Cognition & Learning

God Krishna explains the meaning of #renunciation and the effects of the modes of nature on human consciousness and activity. He explains Brahman realization, the glories of the Bhagavad-gita, and the ultimate conclusion of the Gita: the highest path of religion is absolute, unconditional loving surrender unto Lord Krishna, which frees one from all sins, brings one to complete enlightenment, and enables one to return to Krishna's eternal spiritual abode.

There are three types of faith, corresponding to and evolving from the three modes of material nature. Acts performed by those whose faith is in passion and ignorance yield only impermanent, material results, whereas acts performed in goodness, in accord with scriptural injunctions, purify the heart and lead to pure faith in Lord Krishna and devotion to Him.

#Chapter 16 The #Divine and Demoniac Natures Those who possess demoniac qualities and who live whimsically, without following the regulations of scripture, attain lower births and further material bondage. But those who possess divine qualities and regulated lives, abiding by scriptural authority, gradually attain #spiritual perfection. Upcoming Video - 'Chapter 17' of #ShrimadBhagavadGita. Like, Share and Subscribe; and stay tuned for more divine and upcoming videos on Bhagavad Gita's #Adhyaays- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCod4lPUrUOz6dtBcvMm5pDQ

The Yoga of the Supreme Person - The ultimate purpose of Vedic knowledge is to detach one self from the entanglement of the material world and to understand Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. One who understands Krishna 's supreme identity surrenders unto Him and engages in His devotional service. Upcoming Video - 'Chapter 16' of #ShrimadBhagavadGita. Like, Share and Subscribe; and stay tuned for more divine and upcoming videos on Bhagavad Gita's #Adhyaays- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCod4lPUrUOz6dtBcvMm5pDQ Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cognitionandlearning03/

The Three Modes Of Material Nature- All embodied souls are under the control of the three modes, or qualities, of material nature: goodness, passion, and ignorance. Lord #Krishna explains what these modes are, how they act upon us, how one transcends them, and the symptoms of one who has attained the transcendental state. Upcoming Video - 'Chapter 15' of #ShrimadBhagavadGita. Like, Share and Subscribe; and stay tuned for more divine and upcoming videos on Bhagavad Gita's #Adhyaays- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCod4lPUrUOz6dtBcvMm5pDQ

Chapter 13 Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness One who understands the difference between the body, the soul and the Supersoul beyond them both, attains liberation from this material world. Arjuna wants to know about prakriti (nature), purusa (the enjoyer), ksetra (the field), ksetra-jna (the knower of the field), jnana (knowledge), and gnaya (the object of knowledge).

#Chapter 12 deliberates between #BhaktiYoga, or love for a personal god, and worship of the unmanifest #God, through intense study and meditation. #Krishna teaches Arjuna that devotional love can be expressed by imbuing all action with devotional worship.

In chapter eleven, Lord #Krishna is beseeched by Arjuna to reveal His universal form showing all of existence . Thus this chapter is entitled: The Vision of the Universal Form. Upcoming Video - 'Chapter 12' of #ShrimadBhagavadGita. Like, Share and Subscribe; and stay tuned for more divine and upcoming videos on Bhagavad Gita's #Adhyaays- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCod4lPUrUOz6dtBcvMm5pDQ

#Chapter 10 reveals Lord #Krishna's exalted position as the cause of all causes. Also specifying His special manifestations and opulences. #Arjuna prays to the Lord to describe more of the opulences and the Lord describes those which are most prominent. Thus this chapter is entitled: The Infinite Glories of the #UltimateTruth.

In #chapter 9, #LordKrishna reveals about the sovereign science and the sovereign secret. He explains how the entire material existence is created, prevaded, maintained and annihilated by His external energy and all beings are coming and going under His supervision. The subjects matters covered subsequently are primarily concerned with #devotional service and the Lord Himself declares that these subject matters are most confidential. Thus this chapter is entitled: Confidential Knowledge of the #UltimateTruth.

In #chapter 8, Lord #Krishna emphasizes the science of yoga. Revealing that one attains whatever one remembers at the end of one's life the Lord emphasizes the utmost importance of the very last thought at the moment of death. Also, he gives information on the creation of the material worlds as well as establishing a distinction between them and the spiritual world. Here, he explains the light and dark paths in regards to leaving this material existence, the destination to which they each lead to and the reward received by each. Thus, this chapter is entitled: '#AttainmentOfSalvation'.

In #Chapter 7, Shri Krishna tells #Arjuna that he will explain how one can know him (#God) by practicing non-attachment. Krishna focuses now on imparting to Arjuna that he (God) is the fundamental essence of the #universe and that his current form is just an earthly incarnation. Most people cannot understand that he is the essence in all things. Ignorant people are caught up in Krishna's power. #Krishna divides those who #worship him into four types: the person in distress, the power-seeker, the wisdom-seeker, and the sage. The sage is the type that already has achieved serenity of mind through #yoga and #meditation and understands the nature of God and Self. People who understand the nature of God also "know absolute freedom, / and the Self, and the nature of action."

In chapter 6, Lord Krishna reveals Ashtaanga yoga, and the exact process of practicing such yoga. He explains in detail the difficulties of the mind and the procedures by which one may gain mastery of their mind through yoga which reveals the spiritual nature of a living entity. Thus, this chapter is entitled: The Science of Self-Realization.

Arjuna asks Krishna whether the path of renunciation or the path of action is better for him. Krishna replies that both paths are good but that the path of karma yoga is more direct. The path of renunciation and the path of action both lead to the Self if practiced deeply. Both the wise sage and the doer of karma yoga practice action, whether it be action in battle or action of the mind in studying scriptures, without attachment to the results. Ignorance of the Self is what causes men to "act badly." Krishna insists that "wise men regard all beings / as equal," understanding that the Self at the core of all beings is the same, only clothed in different bodies.

This chapter continues on the principles of Karma-Yoga from the previous chapters. Sri Krishna tells Arjuna that this greatest secret – the science of Karma-Yoga is inexhaustible  (it is eternal, untouched by time, permanent). Sri Krishna says that HE, HIMSELF had imparted the same science of Karma-Yoga  in a previous era to Vivasvat (Sun), Vivasvat passed it on to his son Manu and Manu gave it to his son Ikshvaku.  Since this wisdom was lost in course of time, HE is revealing the same now to Arjuna who is his devotee and a great friend.

This Chapter analyses from various points of view and establishes that the performance of prescribed duties is obligatory for everyone. Here, Lord Krishna explains how it is the duty of each and every member of society to carry out their functions and responsibilities in their respective stage of life according to the rules and regulations of the society in which one lives. Further the Lord explains why such duties must be performed, what benefit is gained by performing them, what harm is caused by not performing them, what actions lead to bondage and what actions lead to salvation. All these points relating to duty have been described in great detail. Hence this chapter is entitled “Karma Yogah: Yoga Of Action”.

In chapter 2, Arjuna accepts the position as a disciple of Lord Krishna and requests the Lord to instruct him in how to dispel his lamentation and grief. This chapter is often deemed as a summary to the entire Bhagavad-Gita. Here, many subjects are explained such as: Karma yoga, Jnana yoga, Sankhya yoga and the 'Aatma' which is the soul. Predominance has been given to the immortal nature of the soul existing within all living entities and it has been described in great detail.

Adhyay 1 - Bhagavad Gita portrays the dilemma of Arjun who on seeing the army on the opposite side is dismayed to see his relatives. The thought of killing his own relatives and friends traverses his mind and Arjun gets disheartened. Arjun asks Shri Krishna to place his chariot in between the two mighty armies so that he can take a closer look and contemplate. Arjun asks Krishna for guidance and decides not to fight to avert the carnage and thus moves to the back of the chariot and sits down. At this juncture Shri Krishna gives starts the delivery of knowledge of Bhagavad Gita.

Bhagavad Gita is a very important and widely read and acclaimed book of spiritual wisdom coming under the group of scriptures known as Smritis. Bhagavad Gita appears in the middle of the story of Mahabharata, around 2500 BCE. It is in the form of a discourse given by Lord Sri Krishna to Arjuna, one of the Pandavas, in the middle of a war field just before the beginning of epic war at Kurukshetra.

Bhagavad Gita is a very important and widely read and acclaimed book of spiritual wisdom coming under the group of scriptures known as Smritis. Bhagavad Gita appears in the middle of the story of Mahabharata, around 2500 BCE. It is in the form of a discourse given by Lord Sri Krishna to Arjuna, one of the Pandavas, in the middle of a war field just before the beginning of epic war at Kurukshetra.