From Bhagavadgita (I)

On 'Sannyasa' and 'Yoga'

He who merely renounces the physicalities of the world is not a Sanyaasi, nor is the one to abandon all karma is a Yogi. 

None becomes a Yogi without being a Sannyasi, nor does one become a Sannyasi without being a Yogi, for in embodiment and in soul Yoga and Sannyasa are virtually one.

One who is true to his duties and performs them with complete devotion not thinking of the fruits  of his deeds and the consequences of the Karma is the 'true Yogi'. 

He who floats around without a care of the world, he who is free of all attachments and beyond all desires,  he whose mind is resolute and in perfect serenity amidst the conflicts, he who sees earth, stone, and universe all as equals, and he who is conquered by none but himself, he is the true Yogi.

He who finds action in inaction, inaction in action, solace in a crowd, and enjoyment in solace, he who knows and is able to reject the futility of things is the true Yogi.

(Interpreted)

Hesitation

This single factor is the reason for much of the losses...if it is a normal human life. Not all have the privilege of discarding it altogether, and if they do, none or very few can conjure up the courage to step over, most of the times. Losses include those of opportunities, persons, or sometimes the very soul of a being.

~ V

Change...

Change is inevitable...no matter how hard I try to save myself... :)...at least now I am starting to feel it little by little. I never thought I would change...but it all happened and I didn't get the slightest hint of what was happening. Many of my beliefs I held so strongly are bent by two full right angles...and this doesn't bother me at all....most surprisingly. I won't write much here on a public blog...because for now I want to savor the change... just for myself...

~ V

Sketches by Vivek..

I sketch sometimes to fight boredom...or say to kill time. Thought of posting a few...and... no questions please..








N.B. : Thanks to 'Yogi ka camera'.. and pics from 'deviant art' which acted as reference for some.

~ V

Something from Bleach..

"I am disappointed in you Kurosaki-san. Truly disappointing, but your sword only reflects fear.

When you dodge, you are afraid of getting cut.
When you attack, you are afraid to cut.
And even when you protect someone, you are afraid of letting the person die.

That's right. Your sword is only telling me what you fear.
But that's not the way to go. In battle fear is not what you need. Nothing will be born from that.

If you dodge you will not get cut.
If you protect someone you will not let the person die.
If you attack you will cut.

Here can you see it, the reflection on my blade, of the will to cut you?

That's it. So you do have it. "Will".
All I can teach you is 'resolve'."


(~ Urahara Kisuke to Kurosaki Ichigo)

Used up!

In this world there are generally two kind of people: people who use others and people who are used. There also exists a third kind: people who don't care.

~ V

From: The Republic, Book I

He who refuses to rule is liable to be ruled by one who is worse than himself.

He who is of a certain nature, is like those who are of a certain nature; he who is not, not.

Mankind censure injustice, fearing that they may be victims of it and not because they shrink from committing it.

A person of skill never makes a mistake in so far as he is what his name(read: skill) implies; they none of them err unless their skill fails them, and they cease to be skilled artists.

Of all things;-justice is useful then they are useless, and useless when they are useful.

Being just is the virtue of men.