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Chinmaya Gita Fest 2024: Chapter 4 Word List

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Questions and Answers

What does 'sambhavāmi' mean?

I am content, satisfied

I stand up to fight

I get destroyed

I incarnate, I appear (correct)

What is the meaning of 'vimatsaraḥ'?

The one who is satisfied

The one who is free from envy, or jealousy (correct)

The one who stands up to fight

One who gets destroyed

What is the meaning of 'uttamam'?

The best, supreme (correct)

The one who stands up to fight

The one who gets destroyed

The one who is free from envy

What does 'yuge' mean?

In every age, era, or time-period Signup and view all the answers

What is 'rajarṣayaḥ'?

The saintly kings Signup and view all the answers

What is 'yogaḥ'?

The practice by which the human spirit attains complete union with the Supreme Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'avyayam' in Chapter 4?

Eternal, imperishable Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the word 'boddhavyam' used in Chapter 4?

By the man who is completely absorbed in the state of seeing Brahman in all actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'īśvaraḥ' in Chapter 4?

The Lord Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'divyam' in Chapter 4?

Divine, transcendental Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'jñānam' in Chapter 4?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the word 'dharma-saṁsthāpanārthāya' used in Chapter 4?

For the firm establishment of righteousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'brahmakarmasamādhinā' in Chapter 4?

One who is completely absorbed in the state of seeing Brahman in all actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'bhaktaḥ' in Chapter 4?

The devotee Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the word 'jñāna-agniḥ' used in Chapter 4?

Fire of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word ' arpamāṇam' in Chapter 4?

Offering, instrument of offering Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Guru-Śiṣya-Paramparā

The tradition of spiritual lineage and discipleship
Importance of approaching a spiritual master for protection and guidance

Key Concepts and Terms

Prāṇān - the vital airs: prāṇa, apāna, samāna, udāna, vyāna (4.30)
Praṇipātena - by prostration, by approaching a spiritual master (4.34)
Purātanaḥ - ancient (4.3)
Pūtāḥ - those who are purified (4.10)
Rahasyam - secret, mystery (4.3)

Characteristics of a Wise Person

Santuṣṭaḥ - one who is content, satisfied (4.22)
Vimatsaraḥ - the one who is free from envy, or jealousy (4.22)
Dvandvātītaḥ - one who is free from the pairs of opposites (4.22)
Jñānam - knowledge (4.23)
Jñānāgniḥ - fire of knowledge (4.37)

Importance of Knowledge and Self-Study

Svādhyāyaḥ - self-study of scriptures/veda-s (4.28)
Jñāna-asinā - by the sword of knowledge (4.42)
Jñāna-plavena - by the raft of knowledge, by the boat of knowledge (4.36)

The Path to Liberation

Muktasya - of the liberated person (4.23)
Mumukṣubhiḥ - by the seekers of liberation/freedom (4.15)
Nirāśīḥ - one who is without desire for the result (4.21)
Nityatṛptaḥ - one who is always content (4.20)

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Test your knowledge of Sanskrit words from Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita, presented at the Chinmaya Gita Fest 2024. Identify the English translations and contexts of each word.