Introduction

Some of the greatest spiritual books in the world and deepest spiritual instructions are those in the Vedic literature. And the essence of the Vedic path, which many also call Hinduism, are the Upanishads, the Vedanta Sutras, and especially the Bhagavad-gita. The Bhagavad-gita contains the most important teachings of Lord Krishna and the foundation of Vedic wisdom. Therefore, we will take some of the essential verses from the Bhagavad-gita and show a 31-day course of action that leads to salvation, or moksha as it is called in Sanskrit. This means liberation from material existence which takes us back to the Kingdom of God. This path is for anyone, and will certainly lead you to a new and exciting life.

As you proceed through you will see how God is your friend who cares about you and wants you to understand this knowledge about your spiritual identity and your eternal, loving relationship with Him.

Sometimes in this world you may have felt hopeless, depressed, or overwhelmed with the sorrow that is often seen in this troubled land, or even unsure of yourself and what path you should take. But God wants you to rise up out of that mindset of darkness and come back to Him. And you can do that in this life, right now.

By following these simple instructions for the next 31 days, one lesson each day, you will be relieved of so much confusion about life and will attain a high level of peace and clarity. You will see that reaching God is not difficult. This can and will change your life. It is simple, easy, and requires no money. You can do it alone, or with friends and family. Reviving your connection with the loving God Krishna will be a most fulfilling experience. It can fill the emptiness in your life.

Lord Krishna has always been your friend, waiting for you to turn toward Him. And now is your chance to reawaken your awareness of your true spiritual nature and how you are always connected with Him. This is your destiny. This is what your life was meant for. And now is your chance to open the door to that rare and special destiny. This is God’s message to you just as He spoke this message to Arjuna, another friend of His in the Bhagavad-gita. You simply have to be open to the message.

If you have questions as you go through this booklet, then ask the person who gave this to you, or go to your local temple, or write to us through our email. We will do whatever we can to help you. Remember, you are not alone. We are all friends and equal in the vision of God.

Use these instructions to start your daily morning meditations or prayers, or quiet times of reflection. Take a day to contemplate each point and to make the necessary change for spiritual progress. This does not mean that merely by reading this you will attain liberation, but if you add the attributes or activities that are suggested in the verses, and seriously keep them in your life and continue practicing them, then by the time you finish this course you will have most everything you need to attain moksha. Also, get a copy of the Bhagavad-gita, if you do not already have one, to continue your studies and spiritual advancement. Use these verses as often as you want for introspection on yourself and to see how far you have progressed, or to continue your steady advancement toward liberation from material existence and your return to the spiritual world. You will see that the spiritual strata is much closer than you think.

DAY ONE: BEGINNING YOUR NEW LIFE

“In this endeavor there is no loss or diminution, and a little advancement on this path can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear.” (Bg.2.40)

One of the most important things to understand is that a little progress on the spiritual path is eternal. It stays with you forever. It is not like material or bodily development that lasts a short time, or, if you’re lucky, as long as you keep your body. For example, you may work so hard saving money for a nice vacation, but however pleasant or adventurous your trip may be, your money will be spent afterwards and when you return you will have to start saving your money again.

Or you may study for a great career, and even get started working in the field of your choice, only to find that as the world changes, your occupation is no longer needed so much. Or you get laid off from your job. Then you have to start something new.

Or you may have had a most pleasant life, surrounded by wife and family, living in a beautiful house and so on, but then the time comes when you get old and sickly and then you die, forcing you to leave everything you had. No one wants this, but this is the nature of material existence, where change is the only constant, whether it is wanted or not. It is forced on you.

However, whatever spiritual advancement you make never dwindles, nor changes or becomes lost. Everything is temporary. Even if you make only a little advancement in your life, it stays with you to be picked up and added to in your next life. Plus, it will naturally keep you moving forward lifetime after lifetime. That way after death you will not enter any dark areas or hellish situations. You are protected. And where we go after death is a foremost concern of many people as they get old and decrepit. But no such fear need exist for one who follows the spiritual path.