlightened Path Towards the True Essence of Geeta
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    Abhijit Anant Telang

    edit biographydelete Biography After traversing, discovering and learning through last 20 years of professional career, I have taken up writing to express simple, honest, candid and intuitive views. In doing so, I hope to present a unique and intellectually honest perspective in my forthcoming books. Essence of Karna's Ordeal is my first such attempt. Hope you like it. The second book is about a relatively new phenomenon that aspirants should be aware about: Understanding Psychotic Chasers: Why it is important to know who they are, what they practice and how to deal with them? My subsequent books on the sacred Indian epic of Ramayana, based on my own interpretation of Ramcharitmanas by Shri Tulasi Das, are also available.  Recently, first part of my Book Thinking in Statistics has been published.  Bhaja Govindam (This book)  is my latest write up based on composition by great Indian Saint Adi Shankaracharya who lived in 8th century India. Will be glad to get your reviews/comments. Abhijit

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      The Begining - Abhijit Anant Telang

      Chapter 1: Remorseful Guilt of Arjuna

      Verse 1

      Shri Dnyaneshwar begins by both dutifully and fondly invoking the Almighty, Omniscient, Omnipotent Lord (Creator) who is the beginning of all that ever existed and will do so. Shri Dnyaneshwar then remembers the sacred Vedas who refer to Him.

      Verse 2

      Reference to Lord Ganesh , is about reverberation of Bramhan that began at Lord’s Supreme Will. The Bramhan that encompasses both forms and that which exists without any specific form, reverberates through the available space, the cosmos. Lord Ganesh thus is revered as the One Who will enlighten the unknown to an earnest and deserving seeker.

      The following set of verses are essentially guiding seeker to turn attention of consciousness inwards, that is from external , material manifestations of matter, which a bodily existence may seek to possess  ( for instance the beauty as readily conveyed by senses, the sight of precious jewels, the enthralling material arrangements, the breathtaking colors, fragrances, awe inspiring , mesmerizing , soothing, comforting vistas , melodious voices and tunes and so  on), for their perceived value, to the core idea of what it is that is of real, lasting value to a wondering consciousness that seeks to know the Eternal Truth.

      At the same time, they also serve as symbolic interpretations of ritualistic worship of Lord Ganesh. (To elucidate the true meaning of worshipping Lord rather than to seek material knowledge and corresponding fortunes.)

      Verse 3

      The symbolism is about the intention to describe and the language and words themselves thus become means to express (the teachings of Lord). The natural proclivity of consciousness to imagine the form first is being trained to seek satisfaction in the linguistic expression of His teachings, as the intention (and the sincere application to train consciousness towards Divine) should not be lost when the imagination of seeker ( however earnest such being is) is subconsciously influenced by the gravity of bodily form as is perceived to be needed in remembering Him.

      Verse 4

      The lasting memories of such perception then should substitute the cognition’s habitual need to imagine body’s form when praying in remembrance of Him. (This does not mean that idols should not be worshipped but rather Shri Dnyaneshwar earnestly advices seekers to train their respective perception to move above and beyond the habitual familiarity of bodily form when imagining Him.)

      Verse 5

      The lasting perception of beauty hence should be in the honest and earnest perception of Creator as it gets formed in the mind of seeker (and not in the physical bodily charm). Shri Dnyeshwar thus reminds seeker is not influenced by the gravity of physical senses and the pleasures that come with it, when imagining Him. (For any vision that is influenced by sensory pleasures will inevitably lead to a dungeon of darkness. He continues this analogy further by remarking that the true meaning of sacred verses (such as the Vedas and the Puranas) is the wealth that an earnest seeker must seek (and not be influenced by promises of material wealth). The lessons in divinity as found in Puranas are the precious jewels one must seek

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