The document summarizes Chapter 7, Verse 16 of the Bhagavad Gita. It discusses the four types of devotees that surrender to Krishna - the distressed, those desiring wealth, the inquisitive, and those seeking knowledge. It provides details on each type, including examples. It notes that while these devotees approach Krishna for different reasons, they can become pure devotees if purified by association with pure devotees and free of material desires and expectations of reward. The jnani or person of knowledge is described as having complete recognition and identification with Krishna.
Bhagvad Gita chapter 12 ,(Revised 2021) Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) ,F...Medicherla Kumar
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Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) - 20 verses. It describes Bhakti Yoga in detail. Krishna extols the benefits of devotion (12:1-12).
He also explains different forms of devotions and spiritual disciplines. Arjuna inquires whether it is better to worship Krishna (incarnate God) through devotional service or the impersonal God (Ningana Brahma). Krishna clarifies that one who is engaged in active service is the highest (12:20).
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• Chapter 16: Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the divine and the demonical properties) - 24 verses.
Krishna indicates the divine and the demonic traits present in human nature. After mentioning twenty-six godly qualities, Krishna explains the demoniac nature which degrades the soul through arrogant, ignorant, and conceited pursuits of sense gratification and power (16:1-18).
He counsels that, in order to attain the supreme destination, one must give up lust, anger and greed (16:21-22).
Assisted by buddhi (intellect) and supported by scriptural confirmation, one should discern right and wrong and act appropriately (16:24).
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 8 (Revised 2021),Akshara-Brahma Yoga (The yoga of indest...Medicherla Kumar
Chapter 8: Akshara-Brahma Yoga
(The yoga of indestructible Brahma) - 28 verses.
Krishna tells Arjuna that, by remembering him at the time of death, one can attain his supreme abode (8:5-7).
He pinpoints devotion towards him as the easiest way to attain liberation (8:14).
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Chapter 14: Gunatraya-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of classification of the three gunas) - 27 verses.
Krishna explains the three gunas (qualities/ traits) of material nature, namely satvaguna, rajoguna and tamoguna (goodness, passion and ignorance), respectively (14:5-10).
These three forces control all conditioned persons within this world. A discerning person is of satva nature (14:11).
It is possible to transcend the bondages of these gunas through devotion (14:26).
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Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses.
Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27).
Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47).
Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
Bhagvad Gita chapter 12 ,(Revised 2021) Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) ,F...Medicherla Kumar
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Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) - 20 verses. It describes Bhakti Yoga in detail. Krishna extols the benefits of devotion (12:1-12).
He also explains different forms of devotions and spiritual disciplines. Arjuna inquires whether it is better to worship Krishna (incarnate God) through devotional service or the impersonal God (Ningana Brahma). Krishna clarifies that one who is engaged in active service is the highest (12:20).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
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• Chapter 16: Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the divine and the demonical properties) - 24 verses.
Krishna indicates the divine and the demonic traits present in human nature. After mentioning twenty-six godly qualities, Krishna explains the demoniac nature which degrades the soul through arrogant, ignorant, and conceited pursuits of sense gratification and power (16:1-18).
He counsels that, in order to attain the supreme destination, one must give up lust, anger and greed (16:21-22).
Assisted by buddhi (intellect) and supported by scriptural confirmation, one should discern right and wrong and act appropriately (16:24).
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 8 (Revised 2021),Akshara-Brahma Yoga (The yoga of indest...Medicherla Kumar
Chapter 8: Akshara-Brahma Yoga
(The yoga of indestructible Brahma) - 28 verses.
Krishna tells Arjuna that, by remembering him at the time of death, one can attain his supreme abode (8:5-7).
He pinpoints devotion towards him as the easiest way to attain liberation (8:14).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 14: Gunatraya-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of classification of the three gunas) - 27 verses.
Krishna explains the three gunas (qualities/ traits) of material nature, namely satvaguna, rajoguna and tamoguna (goodness, passion and ignorance), respectively (14:5-10).
These three forces control all conditioned persons within this world. A discerning person is of satva nature (14:11).
It is possible to transcend the bondages of these gunas through devotion (14:26).
•Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses.
Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27).
Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47).
Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
BHAGVAD GITA CHAPTER 6 FLOWCHARTS
Chapter six of the Gita,
Abhyasa Yoga,
alternately entitled in Sanskrit
“Dhyan Yoga” (“The Yoga of Meditation”)
UNITIVE CONTEMPLATION,
or “ Atma Sanyam Yoga”
(“The Yoga of Complete Concentration on the Self”),
the "yoga of controlling the Âmâ
UNDERSTANDING THE YOGA DARSHAN (An exploration of the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
UNDERSTANDING THE YOGA DARSHAN
(An exploration of the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patanjali)
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
The yoga tradition is pan-universal and para-universal in its perspective. In this ancient art and science of right living, reverence is one of the most important qualities required in any sincere aspirant. Without reverence it is difficult to value “that” which we have and “that” which we have been given. It is difficult to understand how blessed we are if we choose not to realize it. The shat darshan are not just mere, philosophical perspectives of the dynamic universe but are a reverential witnessing of the Divine Universal Nature. All aspects of yoga are sacred, not in a limited religious sense but in an unlimited spiritual one. All aspects of yoga need to be respected. It is only when we have such an attitude of respectful love, profound interest, that we can become a yoga bhakta. Then, and then only, will we be fit for these teachings of the highest nature. Any attempt to explore the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patañjali must spring from an attitude of respect, reverence and love for these teachings. If that is absent, then one may as well as be reading any common magazine or newspaper instead. The place, the time and the frame of mind will enable us to develop the right attitude, the universal beatitude towards these elevating teachings. This reverence would be completely lost if we choose to treat them like other mundane information or data. What attitude will you choose? The choice you make determines whether or not the treasure house of the Yoga Sutra opens its doors to you or not!
To order this book and others from ICYEr at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in
Revised (2021) flowcharts and overview.
Chapter 18: Moksha-Sanyasa Yoga (The yoga of liberation through the path of knowledge and self-surrender) - 78 verses. It is a review of the truths already presented (18:6). In conclusion, Krishna advises Arjuna to abandon all forms of dharma and simply surrender unto him (18:66). He describes this as the ultimate perfection of life. After listening to the instructions of Sri Krishna, Arjuna is confirmed and gets ready to fight (18:73). After narrating this conversation to Dhritarashtra, Sanjaya regards Krishna with enormous admiration and predicts victory for Arjuna, the supreme archer, for he is surrendered to Krishna, the master of all mystics (18:78).
Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion discusses the principle of devotion, the characteristics of a devotee & how to attain the Supreme through devotion. The last chapter ends with the statement of the Lord that only through unwavering devotion, one will be able to see & merge with the Universal-Form of the Lord. This creates a doubt in Arjuna as to the proper way of worship, & the chapter starts with a question from him.
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 7 (Revised 2021),Jnana-Vijnana Yoga (The yoga of knowled...Medicherla Kumar
Chapter 7: Jnana-Vijnana Yoga (The yoga of knowledge of Nirguna Brahma and manifest divinity) - 30 verses.
Krishna instructs the path of knowledge (Jnana Yoga).
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , (Revised 2021) The flowcharts and overview Medicherla Kumar
Revised and updated in 2021.
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , The flowcharts and overview black and white for printing.
Chapter 17: Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of the classification of the threefold faith) - 28 verses. Krishna mentions three divisions of beliefs, thoughts, deeds and even eating habits corresponding to the three gunas (17:4-10).
• ,
• Faith in Gita ,
Shraddha or Faith
The flowcharts and overview
Revised and updated (2021).
Chapter 10: Vibhuti-Vistara-Yoga (The yoga of divine glories) - 42 verses. Krishna explains his grandeur more specifically and thereby reveals himself the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the source of all (10:2-8). Krishna also tells how his pure devotees know that he is the unborn Supreme Lord, the source of all sages, the source of the material and spiritual worlds, and the source of all qualities and attitudes. Arjuna recognises Krishna as the Supreme Being, as the great sages have done in the past.
A bird\'s eye view of understanding how science is related to our human physiology from different sources. This has been presented in a workshop conducted by Sri sathy sai seva organization, scarborough, Toronto, on March 2007
Here Mahatma Gandhi interprets the Chapter 7, Jnana-Vijnana Yoga of Bhagavad Gita. Here Lord Krishna starts explaining about the characteristics of Brahman, as indicated as "THAT" in the Mahavakya "That Thou Art". He describes his lower & upper natures, His manifestations, the Maya or delusion , a product of the three Gunas, Sattva, Rajas & Tamas, the types of His devotees, the Jnani as the best devotee, & devotion as the easiest method for moksha.
Chapter 16 entitled Daiva Asura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga describes the two types of people, the divine & the demonic, in detail. Their characteristics are given. The man with divine nature aspire for freedom from the bondage of life, while the demonic gets deeply bonded to this world. Lust, wrath & greed are the three gates to hell. Follow the guidelines of Scriptures & do your duty to escape hell.
BHAGVAD GITA CHAPTER 6 FLOWCHARTS
Chapter six of the Gita,
Abhyasa Yoga,
alternately entitled in Sanskrit
“Dhyan Yoga” (“The Yoga of Meditation”)
UNITIVE CONTEMPLATION,
or “ Atma Sanyam Yoga”
(“The Yoga of Complete Concentration on the Self”),
the "yoga of controlling the Âmâ
UNDERSTANDING THE YOGA DARSHAN (An exploration of the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
UNDERSTANDING THE YOGA DARSHAN
(An exploration of the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patanjali)
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
The yoga tradition is pan-universal and para-universal in its perspective. In this ancient art and science of right living, reverence is one of the most important qualities required in any sincere aspirant. Without reverence it is difficult to value “that” which we have and “that” which we have been given. It is difficult to understand how blessed we are if we choose not to realize it. The shat darshan are not just mere, philosophical perspectives of the dynamic universe but are a reverential witnessing of the Divine Universal Nature. All aspects of yoga are sacred, not in a limited religious sense but in an unlimited spiritual one. All aspects of yoga need to be respected. It is only when we have such an attitude of respectful love, profound interest, that we can become a yoga bhakta. Then, and then only, will we be fit for these teachings of the highest nature. Any attempt to explore the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patañjali must spring from an attitude of respect, reverence and love for these teachings. If that is absent, then one may as well as be reading any common magazine or newspaper instead. The place, the time and the frame of mind will enable us to develop the right attitude, the universal beatitude towards these elevating teachings. This reverence would be completely lost if we choose to treat them like other mundane information or data. What attitude will you choose? The choice you make determines whether or not the treasure house of the Yoga Sutra opens its doors to you or not!
To order this book and others from ICYEr at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in
Revised (2021) flowcharts and overview.
Chapter 18: Moksha-Sanyasa Yoga (The yoga of liberation through the path of knowledge and self-surrender) - 78 verses. It is a review of the truths already presented (18:6). In conclusion, Krishna advises Arjuna to abandon all forms of dharma and simply surrender unto him (18:66). He describes this as the ultimate perfection of life. After listening to the instructions of Sri Krishna, Arjuna is confirmed and gets ready to fight (18:73). After narrating this conversation to Dhritarashtra, Sanjaya regards Krishna with enormous admiration and predicts victory for Arjuna, the supreme archer, for he is surrendered to Krishna, the master of all mystics (18:78).
Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion discusses the principle of devotion, the characteristics of a devotee & how to attain the Supreme through devotion. The last chapter ends with the statement of the Lord that only through unwavering devotion, one will be able to see & merge with the Universal-Form of the Lord. This creates a doubt in Arjuna as to the proper way of worship, & the chapter starts with a question from him.
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 7 (Revised 2021),Jnana-Vijnana Yoga (The yoga of knowled...Medicherla Kumar
Chapter 7: Jnana-Vijnana Yoga (The yoga of knowledge of Nirguna Brahma and manifest divinity) - 30 verses.
Krishna instructs the path of knowledge (Jnana Yoga).
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , (Revised 2021) The flowcharts and overview Medicherla Kumar
Revised and updated in 2021.
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , The flowcharts and overview black and white for printing.
Chapter 17: Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of the classification of the threefold faith) - 28 verses. Krishna mentions three divisions of beliefs, thoughts, deeds and even eating habits corresponding to the three gunas (17:4-10).
• ,
• Faith in Gita ,
Shraddha or Faith
The flowcharts and overview
Revised and updated (2021).
Chapter 10: Vibhuti-Vistara-Yoga (The yoga of divine glories) - 42 verses. Krishna explains his grandeur more specifically and thereby reveals himself the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the source of all (10:2-8). Krishna also tells how his pure devotees know that he is the unborn Supreme Lord, the source of all sages, the source of the material and spiritual worlds, and the source of all qualities and attitudes. Arjuna recognises Krishna as the Supreme Being, as the great sages have done in the past.
A bird\'s eye view of understanding how science is related to our human physiology from different sources. This has been presented in a workshop conducted by Sri sathy sai seva organization, scarborough, Toronto, on March 2007
Here Mahatma Gandhi interprets the Chapter 7, Jnana-Vijnana Yoga of Bhagavad Gita. Here Lord Krishna starts explaining about the characteristics of Brahman, as indicated as "THAT" in the Mahavakya "That Thou Art". He describes his lower & upper natures, His manifestations, the Maya or delusion , a product of the three Gunas, Sattva, Rajas & Tamas, the types of His devotees, the Jnani as the best devotee, & devotion as the easiest method for moksha.
Chapter 16 entitled Daiva Asura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga describes the two types of people, the divine & the demonic, in detail. Their characteristics are given. The man with divine nature aspire for freedom from the bondage of life, while the demonic gets deeply bonded to this world. Lust, wrath & greed are the three gates to hell. Follow the guidelines of Scriptures & do your duty to escape hell.
Chapter 15 deals with the Supreme Spirit or Purushothama. It talks about the eternal tree of transmigratory life, cutting which, with detachment, one attains liberation. Describes the Supreme abode reaching which none returns. There are two types of entities, perishable & imperishable in the world. Beyond these is the Supreme Spirit.
Chapter 15 of Bhagavad Gita entitled "Purushothama Yoga"is being interpreted here by Mahatma Gandhi. The chapter begins with the Supreme Lord citing the Ashvatha or banyan tree as a metaphor to symbolise the material manifestation- this world- as a place of bondage & enslavement for the immortal Soul trapped as a Jiva in the perpetual cycle of birth & death.
This presentation by Aravindan Neelakantan, a dedicated social worker from Kanyakumari, portrays the underlying spirit of devotion towards Lord Krishna combined with the glory of Bharath in the National Anthem of India. It also dispels the false notion that the song eulogizes King George V.
Brahmacharya: Celibacy With UnderstandingDada Bhagwan
In the book “Brahmacharya: Celibacy With Right Understanding”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers unique insight into the definition of celibacy and the benefits of brahmacharya.
He clarifies common misunderstandings about celibacy, answering questions such as: “How do you define celibacy?”, “What are the spiritual reasons for abstinence from sex, and what are the benefits of abstinence?”, “Does spiritual power increase from brahmacharya, and how is celibacy related to spirituality and practice?”, “Must one take a vow of celibacy to practice brahmacharya?”
This book offers a clear road map to celibacy meaning and celibacy benefits, and is an invaluable resource for those wanting to learn how to become more spiritual through the practice of brahmacharya.
In Chapter 13, entitled "Kshtra Kshtrajna Vibhaga Yoga" Sri Krishna reveals the distinct difference between the physical body & the immortal Soul. Characteristic of both are described in detail. He explains that the physical body is transitory & perishable, while the Soul is Immutable & Eternal. This chapter contains some of the most beautiful Sanskrit verses of the whole Gita. A proper understanding of the physical & the spiritual will lead to liberation.
Chapter 7, The Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom, of Bhagavad Gita, is here explained by Sant Jnaneswar. As per Vedantic, interpretation, the second group of 6 chapters of Gita explains the meaning of'' That' in the Vedic Mahavakya, THAT THOU ART. Here, the Self or Brahmam is described in great detail. In Chapter 7, Lord Krishna explains the true nature of Brahman, His universality, & His presence in everything.
Here Mahatma Gandhi explains the contents of Chapter 3-Karma Yoga, in his incomparably simple style. He asserts that The Gita is very much concerned with practical life. He connects the Yajna with the use of Charkha for producing yarn to be spun in a handloom, & bodily labour.
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Question : What is the way to peace ?
Answer : Understanding and worship of the Lord and meditation on Him is the way to peace
Question: What attributes of the Lord are mentioned here ?
Answer ;
He is the enjoyer of all sacrifices and austerities;
He is the Lord of all the worlds;
He is the friend of all beings.
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Chapter 15: Purusottama Yoga (The yoga of the supreme person) -20 verses.
It explains the ways and means to free oneself from the grip of the three gunas of matter. Krishna compares the material world to a gigantic banyan tree with its roots in the heavens and its foliage on earth. Krishna invites Arjuna to fell this tree with the "axe of detachment", in order to progress towards his supreme abode (15:3).
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Chapter 2: Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) - 72 verses. Concluding his reasoning and yet confused, Arjuna turns to Lord Krishna for discernment (2:7).
Krishna begins countering Arjuna's objections. Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal self is immortal and the body is designed to pass away (2:12-30).
Explaining the three principles dharma, (right action) atman (individual self) and sarira (body), Krishna reminds Arjuna that, as a warrior, his duty is to uphold the path of dharma through warfare (2:31-38).
Chapter 13: Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the field and the knower of the field) - 34 verses.
Krishna describes the human body as kshetra (temple/field),
stating that one who knows this fact is a kshetrajna (knower) (13:1-18). Krishna describes prakrti (nature/matter), the purusha (enjoyer/spirit) and consciousness (13:19-34).
Unassumingly advancing in knowledge, one can become free from worldly entanglement.
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Chapter 9: Raja-Vidya-Raja-Guhya Yoga (The yoga of the sovereign science and the sovereign secret) - 34 verses.
Krishna discloses to Arjuna how all beings find their existence in him (9:4-8).
He reveals his self, although independent and aloof, as that which pervades, creates and annihilates the entire cosmos through his material energy (9:9-10).
This awareness is recommended as a way to remember him in all circumstances. Krishna affirms that he will take care of his devotees, compensate for their deficiencies, and preserve their strength. And all he asks of his devotees is an offering of a leaf, a flower, or some water - if it is offered with devotion (9:26).
Even if a devotee unintentionally commits a dreadful sin, he will be rectified, for Krishna promises that his devotee will never perish (9:30).
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Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga, or Atmasamyama Yoga (The yoga of self-control) - 46 verses.
Krishna explains the correct posture for meditation (6:11-15) and
how to achieve samadhi (6:24-27).
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Chapter 5: Karma-Sanyasa Yoga (The yoga of action and knowledge) -29 verses. Arjuna wants to know if it is better to renounce action or to be involved in action (5:1). Krishna answers that one who is detached from his works' fruits is the one who is truly detached (5:2-6). He will be in a position to see action in inaction and inaction in action (4:18). Such a person knows that, while the body acts, he, the soul, actually does nothing (5:7).
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• Chapter 3: Karma Yoga (The yoga of action) - 43 verses. Confused by listening to Krishna's exaltation of samkhya (jnana) yoga (The yoga of knowledge), Arjuna questions why he should engage in fighting if knowledge is more important than action (3:1-2). Krishna then explains nishkama karma (performing one's duties without desiring its fruits - detached activity) as the appropriate course of action (3:3-8). He explains that both improper action and neglect of duty are impelled by desire and lack of knowledge. Krishna counsels Arjuna to act with knowledge and detachment without falling victim to his own attractions and aversions (3:29-30).
Bhagvad gita Chapter 11. Revised (2021).The Yoga of Seeing the Cosmic Form (v...Medicherla Kumar
Bhagvad gita Chapter 11. Revised (2021).The Yoga of Seeing the Cosmic Form (viśva-rūpa-darśana-yoga).flowcharts .
Chapter 11: Visvarupa-Darsana Yoga (The yoga of the vision of the universal form) - 55 verses. On Arjuna's request, Krishna displays his visvarupa (universal form), a theophany of a being facing every way and emitting the radiance of a thousand suns, containing all beings and substances in existence (11:9). In this astounding effulgent, all-expansive form, Arjuna sees all soldiers on both sides dying within it (11:10-30). Krishna explains his form as time, the destroyer of all worlds, and requests that Arjuna, knowing in advance the inevitable death of all the warriors, become his instrument (11:32-34).
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• Chapter 4: Jnana-Karma-Sanyasa Yoga (The yoga of knowledge, discipline of action and knowledge) - 42 verses. Krishna reveals to Arjuna his many incarnations for the defence of the virtuous and the destruction of the wicked (4:7). The chapter ends with Krishna glorifying transcendental knowledge and appealing to Arjuna to arm himself with this knowledge, which burns the evil effects of every action to ashes (4:33-42).
Bhagvad gita Chapter- 2 ,Summary.(Revised 2021): Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of kn...Medicherla Kumar
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Chapter 2: Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) - 72 verses. Concluding his reasoning and yet confused, Arjuna turns to Lord Krishna for discernment (2:7). Krishna begins countering Arjuna's objections. Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal self is immortal and the body is designed to pass away (2:12-30). Explaining the three principles dharma, (right action) atman (individual self) and sarira (body), Krishna reminds Arjuna that, as a warrior, his duty is to uphold the path of dharma through warfare (2:31-38).
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• Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses. Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27). Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47). Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
Ramayana 2 AYODHYA KANDA Part-A .THE INNER MEANINGMedicherla Kumar
Ramayana 2 AYODHYA KANDA Part-A .THE INNER MEANING
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Bhagvad Gita chapter 10 verses 8 to 11 CHATURSLOKI GITA
CHATURSLOKI GITA,Vibhuti Yoga,The characteristics of a devotee who has attained the realization of oneness. who has attained the realization of oneness.
THE POWER AND FRUIT OF BHAKTI YOGA
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
5. ONLY THOSE WHO ARE LAW-ABIDING, FAITHFUL MEN,
REVIVE THEIR GOD CONSCIOUSNESS
1-WHEN THEY ARE IN DIFFICULTY,
2-IN NEED OF MONEY,
3-INQUISITIVE,
4- ASPIRING AFTER GATHERING KNOWLEDGE. (7.16)
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
DIFFERENT KINDS OF DEVOTION
[7.16-19]
6. Sukrtinah janah - the people who
do good deeds
Among those sukrtins who recognise and worship Isvara, there are four types
TWO TYPES OF PUNYA
Those people who do good actions now, or did them in previous lives. He says, 'They
seek Me - bhajante mam. And it is because of the punya earned through their good
actions that they seek Me.'
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
the duskrtins who do not seek the
Lord
One gives wealth, pleasures, comfort,
parentage etc. For this you do not
require any culture or inner growth.
There is another type of punya which is
purely spiritual. And that punya-karma
expresses itself no matter where one is
born. Even if a person has a difficult
beginning, it does not deter him at all in
his seeking.
Those who have this type of punya-
karma, those sukrtins, worship
Isvara, mam bhajante. They recognise
Isvara.
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7. The Lord mentions four types of His devotees.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
I) All of them have sufficient recognition of Ishvara to be
devotees but among them there is a gradation.
The degree of recognition,
their attitude,
approach,
prayers, etc.,
all determine the four types.
And they are, he says, aartha, jijnasu, arthaarth, jnani.
8. The Lord mentions four types of His devotees.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
1---Artah : Men in distress remember the Lord
Among ‘arta’ bhaktas we have the example of
Gajendra and Draupadi
2----Arlharthi: Men who seek for prosperity
among the 'Artharthi bhaktas Sugriva, Dhruva, etc
3----Jijnastth: These are people who are eager to know
Among the "jijnisi” bhaktas Parikshit, Uddhava,
and others;
4---- Jnani: The man of knowledge knows the real
nature of the Lord,
among the 'jnani' bhaktas Suka, Narada, Bhishma,
Prahlada and others.
9. The Lord mentions four types of His devotees.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
But in order of their understanding
ārta and arthārthi are one group,
jijñāsu and jñāni, another.
The order in the verse ārta, jijñāsuþ, arthārthi is for the sake of meter.
The four grades mentioned here, it should be noted, have
nothing in common with the four varnas (colours or castes)nothing in common with the four varnas (colours or castes)
classified in xviii, 41, ff.
Here the grades refer to varieties in
contemplative life rather than to social orders,
although it is true that the degree of necessity enters as a
regulating factor even here.
10. T
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
All
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11. ARTHA ARTHARTHI JIJNASU JNANI
The Jijnasu is a
passenger who has
entered the ‘through
carriage’ who also does
not have to detrain and
board another train; butbut
the carriage will bethe carriage will be
detained and attached todetained and attached to
other trains en routeother trains en route
Jnana (wisdom) isJnana (wisdom) is
like thelike the ‘‘throughthrough
traintrain’’, the passenger
need not detrain and
board another train
to reach the
destination.
Ex- Draupadi and
Gajendra are
examples of Arta-
Bhaktas. When
Dussasana
dragged her before
the court of the
Kauravas
The seeker after wealth craves
for money, wife, children,
position, name and fame.
Sugriva and Dhruva were
Artharthi-Bhaktas. Sugriva
wanted to drive away Vali and
get his kingdom. Vibhishana
wanted to put an end to Ravana
and get Lanka. Dhruva wanted a
kingdom where his step mother
would not trouble and ill-treat
him
Ex-Uddhava was a
Jijnasu. He was
dissatisfied with the
world and got wisdom
from Sri Krishna. This is
recorded in the
Bhagavata
Ex-Suka-Maharshi was a
Jnani-Bhakta. He was a
Brahma-Jnani of the
highest type. He realised
that everything was his
own Self. He taught the
Srimad-Bhagavata to
Parikshit.
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The Aarthas and Arth-arthis board the ordinary
train, and will have to alight at a number of
places en route and wait until another train
comes by; they reach the goal by stages.
It is a long and arduous journey. But still it
can be accomplished if the devotee persists.
Thus the goal is attained by all;
only the process and the pace are different.
All seek the same high goal.
Do not limit your desires to the little.
Those who yearn for the Lord are generous and large-hearted.
– Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, from: Geetha Vahini, Chap 13.
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KARMA YOGI He also offers his
prayers; he also performs his daily and
occasional duties, nitya naimittika
karma. But he does all this to gain a
clear mind, antakarana shuddhi, and
the knowledge of Ishvara.he has
discrimination, viveka
The artha and arthaarthi are
kamis because theirs are
kamyakarmas.
When you are a jijnasu you
necessarily become a jnani,
one who knows the truth
of Lord Vishnu,
Parameshvara, as himself.
He is a real bhakta.
The enquirer
They are engaged in ‘ Yajna-dana-
tapas’; chanting various ‘mantras’
visiting pilgrim places.
engaged in
meditations.
striving for liberation.
Artha means that which is desired
Arti means any sorrow or grief.
Sadness, distress, discomfort,
trouble are all called arti.
13. I)I) ARTHAARTHA : Men in distress remember the Lord and pray to
Him for the removal of their difficulties and sorrows.
These form the largest majority of the devotees in the world. They seek
refuge in various Devas as for help and protection.
DESIRE PROMPTED KARMA (KAMYA KARMA)
Men suffering from painful diseases cry for the mercy of the Lord
to save them. So also, when attacked by dacoits or wild
animals, when harassed by wicked people, men call on the Lord
to protect them.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
14. Whatever their nature may be, they
remember the Lord sometimes or other, and recognize Him as
the Higher power, and so, they are all virtuous - 'sukritanah’.
The
Draupadi did so when she was about
to be stripped naked in the Royal
Court o f Dhritarashtra. The
Lord did come down to protect them.
Gajendra cried for the protection of
the Lord when he was
caught by the sea-monster
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
15. 22)) Arlharthi:Arlharthi: Artha means what is desired. In this context it means wealth and things similar
to it – power, progeny and so on. Men who seek for prosperity are the second type of devotees
He thinks he cannot live happily without these things and so he makes use of various means to
get them. He uses local influence, money etc. – plus Bhagavan, because he recognizes that there is
always a factor over which he has no control.
Their object is to enjoy worldly prosperity in the various fields of human life. Naturally they seek
the benevolence of the Lord to confer prosperity on them.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
He will perform rituals in order to invoke Īśvara's grace to help him gain whatever he wants. This is
kāmya-karma, a karma done with a desire to accomplish a given end within saüsāra. The one who
does kāmya- karma is an arthārthi. But he is also an ārta devotee. When he is in trouble he will, of
course, invoke the Lord. An ārtaþ, however, is not an arthārthi because only in distress can he think
of God. DESIRE PROMPTED KARMA (KAMYA KARMA)
16. 3) Jijnastth: These are people who are eager to know
and understand the Lord. He is a KARMA YOGI
The Lord has already declared that the
knowledge-seeker (jijnashu) transcends
sastraic knowledge and Vedic ritualism.
Such intense yearning to know the truth
is the effect of the good aone in several
births.
Great research is carried on into the objective world (Matter- material
persuits) Here and there we come across a research-worker in the field of
the Divine. He is not interesred in Padarta (matter) ,but Yadartha (the truth
behind the matter-God)
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
17. 3) Jijnastth: These are people who are eager
to know and understand the Lord.
jijñāsu is a great devotee. He does not use
Bhagavan as an accomplice for his small little
pursuits; he wants to know who is Īśvara. As a
bhakta he invokes Īśvara's grace for this.
He will try to find out
the ultimate cause of creation,
and the basic secret of their own personality.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
They study the sastras
Examine their own nature
Seek the guidance of the Guru
18. 3) Jijnastth: These are people who are eager to know and understand
the Lord. There is only one reality and that the jijñāsu wants to know.
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
VASANA
PADARTHA (MATTER)
THE TRUTH BEHIND MATTER
YADARTHA (GOD)
VASANALESS
MANAVA (MAN)
DESIRE
DESIRELESS
MADHAVA (GOD)
19. 4) Jnani:4) Jnani: The man of knowledge knows the real nature
of the Lord, and is able to discriminate between the true and the
illusory.
Unlike the 'artha and 'artharthi he has no fears and no desires.
He loves the Lord because he knows that He is the only Reality in the
universe, that He is the repository of all wisdom and bliss.
He has nothing to gain for himself, and so his devotion to the Lord is a
spontaneous act of oneness with Him.
He has attained to
the Self-state and lives in
constant absorption in Atma
GITA Ch 7 , Verse 16
21. The jijñāsu, however, is a karma-yogi so his is a
different type of devotion. Because of his extra punya,
he has discrimination, viveka, and because of
that he is a jijñāsu.
The ārta and arthārthi are kāmis because theirs are kāmya- karmas.
THE DESIRE PROMPTED KARMAS
The fourth one's recognition is complete
so his identification is total. When you are
a jijñāsu you necessarily become a jñāni,
one who knows the truth of Lord Vishnu,
Parameśvara, as himself. He is a real
bhakta.
4
3
1& 2
22. JIJNASU
JNANI
4
3
Draupadi vastraharan
Gajendra's
Prayers of Surrender
2
1
ARTHARDHI-
DHRUVA
SUGREEVA
PRAHLADA
NARADA
PARIKSHIT
ARTHA
Men who seek for prosperity
Desire prompted actions
Men in distress Desire prompted actions
Eager to know and
understand the Lord.
KARMA YOGI
The man of knowledge of GOD
24. 1) What are the four kinds of pious men who surrender to Krsna?
Answer: The distressed, the desirer of wealth, the inquisi tive, and he who is searching for
knowledge of the Absolute.
2) Define the term 'sukritinah'.
Answer: Refers to those who obey the rules and regulations of scriptures, the moral and
social laws, and are, more or less, devoted to the Supreme Lord.
3) Are these four kinds of pious men pure devotees? Explain your answer.
Answer: These persons come to the Supreme Lord for devotional service under different
conditions. These are not pure devotees, because they have some aspiration to fulfill in
exchange for devotional service.
4) Define pure devotional service, citing scriptural evidence.
Answer: Pure devotional service is without aspiration and without desire for material profit. The
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (1.1.11) defines pure devotion thus:
anyabhilasita-sunyam
jnana-karmady-anavrtam
anukulyena krsnanu-
silanam bhaktir uttama
``One should render transcendental loving service to the Supreme Lord Krsna
favorably and without desire for material profit or gain through fruitive activities or philosophical
speculation. That is called pure devotional service.''
7:16 - "O best among the Bharatas, four kinds of pious men begin to render devotional service
unto Me--the distressed, the desirer of wealth, the inquisitive, and he who is searching for
knowledge of the Absolute."
AN ANALYSIS OF BHAGAVAD-GITA
25. Answer:
5) How can materially motivated devotees become pure?
Answer: When these four kinds of persons come to the Supreme Lord for devotional
service and are completely purified by the association of a pure devotee, they also become
pure devotees.
6) For which type of people is devotional service difficult?
Answer: As far as the miscreants are concerned, for them devotional service is very
difficult because their lives are selfish, irregular and without spiritual goals.
7) How can miscreants also become pure devotees?
Answer: Even some of them, by chance, when they come in con tact with a pure devotee,
also become pure devotees.
8) What does one have to understand if he wants to become a pure devotee?
Answer: When the distressed, the inquisitive, the seekers of knowledge, and those who are in
need of money are free from all material desires, and when they fully understand that material
remuneration has nothing to do with spiritual improvement, they become pure devotees.
9) How do the motivated devotees come to the stage of pure devotional service?
Answer: As long as such a purified stage is not attained, devotees in transcendental service to
the Lord are tainted with fruitive activities, the search for mundane knowledge, etc. So one has to
transcend all this before one can come to the stage of pure devotional service.
AN ANALYSIS OF BHAGAVAD-GITA