Bhagavad Gita - Class 031 - Chapter 16 Slokas 06-08 Asuri Sampat - Four Gunas of Asuras; Asuras' Philosophy - Class taken on 13 Nov 2022

Sloka 06 : Asura Sampat (Contd...) What is the meaning of "Kalavum Katru Mara"? Why is the Asura Sampat being explained by Bhagavan? What happens if we spiritually stagnate? Which is easy to acquire - Daiva Sampat or Asura Sampat? Sloka 07: 4 gunas of Asuras 1. Pravrttim-Nivrttim na Vidyate - Ignorant of Dharma & Adharma What is the meaning of Pravrtti? What is the meaning of Nivrtti? Are asuras really ignorant of Dharma & Adharma? What are Asuras position on papa & punya? How do they justify their actions? How do we apply this ignorance on our mis-deeds? 2. Soucham na vidyate - Cleanliness will not be there At what levels Asuras are unclean? What is our attitude towards cleanliness? 3. Aachaaraha na vidyate - No religious discipline What does Aachaaraha mean here? What are some of the typical disciplines that the shastras prescribe? Why do we need to shower after waking up from sleep in the morning? How are sleep and death related? What should be our attitude towards food? Are the shastras superstitious? How does it compare with the manners prescribed in western culture? 4. Satyam na vidyate - They don't speak truth What are the 3 qualities to be considered for a truth? What are the 2 reasons for which the asuras speak lies? Sloka 08 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought process What are the 3 attributes that the Asuras give for this world? What does the word jagat indicate here - place or the people within? What is the first meaning of the word jagat asatyam? Why do asuras believe that the world is full of people who speak lies? What was the perception of Yudhishtira and Duryodhana when they were asked about the people in the kingdom? What does the term "Atmavat Manyate Jagat" mean? What is our opinion on others? How does a person whose definition of success is gaiing wealth, see the world? How does an asura see someone who is doing a good deed? How does an asura who lies or cheats see the others? What is one of the characteristic of a sattvic person whenever a person come to their mind?