Mindfulness in the Gita - Dhyana Yoga

Nine lessons from the Gita

- Shri Harold Sequeira

Here's an elaboration of nine prompts related to Dhyana Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita, woven with the concept of mindfulness, and presented in a masterful way:

The Still Point within the Storm of Samsara:

Dhyana Yoga, as illuminated in the Gita, is not about escaping the world, but finding an unshakeable stillness within its very turbulence. Mindfulness, in this context, becomes the anchor, allowing us to observe the ceaseless activity of life - the joys, sorrows, anxieties - without being swept away by them. It is about cultivating a detached awareness, like the eye of a hurricane, where profound peace resides amidst intense activity. This aligns perfectly with the Gita's call to action performed with equanimity, where inner stillness fuels effective engagement with the world.

Mindfulness as the Charioteer of the Mind:

Just as Arjuna needed Krishna as his charioteer to navigate the battlefield, we need mindfulness to guide the often unruly chariot of our mind. The Gita describes the mind as restless and difficult to control, constantly flitting from one thought to another. Mindfulness acts as the reins, bringing awareness to these mental wanderings without judgment, gently guiding it back to the present moment. This disciplined attention, nurtured through practices like meditation, mirrors the focused intent required for Dhyana, allowing us to witness the mind's patterns and gradually gain mastery over them.

Seeing the Divine in Every Flickering Thought:

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