Thursday, 8 May 2014

Gita Chapter 2 summary

Chapter 2 recap ( supposed to be the essence of Gita in this chapter)

  • Sh 1-10 : Arjun Vishad and confusion. Laments. In 2.7 surrenders to Lord
  • Sh 11: Krishna speaks & teaching starts 
  • Upto 2.30 : Krishna shares about Gyan yoga / Sankhya Yoga . Krishna tries to explain from Atmic & Brahmic point of view why Arjun has to fight. Details about the body & soul and their journeys.
  • Sh 31 to 38 : Explains the Duty of Kshatriya & the Dharmic angle. Also the worldy perspective of being infamous.
  • Sh 39 to 52 : Speaks of Karam Yoga. The famous 2.47 ref Fruits of action. Commitment to action and excellence. 
  • Sh 53 to 61 : Speaks of the Stithpragya; the tortoise limbs and senses; about equanimity & samatvam
  • Sh 62 to 72 : Touches on Bhakti yoga and speaks of Nirwana & Mukti.

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