The six Spiritual Treasures ...

Krishna taught Arjuna all the qualities which make one an ideal person,
firmly established in wisdom.
1. peace of mind,
2. sense control,
3. renunciation of desires,
4. fortitude under all circumstances this means that whatever be the
test, whatever be the circumstances, you maintain a steady, undeluded
and unwavering mind,
5. a firm faith in the teachings of the scriptures, as well as in the
words of the guru and the great saints who have trod the spiritual
path before you, and
6. being contented under all circumstances and having complete
equanimity of mind.

Only when you have equanimity of mind will you be able to develop
firmness and fortitude. Only when you have fortitude will you
be able to develop firm faith. Only when you have intense faith
will you have some sacred feelings and renounce desires. Only
when you have disgust for the objects of the world will you
have sense control. Then when you have achieved sense control,
you will gain peace of mind. Where there is peace of mind there
is inner and outer purity. And where there is inner and outer purity,
patience will be second-nature to you and you will dwell automatically
in that peaceful state. Therefore, you must make an effort to develop
these basic qualities which are so vital to progress on the spiritual
path.

By reading or listening to these teachings on the Gita, or even
committing various passages to memory, you will not be able to achieve
much. Along with these activities of the mind, you have to put at least
one or two of the injunctions given here into practice. Only then will
the fragrance of the Gita enter your heart. It is Baba's wish that
all these great teachings which you have been enjoying be put into
practice by you, so that they can become your inner treasure
and be an integral part of your expression in all your
day-to-day activities.

mukundan

(saibaba gita)