Bhagavad Gita - Class 019 - Chapter 16 Slokas 01-01 - Sense Control, Worship, Scriptural Study - Class taken on 31 Jul 2022

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 05. Damaha - Sense Control (Contd...) What is the disadvantage that a human has over other species when it comes to sense control? What happens when we lose sense control? What is proper utilisation of senses? What are the 4 ways to practice Damaha? When do we keep ourselves out of a situation? And how does it help in sense control? What should we do if we are forced into a situation? What are the 2 different types of attitude that we have to keep on sense objects? What are the 3 benefits of practising Damaha? 06. Yajna - Prayer / Worship What does Shrouta Karma mean? What are smartha karmas? What are the Pancha Maha Yajnas? Which of the Pancha Maha Yajna is referred here? What is the meaning of Yaj? Why is Prayer / Prarthana essential? What to pray for? What are the benefits of prarthana? What should be the attitude during prayer? 07. Swadhyaya - Scriptural study What are the 2 meanings to Swadhyaaya? Why is memorising scriptures important? What are the 2 things that connect to Ishvara? What books to read for understanding? Can reading Vedanta books replace listening from a Guru? Which of the Pancha Maha Yajna is the same as Swadhyaaya?