Class Summary for Sep 3, 2024 - Recap and Chapter-4 Intro

 Summarized by Rajesh

We covered the structure of the classes for newcomers.


Mani-ji asked some ‘starter’ questions regarding Vasanas, Gunas & Sadhana

  • Vasanas - tendencies that we have built over many lifetimes which shape our behaviors and desires
  • Gunas
    • Rajas (high desires -> action oriented)
    • Tamas (dormant desires -> lazy state)
    • Saatvic (desires managed -> peace orientation)
  • Sadhana - discipline one needs to have to be on to apply (sample package):
    • Prayer
    • Meditation
    • Shravanam - reading, listening or watching something spiritual
    • Volunteering
    • Introspection


We talked through quick summaries of Chapter 1, 2 & 3.

  • Chapter 1: Arjuna’s dilemma and mental breakdown
  • Chapter 2: a synopsis of the entire Bhagavad Gita, a medical plan for Arjuna’s condition
  • Chapter 3: Karma Yoga and the benefits of doing action without attachment to erase Vasanas


Chapter 4 Summary

  • Gnana karma sanyasa yoga
  • The Yoga of Knowledge & Discipline of Action

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