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Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 18-मोक्षसंन्यासयोग
In response to Arjuna's question about difference between Sanyasa and Tyaga shri Krishna provided several contemporary definitions of tyaga. He then enumerated three types of tyaga based on the three gunas.(1/n)
In response to Arjuna's question about difference between Sanyasa and Tyaga shri Krishna provided several contemporary definitions of tyaga. He then enumerated three types of tyaga based on the three gunas.(1/n)
The foremost is sattvic where the individual performs his duty without attachment to the reward. Shri Krishna analyzed the five factors that are involved in any action : the foundation, the doer, the instruments, energy and divinity.
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He then analyzed three factors that compel us to act: knowledge,action and the sense of doership.These three as well as intellect,fortitude and joy were each categorized as sattvic, raajsic and taamsic. It proves that that nothing is free from the effect of these three gunas(3/n)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 14- गुणत्रयविभागयोग
The three gunas sattva, rajas, and tamas are based upon a person's disposition. The gunas keep the eternal Self bound to the physical body. Sattva binds by attachment to knowledge and joy(continue...)(1.1/5)
The three gunas sattva, rajas, and tamas are based upon a person's disposition. The gunas keep the eternal Self bound to the physical body. Sattva binds by attachment to knowledge and joy(continue...)(1.1/5)
...rajas by passion and activity, and tamas by laziness and sleep. Of the three, sattva has the power to uplift a person and lead to enlightenment because it is connected to wisdom. The other two create stasis, or drag a person down.(1.2/5)
Conversely, sattva without attachment can help a person leave the cycle of death and rebirth(attain moksh). Krishna names sattva as the "ruling trait" of a person who is on the path of understanding and knowledge.(2/5)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 10- विभूतियोग
Krishna tells Arjuna that he's the Supreme manifestation of God.All other gods and spiritualistic humans are the manifestation of him.The highest form of worship is to enter state of divinity and to consider him the Supreme.(1/6)
Krishna tells Arjuna that he's the Supreme manifestation of God.All other gods and spiritualistic humans are the manifestation of him.The highest form of worship is to enter state of divinity and to consider him the Supreme.(1/6)
Krishna describes himself as both the positive and negative attributes of universe, pleasure and pain, courage and fear. A person who can conceive Krishna as the source of all manifestations will escape from the cycle of rebirth and will attain moksh.(2/6)
Shri Krishna tells Arjuna,
"अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्त: सर्वं प्रवर्तते |
इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विता: ||"
"I am the source or everything, from me everything evolves and thus the wise who understands this, worships me."(3.1/6)
"अहं सर्वस्य प्रभवो मत्त: सर्वं प्रवर्तते |
इति मत्वा भजन्ते मां बुधा भावसमन्विता: ||"
"I am the source or everything, from me everything evolves and thus the wise who understands this, worships me."(3.1/6)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 9- राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोग
In this chapter Krishna describes how Arjuna can turn his actions into prayer and offerings to God.
In yogic traditions, the yoga of devotion is called bhakti yoga and emphasizes love and thanks to God.(1/7)
In this chapter Krishna describes how Arjuna can turn his actions into prayer and offerings to God.
In yogic traditions, the yoga of devotion is called bhakti yoga and emphasizes love and thanks to God.(1/7)
The idea of love is interwoven in the concept of worship, and Krishna urges Arjuna to pour this love for God into all his actions. Krishna himself is often portrayed in Hindu traditions as the manifestation of God that represents love between humans and God.(2/7)
When Krishna introduces the idea of the "cosmic cycle," he is referring to the long ages. At the end of this cycle,Krishna brings all beings back to himself and starts an entirely new cycle once again.This process is a larger manifestation of the concept of (continue..)(3.1/7)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 8- अक्षरब्रह्मयोग
Arjuna asks Krishna to tell him about the nature of the Self, God, and action. He also asks Krishna to explain worship and how to be with God at the time of death. Krishna explains that true freedom is "union with God."(1/5)
Arjuna asks Krishna to tell him about the nature of the Self, God, and action. He also asks Krishna to explain worship and how to be with God at the time of death. Krishna explains that true freedom is "union with God."(1/5)
When all things are destroyed with cycling of the universe, primal existence is what remains. Krishna says men who reach this state, which he calls "supreme dwelling," will not be reborn again(as he would attain moksh).He calls each of these rare individuals a Supreme Being.(2/5)
A yogic person mediates on the nature of the Self and God as existing beyond the body,mind, and senses as a supreme,unchanging soul.Through meditating upon this supreme soul or Krishna, that person will achieve freedom.They will be unattached to either suffering or serenity.(3/5)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 7-ज्ञानविज्ञानयोग
Krishna tells Arjuna one can know him (God) by practicing nonattachment. He tells him that he (God) is the fundamental essence of the universe and that his current form is just an earthly incarnation.(1/7)
Krishna tells Arjuna one can know him (God) by practicing nonattachment. He tells him that he (God) is the fundamental essence of the universe and that his current form is just an earthly incarnation.(1/7)
Shri Krishna says-
"मत्त: परतरं नान्यत्किञ्चिदस्ति धनञ्जय |
मयि सर्वमिदं प्रोतं सूत्रे मणिगणा इव ||"
"Beyond me there is none other, not even a little. Like beads are pervaded by string, all this is in me."(2/7)
"मत्त: परतरं नान्यत्किञ्चिदस्ति धनञ्जय |
मयि सर्वमिदं प्रोतं सूत्रे मणिगणा इव ||"
"Beyond me there is none other, not even a little. Like beads are pervaded by string, all this is in me."(2/7)
Krishna divides those who worship him into four types: the person in distress, the power-seeker, the wisdom-seeker, and the sage. The sage is the type that already has achieved serenity of mind through yoga and meditation and understands the nature of God and Self.(3/7)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 6- आत्मसंयमयोग
According to Krishna, karma yoga is also renunciation because it requires the person to sacrifice their "own selfish will." The self-consisting of the mind, senses, and body can aid the soul of a person.(1/7)
According to Krishna, karma yoga is also renunciation because it requires the person to sacrifice their "own selfish will." The self-consisting of the mind, senses, and body can aid the soul of a person.(1/7)
By practicing yoga, one can develop an ability to control their mind and senses. To practice yoga, one must master the practice of meditation.
Meditation brings calm and peace to the mind, which then dissolves to reveal the Self.(2/7)
Meditation brings calm and peace to the mind, which then dissolves to reveal the Self.(2/7)
Teaching Arjuna how to reach liberation through the path of yoga, realizing the Self and thus God, Krishna says, "He who is rooted in oneness, realizes that I (krishna)am present in every being."(3/7)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 5- कर्मसंन्यासयोग
Arjuna asks Krishna whether the path of renunciation(sanyasa)or the path of action(karma) is better for him. Krishna replies that both paths are good but that the path of karma yoga is more direct. (1/7)
Arjuna asks Krishna whether the path of renunciation(sanyasa)or the path of action(karma) is better for him. Krishna replies that both paths are good but that the path of karma yoga is more direct. (1/7)
The path of renunciation and the path of action both lead to the Self, if practiced deeply.Ignorance of the Self is what causes men to "act badly." Krishna insists that one must understand that the Self at the core of all beings is the same.(2/7)
Shri Krishna talks about "equality" when he says:
"इहैव तैर्जित: सर्गो येषां साम्ये स्थितं मन: |
निर्दोषं हि समं ब्रह्म तस्माद् ब्रह्मणि ते स्थिता: ||"
"Those whose minds are established in equality of vision, conquer the cycle of birth and death in this very life."(3/7)
"इहैव तैर्जित: सर्गो येषां साम्ये स्थितं मन: |
निर्दोषं हि समं ब्रह्म तस्माद् ब्रह्मणि ते स्थिता: ||"
"Those whose minds are established in equality of vision, conquer the cycle of birth and death in this very life."(3/7)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 4-ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोग
Krishna tells Arjuna that he has been born countless times, is eternal, and comes to earth in human form when "righteousness falters and chaos threatens to prevail."(1/7)
Krishna tells Arjuna that he has been born countless times, is eternal, and comes to earth in human form when "righteousness falters and chaos threatens to prevail."(1/7)
Krishna helps Arjuna understand the complex nature of action.Worship, or sacrifice, has many paths, including the paths of meditation, self-denial, and study of scriptures. Wisdom is the outcome of right action.(2/7)
The concept of sacrifice in hindu, specifically the Vedic tradition has a nuanced meaning. Originally, the sacrifice consisted of rituals and offerings(water, food or sacred fire).
But the statement "men sacrifices to the gods" actually refers to the practice of ritual.(3/7)
But the statement "men sacrifices to the gods" actually refers to the practice of ritual.(3/7)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 3- कर्मयोग
Arjuna asks why Krishna seems to advocate the path of knowledge and understanding while pushing Arjuna to do action. Krishna then explains two paths:knowledge and action(karma).(1/6)
Arjuna asks why Krishna seems to advocate the path of knowledge and understanding while pushing Arjuna to do action. Krishna then explains two paths:knowledge and action(karma).(1/6)
Some people are suited to the first path, and others to the second path. Krishna proposes that right action is another form of worship and that only by doing necessary and right action can the Self find freedom.He himself engages in action despite needing or desiring nothing(2/6)
Arjuna then asks Krishna what drives men to evil action. Krishna explains they are driven by the guna called rajas, or the quality that includes passion and violence.The presence of too much of this guna causes people to act out of desire and anger, thus causing evil action(3/6)
Summary of Adhyay 2-One of the most important Adhayay of #ShreeBhagwatGita- कर्मयोग
Krishna responds to Arjuna by arguing that such timidity at this moment is "unworthy of a noble mind." Still, Arjuna insists that he cannot bear the thought of killing his kinsmen (1/6)
Krishna responds to Arjuna by arguing that such timidity at this moment is "unworthy of a noble mind." Still, Arjuna insists that he cannot bear the thought of killing his kinsmen (1/6)
Moving further, Shree krishna gives an explanation about Aatma(soul). Krishna explains that Arjuna's "sorrow is sheer delusion" because physical sensations are transitory just as life and death are transitory. Everything that exists has always existed.(2/6)
Aatma never dies, it just pass from one body to the next in each life. It is only the body that can die. Krishna insists that his duty in this life is a warrior's duty. Hence, Arjun must live to his highest potential by fulfilling his duty.(3/6)
Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 1- अर्जुनविषादयो
The root cause of all sorrow and suffering in this world is our inability to deal with conflict.. Conflict is everywhere, and we have to learn to handle it. (1/7)
The root cause of all sorrow and suffering in this world is our inability to deal with conflict.. Conflict is everywhere, and we have to learn to handle it. (1/7)
The sooner we recognize this universal truth about conflict and its impact, the sooner we can progress in our personal, professional, and ultimately, spiritual journeys.We experience conflict at three levels – material, mental and spiritual.(2/7)
When confronting the material conflict of battle, Arjun’s rational mind was clear he was a warrior, and he had entered the battlefield to fight a war against the enemy for a just cause. But, upon seeing his family on the enemy side, his rational mind became conflicted.(3/7)
