Vrindavan Bhagavad Gita Study Group

Summarized by Rajesh: Recap of the last class:  We talked about how the Vasanas impact the 3 Gunas.  The big takeaway was on how to be a Karma Yogi:  What should we do to clean our minds - Focus Giving it our best - example of Krishna focusing on a job, even arranging shoes Maintaining humility - example of Hanuman-ji, everything in the name of Rama Balanced and objective mind  Subjective Analysis from last week : Sadhana is very important - reflection helps us identify areas of self-improvement that will be subconsciously  Moral of verses 32-35: Keep calm and get in the zone renunciation of the right things - any distractions or attachments that will prevent our spiritual progress be fully in the present, disconnect from the past and the future whatever we are doing, give it 100% but without attachment (act like a Sanyasi)  Like Hanuman-ji, be a conduit for Brahman don’t allow any waste, renunciation = waste disposal   Chapter 3 Videos Ver...

Summarized by Anuradha: Re-Cap We discussed about how energy is dissipated and how the vasanas which typically impacts the gunas and which in turn impact the texture of mind. How do we stay focused on the higher ideals? how to dedicate our actions. focus on the present action and do not give up and always follow Swadharma? 6 Cs to success Core-interest-Swadharma (doing our duty). Co-operation- team spirit nature. Commitment- not giving up on things. Consistency- focus all the efforts on the ideal. Competence- Hard work with Intelligence. Concentration- we have to be focused on the task we have in our hand. Knowledgeable should not impact or influence the ignorant. this is not in context of materialistic world but in the spiritual path. Subjective analysis 5 factors to become karma yogi. Focus- Primary goal should always be spiritual.( our primary goal should be purification of mind) Perform- dedicate all the actions as an offering to the lord, by giving 100% efficient ( whenever you ar...

Summarized by Yamini: Thoughts come from vasanas eg: experience of eating alphonso mangoes Vasanas is where everything starts from. Slokas 28-31 Vasans cause guanas and gunas cause senses which create attachments. The knowledgeable shouldn't try to change the ignorant. We can only help when they are ready to accept the change.  We dissipate energy in 3 ways -           We waste energy when we worry about the unknown - sadness about the past, anxiety                     about the present , fear of the future. Instead of worrying about the unknown, focus the intellect on the ideal. Pick an ideal and focus on it which puts your energy to good use. Surrender to the present and give whatever you are working on your best. We should always be thankful for the tools that help us go through life Story -  A beggar in Orissa begged and saved all his money and opened up a school in his native village...