GAURMANDAL DAS

VISION OF PERFECT YOGI (BG 6.28-32) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

It is the consciousness that tells a Yogi from a Bhogi or materialist. Externals could be misleading. Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the way a Perfect Yogi perceives God and the world.

6 PRINCIPLES OF YOGA (BG 6.24-27) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

There are 6 very important and powerful principles for favourable execution of Yoga as explained by Srila Rupa Goswami...
 

THE JOY OF SAMADHI (BG 6.18-23) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

The Real Happiness that every living entity is craving for is beyond the pleasure of  mundane senses. It is experienced in Samadhi.
What is that experience like?
When is that experienced?
How to attain that in current times?

DIET, WORK & REST IN YOGA (BG 6.13-17) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

The right diet, sleep, and work is of paramount importance to mitigate material miseries and attain success  in YOGA. 

YAMA-NIYAMA (BG 6.09-12) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Before you open that Yoga mat and take the 1st breath in, Lord Krishna recommends the two primary elements of Yoga practice i.e. Yama and Niyama. Without it any amount of endeavour in Yoga practice will bring only failure.

DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL VISION (BG 6.05-08) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Its not just theory, but solid fact!
Spiritual existence and phenomena being transcendental to sensual perceptions, usually remain a mystery for the masses.
But... there is a definite process to perceive and enter the spiritual realm. It is possible by developing spiritual vision. How to do that ??

FIRST STEP OF YOGA (BG 6.01-04) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Let's begin to understand the amazing thing called Yoga.
It could be relatively easy or tough process depending upon the path, guide etc. However, one can not imagine any success in any type of Yoga without taking this very important First Step..

INTRODUCTION TO SANKHYA YOGA (BG Chapter 6) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

After Karma Yoga and Gyana Yoga, let us now explore the real philosphy, practices along with the important rules and regulations of Sankhya Yoga as mentioned in Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita.
 

THE PEACE FORMULA (BG 5.26 - 5.29) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

We want peace. 
But, all we get are pieces !
Pieces of nation, family, relations, mind, Broken Heart & Dreams.
In this world of self made chaos and anxiety, let's learn The Peace Formula directly from Lord Krishna himself.

LITMUS TEST OF INTELLIGENCE (BG 5.22 - 5.25) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

IQ, EQ, LR, DI, DS, GD, PI.... so many tests to measure one's intelligence. In Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna gives a very simple and easy test to find a person of intelligence. 
Curious to know?
Do you qualify the test? 
If yes, to what degree?

SECRET OF SPIRITUAL BLISS (BG 5.19 - 5.21) | HG GAURMADNAL DAS

Without experiencing higher pleasure, no one can give up mundane addictive sensual pleasures. Some experience this pleasure very soon, but others even after following spiritual practices for a long time, are unable to realize.
What is missing?
How to experience that taste of spiritual life?  
Is there any shortcut?

ARE YOU A GENTLEMAN (BG 5.14 - 5.18) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

*What is the objective definition of goodness?*
Is it mere social perception which changes with time ? then nothing is good or bad.
If its not, then who defines good or bad ?
*Hurting Dog is bad.....hurting Goat is good?* Wow!

ESCAPING ENTANGLEMENT (BG 5.07 - 5.13) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

We all chose any course of action to increase our independence and freedom. But if we analyse carefully, most of us end up getting MORE entangled. How to come out of this mire? 
 

COUNTERING THE ATHEIST (BG 5.01 - 5.06) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Many so called rationalists or atheists may at times put up some strong arguments that can bewilder a common man. Lets demolish it here in this episode !
Also learn about Karma Yoga and Karma Sannyasa.. 

DOUBTFUL VS FAITHFUL (BG 4.35-42) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

"Keep questioning, keep asking, always remain skeptical, never settle for an answer" .....is the version of few spiritual seekers.
Is it good to always remain skeptical?
Is it necessary to come to a definite conclusion about truth, God and existence?
Is there any loss if I keep neutral?
Hear the answer from Lord Krishna himself.

WHY (BG 4.29-34) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

It's neither about chants nor dress, rituals or work. The factor which defines any action or inaction as spirituality is “WHY”? Without it, even a so called spiritual activity remains on materialistic platform.
WHAT is this WHY? 
HOW to know this WHY ?

YAJNA : TYPES, PRACTISE AND PURPOSE (BG 4.25-32) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Yajña (Sacrifice) is so important that Lord Krishna mentions “without sacrifice one can never live happily on this planet or in this life: what then of the next?” [Bhagavad Gita 4.31]
Do learn how to practice it at home, without igniting fire or calling Vedic priests. Don’t miss, as there is no question of happiness without YAJÑA.

ACTION IN PERFECT KNOWLEDGE (BG 4.19-24) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

It's time to evaluate our progress on the path of Knowledge !
Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the attitude and actions of a person situated in perfect knowledge - How does he think and how does he act ?

SCEINCE OF ACTION (BG 4.14-18) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

"One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men, and he is in the transcendental position, although engaged in all sorts of activities.” …..spoke Lord Krishna to Arjuna. 
What does it mean?
Intrigued !!

THE REAL PATH (BG 4.1-3) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

So much confusion!
Which is the right spiritual path?
How to find a genuine Spiritual Master?
How to figure out actual meaning of scriptures amidst so many contradictory interpretations?