The Annex, Toronto
Taking Stock
Our Hamilton Zoom group is
nearing the end of Chapter 18 from the Gita. It is the final chapter and
involves surrender to the Supreme. The word ashraya refers to “taking
shelter of” or “taking the protection from.” You may call it a security issue.
In the world, which is very precarious, we seek safety. That safety or security
is guaranteed when incorporating the right mood of cooperation. Because souls are
independently-minded there is a tendency to be lost in maya’s clutches.
But when we declare, and more so act out, the will of the Supreme we receive
that special protection.
Our study group from Mississauga
that follows up back-to-back with Hamilton has merely begun the Gita.
Oh, they are a good bunch and they’ve been around, devotionally, for a while
but we recently commenced with Chapter One involving “observing the armies.”
That brings to mind that it is essential for us to observe ourselves; to do some
self-analysis, take stock or look at our inner inventory.
In the context of this chapter,
we can view both historically and metaphorically the observing of the powerful
army of Duryodhana as still not so powerful as the Pandava’s due to having the
benefit of Krishna’s presence.
We are left to ask ourselves, “Do
I have Krishna’s presence? Or do I stand alone? Am I taking surrendering steps?”
The message of the Gita
from Chapter One to Eighteen takes one on a journey of self-discovery.
May the Source be with you!
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