Discipline

Our discipline is something that all of us have since we were little. Our mothers and teachers have always struggled to make us follow the rules, and not to do anything wrong. Our discipline is a base of our lives and it is what makes our lives go on. If there was no discipline in following something people would simply not do it. Discipline is one of the basics to following your goals, your dreams, and your beliefs. Following something requires discipline and that is stated in the Gita too. Krishna is very strong on his beliefs and on his discipline. That is why Arjuna is his listener; he has the discipline to follow him all of the time.

Why Is Shame Worse

What is worse, shame or death? This question varies a lot depending on religion, beliefs and culture. At first sight you might say that death is worse than shame since shame can be overcome and death is the end. If you ask a Christian person they would say that death is worse than shame since shame will only last a while and in the other hand death is going to Heaven and ending your life. But if you ask a Buddhist person they would say that shame is worse since they believe in reincarnation so dying isn’t really the end. “People will tell of your undying shame, and for a man of honor shame is worse than death”. (2nd teaching, 33) The Gita says that shame is worse than death. This might be influenced with the religion in India, Buddhism. They believe that death is not the end so that is why the Gita says its better not to have shame.

The Example For War

Throughout history, since the first civilizations the ghost of war has always been present. It has haunted us, frightened us and hurt us. It has broken countries, families and lives apart. Always, the great warriors have been remembered for destroying, breaking and even killing people. Wars have always been present in history and we still haven’t been able to take it away, to finish it and sincerely it is practically impossible to end every single war on Earth. We have seen the wars in ancient China, in the Middle East during the time of Jesus and the wars we have seen in Gilgamesh. Now, another war takes place in the Bhgavad Gita, in India.

In this place, the great warrior is not like the rest great warriors that we have encountered throughout time. This great warrior was brave, but in a different way, he told his king what he thought. “I do not want to kill them, even if I am killed, Krishna”. He was not the typical bloody warrior whose pride was in killing people and making war. “What joy is there for us, Krishna, in killing Dhritarashtra’s sons?” That is the question everyone should ask themselves in wars. Why do we want to kill our brothers, what do we gain from it? There always has to be another way to solve this that does not include killing and breaking families apart. Soldiers in the XXI century should learn from this warrior, Arjuna. He should be an example and these questions should be in the soldiers’ minds all the time.

His Life. The Gospel According To St. Matthew

Was He Loved Or Hated? The Gospel According To St. John

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him.” St. John 1, 1-3. Jesus came and he is classified by St. John as the human Word of God. Then appeared John the Baptist who said he had to prepare the lord who was coming. He knew that the son of God was coming and he had to do something for him. 2 disciples heard that Jesus was the son of God and followed him. John the Baptist baptized Jesus and 3 days later he made his first miracle of converting water into wine.

A ruler of the Jews, called Nicodemus said Jesus was a teacher of God. Jesus taught him many things as well as telling him “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (3, 16) Jesus continues his way baptizing people as well as John the Baptist did.

Jesus talked with metaphors that taught the people all of his teachings. He came to a place called Samaria where he made another miracle; he cured a boy who was very close to death. Other gospels say that Jesus was loved by the people but St. John states the Jews became angry at him for saying he was their king. Jesus returns to Galilee and creates food for five thousand persons out of 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. Jesus said “I am the bread of life, he that cometh to me shall never hunger” (6, 35)

Even with everything he did and promised, still not many people believed in him. Jesus predicted his death and because of this, he accused his followers of being sinners, Jesus was desperate. He went to a temple to give all of his teachings and when he said he was the son of God, he was confronted and the people threw stones at him, although he was able to escape. Jesus gave life back to Lazarus and this didn’t help, people did not believe in him.

Jesus was betrayed by his dispel Judas, and was arrested by the soldiers that Judas lead to him. Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus and was crucified. On Sunday, Mary Magdalene alone came to the Grave and saw Jesus was not there, he appeared to her and later to his disciples “Peace be unto you : as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you” (20, 21)

A Little Boy Named Jesus Told By ST. Luke

Life was flowing normally. Both families were happy and were very close and loving, until that day came. It was a holly day, when the angel Gabriel came down from the heavens. The Angel Gabriel presented himself to Zechariah husband of Elizabeth, relative to Mary. He told Zechariah that his wife, Elizabeth was pregnant by the Holy Spirit and was giving birth to John The Baptist, who later was Jesus’ prophet. Elizabeth meets Mary and tells he she will have a son by the grace of the Holy Spirit and that she will be the “mother of my lord” (1,43). After some months, John is born while Mary en her betrothed Joseph travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem. This was the place of birth of Jesus Christ.

The family later goes to Jerusalem where Jesus doesn’t appear for three days. After looking for the three days, Mary finds his in the temple with all of the sages. Jesus’ only response to Mary’s preoccupation is “How is it that ye sought me?” (2, 49) Jesus grew up and after some time he meets John the Baptist who baptizes him in the desert.

In The Gospel according to St. Luke, they describe all of Jesus’ ancestors which surprisingly start with Adam who is classified as “the son of God”

Jesus is tested by Satan by being sent 40 days to the wilderness. After the 40 days are over, Jesus starts his preaching. St. Luke explains how Jesus exorcised a demon and also they say how he cured other things, not specifying what else he did. Jesus later met Simon Peter who he made a miracle by improving his fishing. He became the first of the 12 apostles. Jesus faced the opposition from the Pharisees.

In difference with The Gospel according to St. Matthew, Jesus came to the top of the mount and gave a small sermon in which he said “Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you” (6, 27) Jesus continued becoming very popular in Israel as he revived a boy from his death. Jesus sends all of his apostles to do the same as he did and cure illnesses. On one day, Jesus predicted his crucifixion. After, he asked Peter who he was and Peter replied “The Christ of God”

Jesus never exactly specified he was the son of God. “Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.” (22, 70)

Jesus is crucified and his last words before dying were “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (23, 34)

3 days later, a group of women including Mary Magdalene go to his grave and saw that he is not there. The angels appear on to them and say he has resurrected. Jesus came to his apostles and gave his last words and “And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.” (24, 51)