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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)

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)

To avoid this, Krishna insists, the mind must be stronger than the senses and understanding of the Self stronger than the mind.The concept of duty is central to Krishna's discussion and the worldview of the individuals involved.(4/6)

Central to Krishna's explanation of action versus inaction or wrong action is the concept of the three gunas:sattva: purity and constructiveness; rajas: passion; and tamas: darkness and destruction. An imbalance of these qualities results in an imbalanced world.(5/6)

Hence as Krishna explained, neglect of dharma would lead to bad social and personal consequences. Krishna explains that his duty lies in following his dharma, which as a warrior is to fight the battle against his kinsmen.(6/6)
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