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- Bhagavad Gita - Class 027 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-03 Daivi Sampat - Sense Discipline, Gentleness, Decency, No fidgetiness, Sharpness, Patience, Forgiveness - Class taken on 25 Sep 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiva-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
Sloka 02:Alolupthvam - Sense Discipline / Sense Organ calmnessWhen should the sense organs be calm and disciplined?What happens if we do not keep the sense organs in check?Maardavam - Softness / GentlenessWhat should be soft?How can our words be polite / soft?What other values are required for us to follow this value?Hrihi - Humility / Shyness / DecencyWhen do we need to be ashamed?Where do we need to be modest & shy?Achaapalam - No fidgetinessWhat are the different types of fidgetiness?Why do people do this/Why should we stop doing these things?Which spiritual sadhana requires us to be motion less?Is it difficult to sit quiet?Sloka 03 :Tejaha - Brilliance / Smartness / SharpnessWhat guna should a person have to display sharpness?At what levels should one be quick?What is the other meaning of this word?Kshama - Patience & ForgivenessWhat is one of the main reasons for failure?How can we get patience as a virtue?Should we let the other person know that we have forgiven?Is punishment & forgiveness related?Who is the real, first & biggest beneficiary when we forgive?What bad qualities are removed from us when we have forgiveness?How should we view when a person creates problems for us? How does Karma work?How can we forgive others?What are the 2 reasons that we can attribute to people who create problems for us?What other qualities in us can help us forgive others?What should be our attitude when we are in sorrow or pain? How can we use that to grow spiritually?1 hr - Bhagavad Gita - Class 026 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Not sharing others' weaknesses, Compassion - Class taken on 18 Sep 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
15. Apaishunam - Not sharing others' weaknesses / faultsWhat is definition of Apaishunam?Why do we want to discuss other people's weaknesses?What do we do to our weaknesses?What could be the reason when people come and discuss about others' faults with us?Is it wrong to listen when we get such information?Is it wrong to know or judge others' faults / weaknesses?Why do people discuss other's weaknesses? What could be the reasons?How can we stop ourselves from discussing other's faults?Why should we not speak about others' weaknesses?Is speaking bad of others a papa?What could be the reason why we tend to discuss certain people's weakness again and again?What is our general weakness and how is that impacted by talking about others' faults?What happens if we repeatedly talk about others' faults?How do we stop ourselves from talking about others' faults?How is apaishunam a subset of Satyam and Damaha?16. Dayaa Bhuteshu - Compassion towards all beingsWhen do we need to the utmost compassion?Where should the compassion come from?What is our general attitude when someone is in trouble or in pain or in sorrow?When should vedanta not be discussed with people?How can we get this feeling of Compassion?What sort of mind is needed for compassion to be exhibited?What are the gunas that stop us from being compassionate?What should not be confused with compassion?Will attachment automatically bring forth compassion?What is the difference between pity, sympathy, empathy and compassion?What are the benefits of Compassion?Why is forgiveness difficult than taking revenge?How does compassion get us to Ahimsa? And how is Ahimsa helpful in getting moksha?How does a Jnani's mind be like?Why should compassion not be confused with punishment?How can Compassion be cultivated?1 hr 5 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 025 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Calm Mind - Class taken on 11 Sep 2022Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga14. Shantihi - Calm Mind (Contd...)When do we get a calm mind?What is our general attitude towards a person who does a sacrifice?What is the role of an instrument?What sort of instrument is the mind?Who should be the master of the mind?Why should the mind be disciplined?How is the mind being used by us?What is the role of the mind during Pratyaksha Pramanam (Perception)?What is the role of the mind during Anumana Pramanam (Inference)?How can we say that mind is the place where we experience joy & sorrow?What does the mind store?How is the mind used in spiritual sadhanas?Who is the only one friend needed in the world?Why should the mind be maintained?What are the implications if the mind is not maintained properly?How does a non-disciplined mind affect getting general knowledge through perception?How does a non-disciplined mind affect our inference and judgement? What is the biggest loss there?What does the mind reflect when in joy or in sorrow?What happens to our character if we don't maintain our mind properly?Why is it imperative to spend considerable time and effort to maintain our mind?Why should we be thankful to Ishvara?What role does the mind play in samsara and moksha?How is the mind different from other instruments we use?How do we discipline the mind?Under what condition is the mind calm and peaceful?How do we train the mind?How can we make the mind to be a good instrument?What is a well disciplined mind?What 2 sadhanas did Bhagavan presceibe to Arjuna for disciplining the mind?1 hr 1 min
- Bhagavad Gita - Class 024 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Absence of Anger, Sacrifice, Calm mind - Class taken on 04 Sep 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
12. Akrodaha - Absence of Anger (Contd...)What happens when we use anger to get work done?Is Anger a strength?What happens when we lose physical strength?Why do we get hurt when others disrespect us?What is evident when somone behaves badly?What should be our attitude when someone treats us badly or when they treats us highly?How should we manage our ahankaara?What should be the attitude when we see adharma around?What is the purpose of our life?Are we the custodians of Dharma?What should be our attitude towards people who do adharma?What should we do to reduce habituated anger?What should be the introspection?Why is removing anger important?13. Tyaga - Sacrifice / RenunciateWhat are the 2 levels of Sacrifice?What should be the basis of Sacrifice?What should not be the basis of Sacrifice?What do we mean by letting go of things?Why are we not able to let go of things?What is Moham or delusion?What can make us do sacrifice?What is Moksha Sadhana Tyaga and Moksha Sadyam Tyaga?What should be the attitude towards responsibilities / duties?14. Shantihi - Calm MindWhen do we get a calm mind?What is our general attitude towards a person who does a sacrifice?56 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 023 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Absence of Anger - Class taken on 28 Aug 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
12. Akrodaha - Absence of Anger (Contd...)What are the Anger Management tips?When should these tips be applied?Can anger alone be removed from our personality?is there a quick-fix solution to controlling anger?What is the mistake we commit when we have hatred on someone?How can we remove hatred?How can we convince ourselves to separate words/actions with the person?What should be our attitude towards people who hate us?What is the common misconception that we have on people who ignore us?What is value meditation and how does that help in removing hatred?What is the connection between attachment and anger?What do we do to hurt someone in an argument?Does attachment remain constant?How do we reduce attachment?What are the faults in the wordly objects?How can we convert necessities into preferences?What is expectation and is it right to have on others?Can any work be done without any expectation?What should be the attitude that we need to have over the outcome?How does acceptance help a person other than reducing anger?What should we do to reduce anger due to expectations?What is the level of acceptance that we need to have with regards to people's behaviour?What should we do when we are impatient?How can we build patience?Why is forgiveness important?What do we need to when someone commits a mistake?Should mistakes be condoned?Are punishments right?What is a self-inflicted punishment?59 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 022 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Truth, Absence of Anger - Class taken on 21 Aug 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
11. Satyam - Truth (Contd...)How to practice speaking truth?How can Sahaya Anveshanam assist in cultivating Satyam?How does Mithavaak help in speaking the truth?Why is self-honesty important for being truthful?What sort of Sankalpa need to be taken to imbibe Satyam?What are the three methods we generally adopt in difficult situations?Who will be the biggest beneficiary if we are truthful?12. Akrodaha - Absence of AngerWho has Anger as their defining guna?What is Anger?What is the result of Anger?How does anger act as internal enemy?How does anger act as external enemy?What are the different reasons for anger?What are the 2 main reasons for anger?What is the relationship between hatred and anger?How do we identify whether we have hatred on someone?How does attachment relate to anger?Why does expectation cause anger?How does anger relate to lack of patience?Can anger be used as a way to get things done?How does a hurt ego cause anger?What is the reason for a Sattvic person to be angry?Can anger become a person's swabhaava?54 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 021 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Truth - Class taken on 14 Aug 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
11. Satyam - TruthWhat is meant by Satyam?What are the many common misconceptions about speaking truth?What are the three levels of purity? And where does Satyam fit in?What are three definitions of Satyam?Why is stating facts not the same as speaking truth?What is the difference between speaking truth and hiding truth?Under what 2 conditions can one not speak the truth (hide the truth)?When is speaking a lie considered to be Satyam?What determines whether the words spoken are Truth or Falsehood?Why do we generally lie?What is the meaning of Satyameva Jayate?What are the 4 benefits of speaking truth?55 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 020 - Chapter 16 Slokas 01-02 - Austerity, Uprightness, Non Hurting - Class taken on 07 Aug 22
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
08. Tapah - AusterityWhat is the literal meaning of the word Tapah?What is the general meaning of Tapah?What does Tapas do to us?Why is Tapas difficult?Who is our greatest enemy?What are the 2 meanings that Valluvar gave for Tapas? And do we follow them?What are the 2 different dimensions in which Bhagavan is going to discuss Tapah in subsequent chapters?What should Tapah be like?Why does doing duty considered Tapas?What are the duties prescribed for each ashrama by the Shastras?How is Tapas relevant for even Preyas ?How to start Tapas? What is needed to start Tapas? When to start Tapas?What is the best Tapas? And what are the benefits?What is the difference between accepting and non-accepting a difficult situation?How has our culture integrated Tapas into our lifestyle?What are the main and side benefits of Tapas?09. Aarjavam - Straightforwardness / UprightnessWhat is the definition of Straightforwardness?What is the opposite of Aarjavam?What is the problem if one does not have Aarjavam?How can we develop Aarjavam?10. Ahimsa - Not Hurting OthersWhat are the three types of Himsa?How do we generally do Himsa?Why is Ahimsa Maha Vratham?Why do we do Himsa to others?What happens if we do Himsa?1 hr 1 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 019 - Chapter 16 Slokas 01-01 - Sense Control, Worship, Scriptural Study - Class taken on 31 Jul 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
05. Damaha - Sense Control (Contd...)What is the disadvantage that a human has over other species when it comes to sense control?What happens when we lose sense control?What is proper utilisation of senses?What are the 4 ways to practice Damaha?When do we keep ourselves out of a situation? And how does it help in sense control?What should we do if we are forced into a situation?What are the 2 different types of attitude that we have to keep on sense objects?What are the 3 benefits of practising Damaha?06. Yajna - Prayer / WorshipWhat does Shrouta Karma mean?What are smartha karmas?What are the Pancha Maha Yajnas?Which of the Pancha Maha Yajna is referred here?What is the meaning of Yaj?Why is Prayer / Prarthana essential?What to pray for?What are the benefits of prarthana?What should be the attitude during prayer?07. Swadhyaya - Scriptural studyWhat are the 2 meanings to Swadhyaaya?Why is memorising scriptures important?What are the 2 things that connect to Ishvara?What books to read for understanding?Can reading Vedanta books replace listening from a Guru?Which of the Pancha Maha Yajna is the same as Swadhyaaya?1 hr 1 min - Bhagavad Gita - Class 018 - Chapter 16 Slokas 01-01 - Charity, Sense Control - Class taken on 24 Jul 2022
Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
04. Daanam - Charity (Contd...)Why should we thank Ishvara for giving an opportunity to do Daanam?What should we do when we get an opportunity to do Daanam?How and where do we start giving Daanam?Why do we generally not share things?What are the 4 benefits of doing Daanam?What is the characteristic guna of Manushya, Deva & Asura?What is Lobham and how does it stand in way of happiness?How does Daanam help in getting an expanded mind? How is an expanded mind related to moksha?How do we need to prepare for old age? And why is Daanam called Sannyasa moolam?How does Daanam help in getting Sarvatma Bhaavam?What are the three gateways to hell? And how does Daanam help to overcome one of them?05. Damaha - Sense ControlWhat are the different sense organs?What are the three reasons why we use sense organs?Why do they need to be disciplined?What are the two ways that the mind can get disturbed?Where does Damaha come into play with regards to disturbance in mind?Which nature of us does not help us in being happy?1 hr
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