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CHAPTER 18��MOKSHA�SANYASA�YOGA

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Verses 1-12

Sanyasa (renunciation)

Verses 13-17

Atma Svarupam

(nature of Self)

Verses 18-40

Jnanam/Karma/Karta

Buddhi/Dhriti/Sukham

Verses 41-66

Karma Yoga and Jnana Yoga

Verses 67-78

Conclusion

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VERSES 18-40: DISCUSSION OF SIX KEY TERMS�

Jnanam

    • Knowledge

Karma

    • Action

Karta

    • The Doer

Buddhi

    • Intellect

Dhriti

    • Willpower

Sukham

    • Happiness

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JNANAM – KARMA – KARTA – BUDDHI – DHRITI - SUKHAM�

Tamasic

Spirtual regression

Rajasic

Spiritual stagnation

Material growth

Satvic

Spiritual growth

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KARTHA�EXAMPLE: SOMEONE INSULTS ME�

Tamasic

Lashing out in anger

Reactionary

Rajasic

Ignoring or learning from the insult

Responsive

Satvic

Seeking to help the person who insulted me

Compassionate

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SUKHAM�EXAMPLE: HOW I GET EPISODIC HAPPINESS�

Tamasic

Alcohol or Drugs

Indulgence

Rajasic

Accumulating A-B-C

Attachment to name & fame

Satvic

Service or Learning

Self-Improvement

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ARJUN’S DAY

  • What is the primary cause of Arjun’s unhappiness?
  • What is the best way for Arjun to prevent this?
  • What can you do as a parent to help?
  • Do the scriptures help to handle these situations?

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KARMA YOGA

Proper action

Selfless (Pancha Maha Yajna)

Proper attitude

Seeing every action as duty (Yajna Buddhi)

Lack of dependence on result (Prasada Buddhi)

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JNANA YOGA

Sravanam

    • Systematic, consistent study of shastra under the guidance of a competent acharya for a length of time

Mananam

    • Contemplation upon the teaching and elimination of doubts

Niddhidhyasanam

    • Meditation to overcome any blocks in my personality. Experiencing the Truth.

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FINAL TEACHING

66. Having renounced all nonessential dharmas, seek ME, the nondual, (as your) shelter. I shall liberate you from all sins. Do not grieve.

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78. Wherever there is Krishna, the Lord of Yōga, and wherever there is Arjuna, the bow-wielder, there (will be) permanent wealth, victory, prosperity and justice – this is my view.

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