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00:58:57

Bhagavad Gita - Class 107 - Chapter 03 Slokas 11-12 -...

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2026/04/10

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 11 - Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah (Maintaining Cosmic Balance)How does Chapter 3, Sloka 11, explain the process of attaining desires through the Karma Yoga lifestyle?What does the famous Vedic phrase 'Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah' mean, and how does it relate to the teachings in this sloka?Explain how the protection of Dharma ensures reciprocal protection, and how this principle is applied in everyday life.How does the story of Karna in the Mahabharata highlight the

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00:58:15

Bhagavad Gita - Class 106 - Chapter 03 Slokas 10-10 -...

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2026/04/03

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 10 (Contd...) - Karma Yoga and the Five Yajñas: Creator’s GuidanceDeva YajnaHow does Bhagavad Gita mention Deva Yajñā, and what does it say about the mutual relationship between humans and devas?How does modern life impact Deva Yajñā, and what adjustments can one make to continue honoring the deities and nature?What are the benefits of Deva Yajñā?Pitr YajñāWhat is the significance of Pitr Yajñā in honoring one's ancestors, and how is it typically performed?How do rituals

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00:58:09

Bhagavad Gita - Class 105 - Chapter 03 Slokas 09-10 -...

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2026/03/27

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 09 (Contd...) - Have Ishvara Arpana Attitude when performing DutiesHow does Ishvara’s command (through the Vedas) shape the performance of duties?How does one’s spiritual maturity influence the reason for performing duties for Ishvara?What are the two primary attitudes a person can have when performing duties for Ishvara?Why is gratitude important in performing duties, and how does it relate to spiritual maturity?What are some of the gifts from Ishvara that we often take

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00:58:23

Bhagavad Gita - Class 104 - Chapter 03 Slokas 08-09 -...

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2026/03/20

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 08 (Contd...) - Perform duties without attachmentThe Role of Attitude in Karma YogaHow does performing every action with the right attitude contribute to the path of Karma Yoga?Why is it essential to avoid actions driven purely by Raaga-Dvesha (likes and dislikes) in Karma Yoga?Gradual Reduction of Kaamya KarmaWhat strategies are recommended for gradually reducing actions driven by personal desires (Kaamya Karma)?How can the reduction of Kaamya Karma contribute to the

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00:58:44

Bhagavad Gita - Class 103 - Chapter 03 Slokas 07-08 -...

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2026/03/13

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 07 (Contd...) - Excellence of Karma Yoga Through Mindful ActionKey Definitions:What does Bhagavan mean by "niyamya indriyāṇi manasā"? How can this phrase be interpreted in two different ways?What does the term "asktaḥ" signify in the context of performing actions?Detailed Explanation:What does it mean to restrain both the sense organs and the mind while pursuing actions?Why is it important to restrain the mind along with the sense organs?Process of

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00:58:48

Bhagavad Gita - Class 102 - Chapter 03 Slokas 05-07 -...

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2026/03/06

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 05 (Contd...) - Inaction is impossibleWhat misunderstanding do some yogis have regarding the state of inaction?What does the second line of Sloka 5 primarily address: Ajnanis or Jnanis?Why is it wrong to believe that one should aspire to a state of inaction or irresponsibility?What could happen if an immature person takes up Sannyasa without proper understanding?What is the Vedantic approach to meditation?Why did Arjuna want to avoid his duties, and what is

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00:57:36

Bhagavad Gita - Class 101 - Chapter 03 Slokas 03-05 -...

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2026/02/27

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 03 (Contd...) - Path to Liberation: Karma Yoga and Jnana YogaWhat misunderstanding about lifestyle and moksha is common among many people, including Arjuna?What is the consequence of adopting the sannyasa lifestyle without performing karma yōga or jñāna yōga?Why does being a householder not automatically qualify one for jñāna yōga?If sādanas are what determine moksha, why did Bhagavan create the two lifestyles of householder and renunciate?Why is the Grihastha ashrama

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00:58:27

Bhagavad Gita - Class 100 - Chapter 03 Slokas 03-03 -...

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2026/02/20

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 03 - Lifestyles vs Sādanas; Karma Yōga and Jñāna YōgaWhat is the short answer to Arjuna’s question before we go to Bhagavan’s teaching?Why did Arjuna think that Bhagavan had criticized Karma Yōga?What did Bhagavan actually criticize and what did he praise?What is Karma Yōga?Why did Bhagavan ask Arjuna to do Karma Yōga and not Jñāna Yōga?What is the direct answer for why Arjuna should do Karma Yōga instead of Jñāna Yōga?How does the example of a 10th standard student

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00:58:00

Bhagavad Gita - Class 099 - Chapter 03 Slokas 01-02 -...

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2026/02/13

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 01 - Arjuna's Quest for clear directionChapter IntroductionWhat is the main theme of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita?What topics will be covered in the first portion of this chapter?Arjuna's DoubtWhy does Arjuna have a doubt at the beginning of Chapter 3?How can we infer that Arjuna listened to Chapter 2?Why is it positive when someone says they have a doubt?Bhagavan's Teachings in Chapter 2What criticism did Bhagavan give about Karma in Chapter 2, Sloka

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00:57:53

Bhagavad Gita - Class 098 - Chapter 02 Slokas 01-72 -...

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2026/02/06

Bhagavad Gita - Class 098 - Chapter 02 Slokas 01-72 - Chapter Summary - Class taken on 21 Ju1 2024

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00:57:56

Bhagavad Gita - Class 097 - Chapter 02 Slokas 71-72 -...

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2026/01/30

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 72 - Day and Night: The Perception of a Jnani and AjnaniWhat does the term "Brahmi Sthiti" refer to in this sloka?How is Brahmi Sthiti described as related to Jeevan Mukti?What is the foundation or basis for attaining Brahmi Sthiti?Which verses of the Bhagavad Gita are essential for understanding the foundation of Brahmi Sthiti?According to this sloka, what state of mind does a person in Brahmi Sthiti possess?What are the indications that one has reached the

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00:57:56

Bhagavad Gita - Class 096 - Chapter 02 Slokas 69-71 -...

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2026/01/23

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 69 (Contd...) - Day and Night: The Perception of a Jnani and AjnaniHow is the perception of the rope different for a Jnani and an Ajnani?How does this analogy illustrate the differing reactions of a Jnani and an Ajnani to the world?Explain the significance of the wooden elephant in illustrating the understanding of a Jnani versus an Ajnani.How does the ignorant person’s fear transform upon recognizing the true nature of the wooden elephant?Why is the world a

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00:59:02

Bhagavad Gita - Class 095 - Chapter 02 Slokas 65-69 -...

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2026/01/16

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 65 (Contd...) - Establishment of Knowledge Through Tranquil MindDescribe the analogy of the pickle and its relevance to the cultivation of jñāna nishta. How does patience play a role in this process?Explain the phrase "prasanna-chetaso hyāśhu buddhiḥ paryavatiṣhṭhate." What does it signify about the firm establishment of knowledge?Sloka 66 - Mental Discipline: Key to Self-Knowledge and PeaceWhy can’t a person practice Nidhidhyasana effectively if they lack

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00:59:02

Bhagavad Gita - Class 094 - Chapter 02 Slokas 62-65 -...

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2026/01/09

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 62 (Contd...) - Eight rung fall - Consequences of Uncontrolled SensesWhat are the three progressive stages that lead from viṣaya dhyānam to kāma, and how do they relate to each other?How does constant dwelling on sense objects (viṣaya dhyānam) lead to the development of fancy (saṅgaḥ)?How does the unfulfilled desire (kāma) lead to anger (krōdha)?How can understanding the progression from viṣaya dhyānam to kāma and krōdha help in managing one's mental state and

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00:57:06

Bhagavad Gita - Class 093 - Chapter 02 Slokas 60-62 -...

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2026/01/02

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 60 - Consequences of Ignoring Sensory Disciplinewhat is the significance of striving for sensory discipline even if it is challenging?Why is it essential to persevere and not get disheartened when striving to control the sense organs?What are the consequences of letting the sense organs behave without any control or discipline?In what ways does the mind contribute to our status and respect in society?How are the mind and body considered as great treasures given by

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00:59:36

Bhagavad Gita - Class 092 - Chapter 02 Slokas 58-60 -...

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2025/12/26

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 58 (Contd...) - The Exemplary Control of the Senses: The Tortoise AnalogyWhat is the second saadana required for Nidhidhyasana?How does a person prepare for dhyana?What role does Smriti (memory) play during dhyana?Why can the mind lose its calmness during meditation, even without external sensory input?What is Shamaha in the context of mind control?What are the two ways mentioned to protect the mind?How are Damaha and Shamaha related to Nidhidyasana?When does a

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00:58:49

Bhagavad Gita - Class 091 - Chapter 02 Slokas 57-58 -...

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2025/12/19

Chapter 02 - Sankhya YogaSloka 57 - Sthitha Prajna Lakshana 055. Triptihi – Contentment (Mana Niraivu)What is the essence of this sloka?Is a Jnani attached to anything?What does "anabhisnehaḥ" mean?Is the change at physical level or deep mental level?What does "śubha aśubham" mean?What does "na abhinandati na dveṣṭi" mean?Will the jnani rejoice or hate when he faces dharma or adharma?Are we able to take it when we see adharma? Why not?Whose responsibility is to uphold Dharma?What happens if we are

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00:58:39

Bhagavad Gita - Class 090 - Chapter 02 Slokas 55-56 -...

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2025/12/12

Sloka 55 (Contd...) - Sthitha Prajna Lakshana 01 and 022. Triptihi – Contentment (Mana Niraivu)Does others' behavior impact our happiness?Are we always happy with ourselves?Is there tripti in mind?Are we able to be alone? If not why?Do I have expectations of myself and others?Is my contentment conditional?Who has unconditional contentment?How can a person be contented unconditionally?Is Moksha far away?How far is Moksha?Can Moksha be attained without effort?Are others words or my mind the cause of

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00:54:56

Bhagavad Gita - Class 089 - Chapter 02 Slokas 55-55 -...

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2025/12/05

Sloka 55 - Sthitha Prajna Lakshana 01 and 02Why is the Sthitha Prajna portion important?How does a jnani's characteristics guide / help a spiritual seeker?What does "yāni sthitaprajñasya lakṣaṇāni tāni mumukṣoho sādhanāni"mean?Whose swabhaava becomes a seeker's saadana?Was a Jnani born with this swabhaava?How can this portion help in understanding where we stand in our spiritual journey?Can we use this portion to judge others?What does prajahāti mean?What does a jnani give up / renounce /

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00:59:11

Bhagavad Gita - Class 088 - Chapter 02 Slokas 53-54 -...

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2025/11/28

Sloka 53 - Indication when Jnana Yoga's benefit has been attainedWhat is Jnana yoga?What is Shravanam?What is Mananam?What is Nidhidhyasanam?What is the benefit of Jnana yoga?How will the mind be before Jnana?What does śhruti refer to here?What does vipratipannā mean?How does the mind get confused / disturbed by Karma kaanda of Vedas?What are the various saadanas that people give us?What happens when we listen to the various advice that people give us?How is this related to sloka 42-44?What does

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