Bhagavad Gita - Class 026 - Chapter 16 Slokas 02-02 - Not sharing others' weaknesses, Compassion - Class taken on 18 Sep 2022

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 15. Apaishunam - Not sharing others' weaknesses / faults What is definition of Apaishunam? Why do we want to discuss other people's weaknesses? What do we do to our weaknesses? What could be the reason when people come and discuss about others' faults with us? Is it wrong to listen when we get such information? Is it wrong to know or judge others' faults / weaknesses? Why do people discuss other's weaknesses? What could be the reasons? How can we stop ourselves from discussing other's faults? Why should we not speak about others' weaknesses? Is speaking bad of others a papa? What could be the reason why we tend to discuss certain people's weakness again and again? What is our general weakness and how is that impacted by talking about others' faults? What happens if we repeatedly talk about others' faults? How do we stop ourselves from talking about others' faults? How is apaishunam a subset of Satyam and Damaha? 16. Dayaa Bhuteshu - Compassion towards all beings When do we need to the utmost compassion? Where should the compassion come from? What is our general attitude when someone is in trouble or in pain or in sorrow? When should vedanta not be discussed with people? How can we get this feeling of Compassion? What sort of mind is needed for compassion to be exhibited? What are the gunas that stop us from being compassionate? What should not be confused with compassion? Will attachment automatically bring forth compassion? What is the difference between pity, sympathy, empathy and compassion? What are the benefits of Compassion? Why is forgiveness difficult than taking revenge? How does compassion get us to Ahimsa? And how is Ahimsa helpful in getting moksha? How does a Jnani's mind be like? Why should compassion not be confused with punishment? How can Compassion be cultivated?