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What is the ultimate result of the experience of love described in the passage?
What is the ultimate result of the experience of love described in the passage?
According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the characteristic of a person who is dear to the Lord?
According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the characteristic of a person who is dear to the Lord?
What is the highest form of Samatva or equanimity that one can achieve?
What is the highest form of Samatva or equanimity that one can achieve?
What is the result of developing Bhakti for our God?
What is the result of developing Bhakti for our God?
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What is the principal idea of the yogas mentioned in the passage?
What is the principal idea of the yogas mentioned in the passage?
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What is the Bhagavad Gita compared to in the passage?
What is the Bhagavad Gita compared to in the passage?
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What type of people is Karma Yoga advised for?
What type of people is Karma Yoga advised for?
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What is the result of developing equanimity towards all beings?
What is the result of developing equanimity towards all beings?
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What is the ultimate goal of the spiritual seeker?
What is the ultimate goal of the spiritual seeker?
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What is the characteristic of a person who is free from the feelings of 'I and mine'?
What is the characteristic of a person who is free from the feelings of 'I and mine'?
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Study Notes
Fearlessness and the Concept of Abhaya
- According to Swami Vivekananda, "fearlessness" is a crucial word that emerges from the Upanishads, symbolizing protection, peace, benevolence, and the dispelling of fear.
- In Sanatana Dharma Philosophy, "Abhaya Mudra" is a symbol of fearlessness, often represented by Goddesses Lakshmi Devi, Durga Devi, and Parvati Devi.
- Fear arises from thoughts of insecurity, which can be physical, financial, or emotional in nature, and can result in emotional and behavioral symptoms, as well as physical problems.
The Significance of Fearlessness
- Fearlessness is a primary divine quality, as stated by Bhagavan Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita (16.1).
- Fearlessness is essential for both laymen and spiritual seekers, as it allows them to face fear or hardship without hesitation.
- The love within one grows as they develop fearlessness, eventually embracing the entire universe with all its beings.
The Bhagavad Gita and Fearlessness
- Bhagavan Sri Krishna emphasizes the importance of fearlessness, stating that one who hates no creature, is friendly and compassionate towards all, and is free from the feelings of "I and mine" is dear to Him (Bhagavad Gita 12.13-14).
- The Bhagavad Gita teaches many important lessons, including the importance of developing fearlessness and equanimity towards all beings.
Bhakti Yoga and Equanimity
- Bhakti Yoga is the highest form of Samatva or equanimity, which can be achieved by developing love for our God and, subsequently, love for all beings in the universe.
- Developing Bhakti for our God leads to a sense of equanimity towards all, as stated in the Bhagavad Gita.
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This quiz explores the concept of fearlessness in Upanishads, as pronounced by Swami Vivekananda, and its significance in Sanatana Dharma Philosophy.
