Bhagvad Gita Rahasya or Karmayoga Shastra VOL 02

SR No.: 011090
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bhalchandra S Sukhtankar
Publisher: R B Tilak Puna
Publication Year: 1936
Total Pages: 767
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 74 MB

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CONTENTS OF THE SUBJECTS IN THE GITA 841
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from one who has acquired Knowledge; Self-Identification; and, the annihilation of sin or merit by Knowledge. 38-40. The means of acquiring Knowledge; buddhi (-Yoga) and śraddha (Faith); ruin, in the absence of these. 41, 42. A description of the individual uses of (Karma-) Yoga and Jñana (Knowledge), and the advice to engage in warfare with the help of both.
CHAPTER V-SAMNYASA-YOGA.
(The Yoga of Renunciation).
The direct question of Arjuna whether Samnyāsa (Renunciation) or Karma-Yoga is superior. The definite answer of the Blessed Lord, that though both lead to Release, Karma-Yoga is superior. 3-6. By giving up Desire, the Karma-Yogin becomes a nitya-samnyasın (a perpetual ascetic); and Samnyasa (renunciation) itself is not successful without Karma (Action); therefore, both are the same in principle. 7-13. As the mind of the Karma-Yogin is always in a state of Renunciation and his Actions are only the actions of the organs, he is always unattached, peaceful, and Released. 14, 15. The real Activity, and Enjoyment is of Matter (prakrti), but as a result of ignorance, it is supposed to be that of the Atman or of the Parameśvara. 16, 17. Release from re-birth as a result of the annihilation of this ignorance. 18-23. A description of the Equability of vision, the steadiness of the Reason, and the indifference towards pain or happiness, resulting from brahmajñāna (Knowledge of the Brahman). 24-28. The Karma-Yogin is always brahma-bhūta (merged in the Brahman), samadhistha (mentally absorbed) and mukta (Released) in this very life, though he may be performing Action for the benefit of the entire creation. 29. The result of Realising that the Paramesvara is the recipient of all Yajña (sacrificial ritual) and tapa (austerities), (though He does not take on Himself the Doership), and that He is the friend of the whole creation.
CHAPTER VI-DHYANA-YOGA.
(The Yoga of Meditation).
1, 2. The one who performs Action without entertaining any Hope of Fruit (phalasa) is the true Samnyasin or Yogin;