Gita and Vivek Chuda Mani - 2

Inherent Qualities of a spiritual seeker mentioned in VCM

• Health body
• Intelligence
• Education
• Comprehension
• Desire for liberation 
• Exercise reason to remove doubt

( In Gita 2.07 mentions surrender,  in chap 6 it is mentioned that one who strives on this path will be reborn in conducive environment to continue the journey)

Cultivated Qualities as mentioned in VCM

• Discrimination
• Renunciation of fruits of action
• 6 treasures Shad Sampathi

1.         Sama- Equality
2.         Dhama – Self control
3.         Uparathi – not react to external stimuli
4.         Thithiksha – forbearance
5.         Shradha – faith
6.         Samadhana – self surrender

( In Chap 2 qualities of a Stith Pragyaa are listed and Chap 3 lists attributes of Karam Yogi, in Chap 5 that of a Realised Soul , in Chap a Bhatka virtues & in Chap 14 that of a Gunaatit. In Gita Chap 16 divine qualities are mentioned. All are interconnected)

Qualifications of the Guru

• Well versed in scriptures
• Free from lust
• Continually established in Brahman
• Calm like a flame. 
• Ocean of love (No ulterior motives)
• Friend to all people who entrust themselves to them

(In Gita in 4.34 mentions illumined souls)