Bhagavad Gita - Class 104 - Chapter 03 Slokas 08-09 - Attitude when performing Duties - Class taken on 01 Sep 2024

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 08 (Contd...) - Perform duties without attachmentThe Role of Attitude in Karma YogaHow does performing every action with the right attitude contribute to the path of Karma Yoga?Why is it essential to avoid actions driven purely by Raaga-Dvesha (likes and dislikes) in Karma Yoga?Gradual Reduction of Kaamya KarmaWhat strategies are recommended for gradually reducing actions driven by personal desires (Kaamya Karma)?How can the reduction of Kaamya Karma contribute to the spiritual progress of a Karma Yogi?Path to Spiritual Progress through Karma YogaHow does Karma Yoga help in progressing spiritually without renouncing actions?What is the ultimate goal of practicing Karma Yoga as per the Bhagavad Gita?Sloka 09 - Have Ishvara Arpana Attitude when performing DutiesIntroduction to the Essence of Duties and KarmaWhat is the essence of the sloka regarding one's attitude when performing duties?How does karma bind us, and what is the impact of actions on likes and dislikes?Why do likes and dislikes increase as we grow older, according to the example of the 80-year-old person?What is the difference between earning experience and accumulating likes and dislikes?The Nature of Worry and ActionsWhat does Adi Sankara mean by "vriddhstaavatu chinta saktaha"?How do our actions and duties bind us?According to Bhagavan, what should our attitude be when performing actions or duties?The Concept of Bhavana in DutiesWhat is "Niyata Karmani" and what bhavana (attitude) should be associated with it?How does the attitude towards duties change between students, householders, and parents?Why should we not have any expectation of the result when performing our duties?How is the example of repaying a loan used to explain the correct attitude in performing duties?Expectations and KarmaWhat happens when we expect something in return for our duties?How does the sloka differentiate between duty and business transactions when expectations are involved?Why does Bhagavan suggest that we sacrifice our rights and focus only on doing our duties?How does the relationship between duty and rights play out in various relationships like father-son, husband-wife, and government-citizen?The Nature of Reciprocal ArrangementsWhat are the three things to note about reciprocal arrangements in relationships and duties?Why are reciprocal arrangements not always equal?Why are reciprocal arrangements not always honored?Why do people often not show gratitude for the duties or help they receive?Appreciation and GratitudeWhat role does expectation of appreciation play in duties within families and close relationships?What does the sloka say about the expectation of appreciation within a family structure (e.g., wife, husband, teacher, student)?How does focusing on rights rather than duties lead to conflicts such as divorces or legal battles?What assurance does Bhagavan give to those who do their duties but don’t receive their dues from others?Ishvara and the Concept of Karma YogaWhat does Bhagavan mean by saying that one should perform actions for the sake of Ishvara?How do performing duties for Ishvara differ from performing duties for others?Why is faith (shraddha) in Ishvara important for following Karma Yoga?What is the significance of yajñārthāt karmaṇo 'nyatra in the context of Karma Yoga?