Bhagwad GitaBhagwad Gita

• 18 Chapters18 Chapters

• 700 Shlokas700 Shlokas

• Published in 34 LanguagesPublished in 34 Languages

• The Book used for swearing The Book used for swearing ceremonies in courts in Indiaceremonies in courts in India

Main Philosophies Mentioned in Main Philosophies Mentioned in GitaGita

• Sankhya or Gyan YogaSankhya or Gyan Yoga– Sankhya Yogis or Gyan YogisSankhya Yogis or Gyan Yogis

• Karma YogaKarma Yoga

- Karma Yogis or Yogis- Karma Yogis or Yogis

Sankhya-Yogi/Gyan-Yogi/Sankhya-Yogi/Gyan-Yogi/SanyasiSanyasi

• Men of GodMen of God

• Renounced “normal” workRenounced “normal” work

• Some “Sanyasis” can be……..Some “Sanyasis” can be……..

Sanyasi – Buddhist MonkSanyasi – Buddhist Monk

Sanyasi – Catholic BishopSanyasi – Catholic Bishop

Sanyasi – Hindu PriestSanyasi – Hindu Priest

Sanyasi –Jew PriestSanyasi –Jew Priest

Sanyasi –Muslim Holy ManSanyasi –Muslim Holy Man

Sanyasi – Protestant PriestSanyasi – Protestant Priest

Karma YogisKarma Yogis

• People of “Action” or people who do People of “Action” or people who do “Normal” work“Normal” work

• Renounced “fruits” of their workRenounced “fruits” of their work

Karma Yogis – ArchitectKarma Yogis – Architect

Karma Yogis – Computer Karma Yogis – Computer EngineerEngineer

Karma Yogis – HousewifeKarma Yogis – Housewife

Karma Yogis – Karma Yogis – Soldier/DoctorSoldier/Doctor

Karma Yogis – Old Black Karma Yogis – Old Black Man/Chinese ChildrenMan/Chinese Children

Karma Yogis – SportsmenKarma Yogis – Sportsmen

Karma Yogis – Karma Yogis – Teachers/StudentsTeachers/Students

Who is Better - Yogi or Who is Better - Yogi or SanyasiSanyasi

• The Gita states that a “Yogi” is also a The Gita states that a “Yogi” is also a Sanyasi Sanyasi

• The Gita states that there is no The Gita states that there is no difference but…difference but…

• a Yogi’s path is easier (and better)a Yogi’s path is easier (and better)

Who is Better - Yogi or Who is Better - Yogi or SanyasiSanyasi

How is a Karma Yogi a How is a Karma Yogi a Sanyasi?Sanyasi?

• What does a Karma Yogi give up?What does a Karma Yogi give up?

What does a Yogi give Up?What does a Yogi give Up?

•The “Fruits” of one’s actionsThe “Fruits” of one’s actions

– Does not look for praiseDoes not look for praise

– Does not look for rewardsDoes not look for rewards

– Thinks that ALL work is for GodThinks that ALL work is for God

What does a Yogi give Up?What does a Yogi give Up?

•The “Fruits” of one’s actionsThe “Fruits” of one’s actions

– Thinks that he is not the doer – Thinks that he is not the doer – Prakriti is the doerPrakriti is the doer

– Feels fortunate to be able to have Feels fortunate to be able to have the necessary talentthe necessary talent

– Does not feel proudDoes not feel proud

Chess Players are at Different Chess Players are at Different LevelsLevels

Levels of Karma YogiLevels of Karma Yogi

• Yogarudh: the Master!Yogarudh: the Master!

• Aruruksha: Still has some ways to goAruruksha: Still has some ways to go

Krishna and ArjunaKrishna and Arjuna

Bhagwad GitaBhagwad Gita

Albus Dumbledore – Wizard! Albus Dumbledore – Wizard! DD’s ArmyDD’s Army

Famous Karma Yogis or Famous Karma Yogis or YogisYogis

• Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi

• Mother TeresaMother Teresa

Karma Yogi – Mahatma Karma Yogi – Mahatma GandhiGandhi

Karma Yogi – Mother Karma Yogi – Mother TheresaTheresa

Ultimate Karma Yogi – Ultimate Karma Yogi – Bhagwan KrishnaBhagwan Krishna

Karma Yogi CharacteristicsKarma Yogi Characteristics

• Not looking for Praise/RewardsNot looking for Praise/Rewards

• CheerfulCheerful

Karma Yogi CharacteristicsKarma Yogi Characteristics

• Not looking for Praise/RewardsNot looking for Praise/Rewards

• CheerfulCheerful

• Determined!Determined!

Gandhiji – Dandi MarchGandhiji – Dandi March

Gandhiji SpinningGandhiji Spinning

Karma Yogi CharacteristicsKarma Yogi Characteristics

• Not looking for Praise/RewardsNot looking for Praise/Rewards

• Cheerful Cheerful

• Determined!Determined!

• No Malice or Enmity!No Malice or Enmity!

Gandhi in JailGandhi in Jail

• Gandhiji went to jail many timesGandhiji went to jail many times

Gandhi in JailGandhi in Jail

Gandhi in JailGandhi in Jail

Gandhi in EnglandGandhi in England

Gandhi in EnglandGandhi in England

With Lord and Lady With Lord and Lady MountbattenMountbatten

Karma Yogi CharacteristicsKarma Yogi Characteristics

• Not looking for Praise/RewardsNot looking for Praise/Rewards

• Cheerful Cheerful

• Determined!Determined!

• No Malice or Enmity!No Malice or Enmity!

• Does his/her duty!Does his/her duty!

Karma Yoga – Do Your Duty!Karma Yoga – Do Your Duty!

India Gains Independence!India Gains Independence!

Summary - Karma Yoga Summary - Karma Yoga PrincipalsPrincipals

•Work is Worship!Work is Worship!

•Work must be done with the Work must be done with the right attitude!right attitude!