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- Bhagavad Gita - Class 037 - Chapter 16 Slokas 21-24 Benefits of giving up & Consequence of not giving up the 3 bad qualities; Shastras as the instrument of knowledge - Class taken on 15 Jan 2023Sloka 21 : Gateway to hellWhat is the loss if someone is greedy?How does lobham come in way of our enjoyment?What is Bhagavan's advice to Arjuna with regard to these 3 qualities - Desire, Anger and Greed?Sloka 22 : Benefit of giving up the 3 bad qualitiesWhat is the benefit of giving up the 3 bad qualities?What is the benefit of getting involved in good things?What is the highest goal that a human being can attain?Sloka 23 : Consequence of not giving up the 3 bad qualitiesWhat does Bhagavan say about Shastras?What happens when someone does not follow shastras?What is Swabhaava and how does it relate to Shastras?What is the consequence of one living according to the impulse of desire?What are the three things they do not get?Why is Mental purity important?What is the difference between human happiness and animal happiness?Sloka 24 : Shastras as PramaanaWhat is Bhagavan's advice to Arjuna on Shastras?What is the meaning of Pramaana (Instrument of knowledge)?What does the Shastras tell us with regard to actions?What should not be our guide with regard to our actions?Having known what Shastras say, what should we do?Are Shastras relevant?Are Shastras my well-wisher?Why is shraddha (trust / belief / faith) in Shastras important?When will Shastram work?1 hr
- Bhagavad Gita - Class 036 - Chapter 16 Slokas 19-21 Asuras' next life, Three doors to Hell - Class taken on 18 Dec 2022
Sloka 19 : Asuras' next life
What will be Asuras' next life?What will that next life lead to?What does Asuras' hate?How is the hate on religion reflecting on people's lives?Why are Asuras called cruel?Why are Asuras called impious?Sloka 20 : Asuras' subsequent livesWhat are Asuras indiscriminate about?What happens to their subsequent lives?Will they be able to attain moksha?Sloka 21 : Three doors to HellWhat are the three-fold gateways to hell?What does those 3 characters cause to oneself?How does desire manifest itself into Anger and Greed?How does the intensity of anger relate to desire?When we get angry, is that/anger depend on the monetary value or emotional value of the object?What happens if we acquire what we desire?How long will be the greed be on that object?What happens when desire overpowers us?How does desire relate to all asura gunas?What is kaama? how should we understand that?Are Dhaarmic desires wrong?When does a Dharmic desire go wrong?How should our growth be with regard to desires?What are the three stages to manage our desires?How do I identify whether my desires are non-binding?Who is the parent of anger?What are the 4 ways to manage anger?Can anger be removed from our personality in one day?What is the defining guna of humans?How does our parenting further the lobha attitude among the children?58 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 035 - Chapter 16 Slokas 16-18 Asuras' Attitude Asuras' Worship Asuras' Hatred - Class taken on 11 Dec 2022
Sloka 16: Asuras' Attitude
What sort of fancies does an asura have?Why do an asura get confused by their fancies?Why does Bhagavan use the word net of delusion?What are the asuras' enslaved to?Does freedom mean doing what we like?What is real freedom?What happens if we get enslaved to sensory pleasures?What sort of hell will that person fall into?Sloka 17: Asuras' WorshipWhat is the meaning of the word "Sambhavana"?Are we aware of our boasting?What are the 2 main things we talk about?What is the highest form of self-praise?What is self-praise equated to?Is atma-stuti allowed in our shastras?What is atma-puranam equated to?What should we be aware of?What does antar mukham mean?Why is Garva wrong?How does garva hinder moksha?How does an arrogant rich man behave with even a Guru?What are the 2 bad consequences of wealth?How does an Asura perform a yajna / pooja?What are the things to follow when doing a pooja / ritual?How does an asura not adhere to shraddha, time, mantra, dravyam, rithvik and dakshina with regards to rituals and pooja?Sloka 18 : Asuras' HatredHow does an asura think about themselves?What are the other bad qualities that they have?Does an asura find anything good in others?Is praising others approved by Shastras?What does Bhagavan mean when He says asuras hate Him?When do we follow words of a someone? When do we not follow words of a person?1 hr 2 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 034 - Chapter 16 Slokas 13-15 Asuras' Words, Asuras' Ego & Asuras' Delusion - Class taken on 04 Dec 2022
Sloka 13 : Asuras' desires in their own words
Why is silence golden?Does words one speak give us enough information on the kind of person?How does an Asura talk about his / her wealth?How does an Asura talk about his / her desires?How should we use our money?How many parts should our earnings be divided and for what purpose?What is the order to be followed with respect to the use of money? And what is the order we follow?How do the Asuras' boast with regards to their wealth?Sloka 14: Asuras' anger / ahamkaara in their own wordsWhat happens when too many desires are in our mind?How do desires manifest as in our personality?How does an asura talk about their rivals?Why would we want to destroy someone?Does destroying a rival help in really removing our hindrances?Why do the Asuras claim themselves to be Ishvara?Are they really what they claim themselves to be?Sloka 15: Asuras' delusionWhat is the effect if we give too much importance to money and wealth?is having a feeling of superiority on the basis of birth a good thing?Will performing yajnas and pooja give us punya at all times?What determines punya or papa?Why would an Asura like to do charity?What causes the Asuras to speak like this?57 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 033 - Chapter 16 Slokas 09-12 Asura Philosophy; Asuras' Desires; Asuras' minds - Class taken on 27 Nov 2022
Sloka 09 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought process; Asuras view of the world
Why do the asuras do himsa / take to cruel actions?How are desire, anger and greed related?how does an asura treat the world?Sloka 10 : Asuras' DesiresWhat type of desires does asuras have?What are the 2 meanings of insatiable here?What are the 3 qualities that an asura have because of these desires?What sort of pretension, superiority complex and vanity does an asura have?What sort of judgement / view does an asura have? Why do they have such a view?What sort of vrata (resolve) does an asura resort to?Sloka 11 & 12 : Asuras' mindsWhat sort of mind does an asura have?Why does their mind be given to deep anxiety?What is an Asura's highest goal?Will they have any other goals for life?How is name, fame, money, power, position related to punya and calmness of mind?Why it is important for us to know about Asuras mind?How many expectations does an asura have?what sort of expectations are they?What is the difference between aasha and prateeksha?What does these expectations turn to?What do the asuras seek? what is their objective?How do they hoard wealth?Who is a thief?What are the different things we do in our lives which can be called stealing?1 hr 4 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 032 - Chapter 16 Slokas 08-09 Asuras' view of the World; Asura Philosophy - Class taken on 20 Nov 2022Sloka 08 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought process; Asuras view of the worldWhat is the another meaning of the word Asatyam when the Asuras say the world is Asatyam?How does the world function?How are the vedas related to creation?Why do the Asuras believe that the world is not sustained?What is Asuras' view on Dharma and Adharma?What is the implication of no Dharma or Adharma?How is Ishvara related to Creation?Do the Asuras believe in Ishvara?What is the equivalent of Dharma in physical world?How does an advaitin view of Jagat asatyam compare to the Asura view of Jagat Asatyam?What in the view of an Asura is the cause for creation?Why do the asuras believe that desire is the cause?What is carvaka philosophy?On what basis does a person's philosphy depend on?What is the pramana (instrument of knowledge) for a vedantin?What is Punya and what is papa?Is there something called luck?Sloka 09 : Asura philosophyWhat does the word Nashtaatmanaha mean?What is inner maturity?What is real loss and real gain?Why do we lose peace of mind?What is our measurement for success?When is loss known to us?What does vedas mean by "Satyam Eva Jayate"?Can the world help us in gaining real maturity?Should we go by majority view with regards to what to do and what not to do?What does alpa buddhaya mean?Why do the asuras attain loss?What purushartha do they choose?Will artha-kaama bring happiness?1 hr 1 min
- Bhagavad Gita - Class 031 - Chapter 16 Slokas 06-08 Asuri Sampat - Four Gunas of Asuras; Asuras' Philosophy - Class taken on 13 Nov 2022
Sloka 06 : Asura Sampat (Contd...)
What is the meaning of "Kalavum Katru Mara"?Why is the Asura Sampat being explained by Bhagavan?What happens if we spiritually stagnate?Which is easy to acquire - Daiva Sampat or Asura Sampat?Sloka 07: 4 gunas of Asuras1. Pravrttim-Nivrttim na Vidyate - Ignorant of Dharma & AdharmaWhat is the meaning of Pravrtti?What is the meaning of Nivrtti?Are asuras really ignorant of Dharma & Adharma?What are Asuras position on papa & punya? How do they justify their actions?How do we apply this ignorance on our mis-deeds?2. Soucham na vidyate - Cleanliness will not be thereAt what levels Asuras are unclean?What is our attitude towards cleanliness?3. Aachaaraha na vidyate - No religious disciplineWhat does Aachaaraha mean here?What are some of the typical disciplines that the shastras prescribe?Why do we need to shower after waking up from sleep in the morning?How are sleep and death related?What should be our attitude towards food?Are the shastras superstitious? How does it compare with the manners prescribed in western culture?4. Satyam na vidyate - They don't speak truthWhat are the 3 qualities to be considered for a truth?What are the 2 reasons for which the asuras speak lies?Sloka 08 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought processWhat are the 3 attributes that the Asuras give for this world?What does the word jagat indicate here - place or the people within?What is the first meaning of the word jagat asatyam?Why do asuras believe that the world is full of people who speak lies?What was the perception of Yudhishtira and Duryodhana when they were asked about the people in the kingdom?What does the term "Atmavat Manyate Jagat" mean?What is our opinion on others?How does a person whose definition of success is gaiing wealth, see the world?How does an asura see someone who is doing a good deed?How does an asura who lies or cheats see the others?What is one of the characteristic of a sattvic person whenever a person come to their mind?1 hr 1 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 030 - Chapter 16 Slokas 04-06 Asuri Sampat - Ignorance; Outcome of Daivi & Asuri Sampat - Class taken on 06 Nov 2022
Sloka 04: 6 examples of Asuri Sampat
06 Ajnaanam - IgnoranceWhat kind of Ignorance is mentioned here?What is the false equation we do when we want to do what is good for us?What is vipareeta jnana?What are some of the examples of vipareeta jnana?Sloka 05 : Phalam of Daiva & Asura SampatWhere does Daivi Sampat lead to for a person?Where does Asuri Sampat lead to for a person?Is having Daivi Sampat equal to Moksha?How will Daivi Sampat lead us to Moksha?What is simple definition for Dharma & Adharma?What are the 2 types of Punya?What sort of mind the first type of punya give?What is the real source of happiness?When do we get Punya that can give us happiness?When do we get Punya that can give us adhikaaritvam (qualification)?What sort of mind the second type of punya give?What are the other benefits of this punya?How does this punya help us in our spiritual progress?Can a person drop these daivi sampat once he becomes a jnani?How will this Asuri Sampat lead us to bondage?What sort of mind does a Asuri sampat give a person?What sort of a person was Arjuna?Sloka 06 : Bhagavan's epilogue & prologueWhat are the 2 types of human beings?What are the 2 types of samskaaras in human mind?What is a person called when shastra samskaara overpowers swabhava samskara?59 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 029 - Chapter 16 Slokas 03-04 Daivi Sampat - Humility Asuri Sampat - Intro, Showing Off, Disrespectful, Superiority Complex, Harshness - Class taken on 30 Oct 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiva-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
Sloka 03:Naatimaanita - HumilityWhy does Bhagavan start with this value and ends with this value?What should be aware of?What should we do when we start getting good qualities?What should we see these values in us?How are some people born with good qualities?What is the implication when we understand some people are born with qualities?Can we change our character?How can we damage or improve our condition?Sloka 04:6 examples of Asuri SampatWhich gunas are exhibited in Asuri Sampat?Will these gunas bring about downfall of only self?What should be the attitude that one should have when listening to asuri sampat?is having a guilt feeling good?what is the common 4-step process that we take when someone finds a fault in us?what is the attitude we should have if we notice we have these qualities?What is the benefit of studying shastras and whom should we use by gaining those insights?01 Dambaha - Showing offIn what ways we normally show off?02 Darpaha - Disrespecting elderswhat should be our attitude towards elders - whether be it in age, or relationship or position?03 Abhimaanha - Superiority complexWhat could be the reason that one feels arrogant?How does Puranas help us to understand these qualities?04 Krodaha - AngerWhy could one get anger?Can anger be just shown without having it in our mind?what happens if we repeatedly show anger?05 Paarushyam - HarshnessHow should we treat others?What is the common mistake people do when cracking jokes?1 hr - Bhagavad Gita - Class 028 - Chapter 16 Slokas 03-03 - Determination, Cleanliness, Not cheating anyone - Class taken on 09 Sep 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
23. Dritihi - Determination / Will power / ResilienceHow do we define Dritihi?Do we have will power?How can Dritihi be divided into?In which context we define Dritihi?What are examples of Tamasic Will power?Why are we not able to complete a saadana at times?How can humans be divided in terms of saadana?What is the difference between Determination and stubbornness?Under what conditions should we change our decision / judgement?When will I lose Dritihi?How can I improve my will power?How does dividing the goals into small achievable targets help?what happens when we get success?what happens when we face failure?How does patience help in getting will power?What should be our attitude towards pain or difficulties?When do we not give importance to difficulties?What should we tell ourselves on all our spiritual goals?How does change in external situation help in building our will power?Why is it important to know our weaknesses?Why is it easy to get others to point our mistakes?24. Soucham - Cleanliness / PurityWhat are the 2 types of cleanlinessWhy is external cleanliness given importance by shastras?What is common between external and internal cleanliness?Who have asoucham as their primary guna?25. Adrohaga - Not cheating anyone / Being trustworthyWhy is this a basic virtue?Where is trust required in this world?What should be our attitude when someone places trust on us?59 min
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