Bhagavad Gita - Class 020 - Chapter 16 Slokas 01-02 - Austerity, Uprightness, Non Hurting - Class taken on 07 Aug 22

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 08. Tapah - Austerity What is the literal meaning of the word Tapah? What is the general meaning of Tapah? What does Tapas do to us? Why is Tapas difficult? Who is our greatest enemy? What are the 2 meanings that Valluvar gave for Tapas? And do we follow them? What are the 2 different dimensions in which Bhagavan is going to discuss Tapah in subsequent chapters? What should Tapah be like? Why does doing duty considered Tapas? What are the duties prescribed for each ashrama by the Shastras? How is Tapas relevant for even Preyas ? How to start Tapas? What is needed to start Tapas? When to start Tapas? What is the best Tapas? And what are the benefits? What is the difference between accepting and non-accepting a difficult situation? How has our culture integrated Tapas into our lifestyle? What are the main and side benefits of Tapas? 09. Aarjavam - Straightforwardness / Uprightness What is the definition of Straightforwardness? What is the opposite of Aarjavam? What is the problem if one does not have Aarjavam? How can we develop Aarjavam? 10. Ahimsa - Not Hurting Others What are the three types of Himsa? How do we generally do Himsa? Why is Ahimsa Maha Vratham? Why do we do Himsa to others? What happens if we do Himsa?