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What will bestow upon someone everything desirable for living happily and achieving liberation?
What will bestow upon someone everything desirable for living happily and achieving liberation?
- Performance of sacrifices for Viṣṇu (correct)
- Enjoying gifts without offering them to the demigods
- Eating food offered first for sacrifice
- Following the cycle of sacrifice established by the Vedas
Living only for the satisfaction of the senses results in?
Living only for the satisfaction of the senses results in?
- Attaining perfection solely by performing prescribed duties
- Being satisfied in the Self
- Leading a life full of sin (correct)
- Living happily and achieving liberation
What is the consequence for someone who enjoys gifts without offering them to the demigods, according to the text?
What is the consequence for someone who enjoys gifts without offering them to the demigods, according to the text?
- Released from all kinds of sins
- Attaining the Supreme
- Fully satiated
- Living in vain (correct)
What does a self-realized man have no need to do?
What does a self-realized man have no need to do?
What is required to attain the Supreme according to the text?
What is required to attain the Supreme according to the text?
What does Arjuna ask Krishna in Chapter Three of the text?
What does Arjuna ask Krishna in Chapter Three of the text?
Why can't one achieve freedom from reaction by merely abstaining from work?
Why can't one achieve freedom from reaction by merely abstaining from work?
In the text, what is said about a person who restrains the senses of action but dwells on sense objects?
In the text, what is said about a person who restrains the senses of action but dwells on sense objects?
According to Chapter Three, what is emphasized as being better than not working?
According to Chapter Three, what is emphasized as being better than not working?
Why does the text instruct that work should be done as a sacrifice for Viṣṇu?
Why does the text instruct that work should be done as a sacrifice for Viṣṇu?
Flashcards
Sacrifices for Viṣṇu
Sacrifices for Viṣṇu
Performing sacrifices for Viṣṇu bestows everything desirable for a happy life and liberation.
Sense Gratification Consequence
Sense Gratification Consequence
Living solely for sense gratification leads to a life full of sin.
Ungrateful Enjoyment
Ungrateful Enjoyment
Enjoying gifts without offering them to the demigods results in living in vain.
Self-Realization
Self-Realization
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Path to the Supreme
Path to the Supreme
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Arjuna's Question
Arjuna's Question
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Freedom from Reaction
Freedom from Reaction
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Role of a Pretender
Role of a Pretender
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Detached Work
Detached Work
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Sacrifice to Viṣṇu
Sacrifice to Viṣṇu
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Study Notes
Living Happily and Achieving Liberation
- True fulfillment and liberation are attained through selfless service and devotion, elevating both spiritual and material well-being.
Sensory Satisfaction
- Living exclusively for sensory pleasures results in bondage and dissatisfaction, leading to a cycle of desire and unfulfillment.
Consequence of Enjoying Gifts
- Enjoying gifts without acknowledging the demigods incurs spiritual debt and detracts from one's spiritual progress and harmony.
Self-Realized Individual
- A self-realized man requires no external validation or indulgence, as he finds ultimate satisfaction within.
Attaining the Supreme
- Commitment to genuine devotion and selfless actions is essential for reaching the Supreme, emphasizing the importance of purpose in activities.
Arjuna’s Inquiry
- Arjuna questions Krishna about the apparent contradiction between renunciation and the performance of duties, seeking clarity on the path to realization.
Work and Freedom from Reaction
- Abstaining from work does not equate to freedom from karmic reactions; action is necessary to fulfil one's dharma and transcend worldly entanglement.
Sensory Restraint
- Restraining physical actions while mentally pursuing sensory desires leads to inner conflict and does not result in true self-discipline.
Importance of Action
- Action, performed with the right intention, is highlighted as superior to inaction, promoting growth, learning, and spiritual elevation.
Work as Sacrifice for Viṣṇu
- Performing work as a sacrificial offering to Viṣṇu purifies intentions, channels energy positively, and aligns actions with spiritual principles, fostering communal and cosmic balance.
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