Bhagavad-GitaThe Divine Song Krishnarsquos Counsel at War

Manish Paliwal

Department of Mechanical EngineeringThe College of New Jersey

Close Reading

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The Divine Song

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Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

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Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

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Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

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The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

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J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

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J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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The Divine Song

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 2 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Bhagavad-GitaWhat is it

Part of the scriptural trinity of Sanatana Dharma (loosely translatedas Eternal Religion) commonly known as Hinduism

Deals with metaphysical science

Answers two fundamental questionsI Who am II How can I lead a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 3 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The PlotTimeline and Prime Characters

A king had two sons Dhritarashtra and Pandu

Dhritarashtra was born blind therefore Pandu inherited the kingdom

Paadu had five sons (Paandavas)

Dhritarashtra had one hundred sons (Kauravas) Duryodhana was theeldest of the Kauravas

Pandu died and the Paandavas were young at the time

Duryodhana (the eldest Kaurava) wanted the entire kingdom forhimself

He unlawfully took possession of the entire kingdom of the Paandavasand refused to give back even an acre of land without a war

All mediation failed

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 4 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Arjunarsquos dilemma

The big war of Mahabharata was thus inevitable

Choice 1 Fight and kill his revered teachers friends relatives andmany innocent warriors

Choice 2 Run away from the battlefield in the name of peace andnonviolence

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 5 35

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Krishna

To dispel Arjunrsquos dilemma the Bhagavad Gita was spoken about 5000years ago in the midst of the battlefield

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 6 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

The Gita begins

Double frame narrationNarrated to the blind kingfather of Kauravas by hischarioteer Sanjaya as aneyewitness war report

Sanjaya tell mewhat my sons andthe sons of Pandudid when they metwanting to battle onthe field of Kuru onthe field of sacredduty 11

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 7 35

Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Arjuna inspects the battlefield

Dejected filled with strange pity he said thisOh Krishna I see my kinsmen gathered here wanting warMy limbs sink my mouth is parched my body trembles the

hair bristles on my fleshThe magic bow slips from my hand my skin burns I cannot

stand still my mind reels (128-30)

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 8 35

J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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J Robert Oppenheimer

American physicist anddirector of the ManhattanProject learned Sanskrit in1933 and read the BhagavadGita in the original citing itlater as one of the mostinfluential books to shape hisphilosophy of life

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 9 35

J Robert OppenheimerI have become Death destroyer of the world

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 10 35

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I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

I shall NOT fight

147

Saying this in the time of warArjuna slumped into the chariotand laid down his bow and arrowshis mind tormented by grief

29

Arjuna told this to Krishna-then sayingrdquoI shall not fightrdquohe fell silent

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 11 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why wouldnrsquot wise lament for the living or for the dead

211

While speaking learned wordsyou are mourning for what is not worthy of griefThose who are wiselament neither for the living nor for the dead

213

Just as the embodied Selfenters childhood youth and old ageso does it enters another bodyThis does not confound a steadfast man

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 12 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

222

As a man discards worn-out clothesto put on new and different onesso the embodied self discards its worn-out bodiesto take on the other new ones

228

Creatures are unmanifest in originmanifest in the midst of lifeand unmanifest again in the endSince this is so why do you lament

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 13 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Krishna reminds Arjuna his duty as a warrior

238

Do thou fight for the sake of fightingwithout considering happiness or distressloss or gain victory or defeatand by so doing you shall never incur sin

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 14 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What is Karma Yoga

Do not crave for the fruits of your actions Detachment towards actionsand its fruits

247

You have a right to perform your prescribed dutybut you are not entitled to the fruits of actionNever consider yourself the cause of the results of your

activitiesand never be attached to not doing your duty

248

Perform your duty equipoised O Arjunaabandoning all attachmentto success or failureSuch equanimity is called yoga

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 15 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

250

A man engaged in karma-yoga rids himselfof both good and bad actions even in this lifeTherefore strive for yogawhich is the art of all work

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 16 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the signs of a self-realized person

256

One who is not disturbed in mind even amidst the miseriesor elated when there is happinessand who is free from attachment fear and angeris called a sage of steady mind

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 17 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the dangers of unrestrained senses

262

Brooding about sensuous objectsmakes attachment to them growfrom attachment desire arisesfrom desire anger is born

263

From anger comes confusionfrom confusion memory lapsesfrom broken memory understanding is lostfrom loss of understanding he is ruined

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 18 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

How to attain peace and happiness through sense controland knowledge

267

As a strong wind sweeps awaya boat on the watereven one of the roaming senses on which the mind focusescan carry away a manrsquos intelligence

270

A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desiresthat enter like rivers into the ocean which is ever being filledbut is always still can alone achieve peaceand not the man who strives to satisfy such desires

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 19 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Why should one selflessly serve others

37

When he controls his senseswith his mind and engages in karma-yoga(disciplined selfless action without attachment)he is by far superior

39

Actions imprisons the worldunless it is done as sacrificefreed from attachment Arjunaperform action as sacrifice

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 20 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

316

One who fails to keep the wheel of creation in motionby performing selfless service to othersLiving only for the satisfaction of the sensessuch a person lives in vain

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 21 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Would you take credit for your work

327

Actions are all effectedby the qualities of naturebut deluded by individualitythe self thinks ldquoI am the doerrdquo

330

Surrender all your actions to Godwith full knowledge of the Selfwithout desires for profit and possessivenessand free from mental grief fight your battle

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 22 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What are the two stumbling blocks in the path ofperfection

334

Attraction and hatred are poisedin the object of every sense experiencea man must not fall preyto these two brigands lurking into his path

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 23 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

What makes a person commit evil

337

It is lust only Arjuna arisingfrom the naturersquos mode of passionand later transformed into angerknow it here as enemy voracious and very evil

338

As fire is obscured by smokeand a mirror by dirtas the embryo is veiled by its caulso is knowledge covered by lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 24 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

339

Knowledge is obscuredby the wise manrsquos eternal enemywhich takes form of desire or lustan insatiable fire Arjuna

340

The senses the mind and intellectare said to be the abode of lustwith these it deludes a personby veiling the Self-knowledge

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 25 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

How to control lust

Purified intellect steadies the mind which controls the actions

343

Knowing the Self beyond senses mind and intelligencesteady the mind by purified spiritual intellectand thus by spiritual strength - Orsquo Arjunaconquer this insatiable enemy known as lust

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 26 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Summary

Yoga of Action

Discharge your duties without the thought of fruit as aselfless service Perform your duty with equanimity towardsfailure and success

Yoga of Knowledge

Every being is forced to act by the qualities of nature Youare not the ldquodoerrdquo Lust greed and anger are the enemies asthey ruin the judgment Conquer them

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 27 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Key conceptsYoga How to achieve union (yoga) with the Supreme Being

Karma Yoga or the Path of Action

Jnana Yoga or the Path of Knowledge

Raja Yoga or the Path of Meditation

Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 28 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Bhagavad-Gita

Five thousand years have passed

and it has influenced millions and millions

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 29 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Aldous Huxley

ldquothe most systematicstatement of spiritualevolutionrdquo

ldquoits enduring value is toall of humanityrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 30 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

A Einstein

ldquoWhen I read theBhagavad-Gita and reflectabout how God created thisuniverse everything else seemsso superfluousrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 31 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Henry David Thoreau

ldquoIn the morning I bathe myintellect in the stupendous andcosmogonal philosophy of theBhagavad Gita in comparisonwith which our modern worldand its literature seem punyand trivialrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 32 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Hermann Hesse

ldquothe marvel of theBhagavad-Gita is its trulybeautiful revelation of lifersquoswisdomrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 33 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

1. fdrm0

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ldquoI owed a magnificent day tothe Bhagavad-Gita It was asif an empire spoke to usnothing small or unworthy butlarge serene consistentthevoice of an old intelligencewhich in another age andclimate had pondered and thusdisposed of the same questionswhich exercise usrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 34 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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Mahatma Gandhi

ldquoWhen doubts haunt mewhen disappointments stareme in the face and I see notone ray of hope on the horizonI turn to Bhagavad-Gita andfind a verse to comfort meand I immediately begin tosmile in the midst ofoverwhelming sorrow Thosewho meditate on the Gita willderive fresh joy and newmeanings from it every dayrdquo

Paliwal (TCNJ) Gita 35 35

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