Bhagavad Gita - Class 049 - Chapter 01 Slokas 43-47 - Arjuna Concludes his arguments - Class taken on 14 May 2023

Sloka 43 - Caste Traditions and Family Traditions What happens to Caste traditions and Family traditions when there is inter-mixture of varnas? What is important when looking for a bride or groom? What is being seen as important in present days? Sloka 44 - Final outcome of war Where, according to Arjuna, will people end up because of the war? Why will people go to hell if they do not follow family traditions? What happens if we let go of Dharma? Sloka 45 - Great Sin Why does Arjuna think that he is going to commit a great sin? Why does he think he is fighting this war? What is Arjuna's delusion here? Sloka 46 - Arjuna's final statement How does Arjuna conclude his arguments? What does he think is a better outcome than he fighting the war? How has Arjuna changed his position from how he was when he indicated that he was ready for the war? How does Bhagavan react to Arjuna's statements? What are the key emotions of Arjuna that showed up in his Monologue? Sloka 47 - Sanjay's description of Arjuna's state What did Arjuna do after providing his arguments? Why had to Arjuna sit? What does his throwing of Bow and Arrows indicate? What was Arjuna's mental state, according to Sanjaya? Chapter End Explanation - Thanksgiving to Ishvara What is the meaning of Om? What is the meaning of Tat? What is the meaning of Sat? What is the meaning of Vāda? What is the meaning of Vidandāda? What is the meaning of Samvāda? What is the meaning of Upanishad? Why is Gita called Upanishad Saara? Can Religion be without Spirituality? Can Spirituality be without Religion? Is Bhagavad Gita a religious text or a Spiritual text? Chapter 01 - Summary 01-01 Slokas - Dhrithirashtra s question 02-20 Slokas - Battlefield description 21-23 Slokas - Arjuna s Command 24-25 Slokas - Bhagavan fulfilling the command 26-28 Slokas - Arjuna's first emotion / weakness: Attachment 29-31 Slokas - Arjuna's second emotion / weakness: Sorrow 31-46 Slokas - Arjuna's third emotion / weakness: Delusion 47-47 Slokas - Arjuna's state of mind