Class Summary for June 07, 2020 - Chapter-12 Slokas 20

Summarized by: Bala Dhandapani

After opening prayer we discussed Verse 20 from Chapter 12

Chapter 12 is concluded with Verse 20

Krishna concludes that those who honor this nectar of wisdom (36 qualities discussed earlier) and endowed with faith is dearest to me. 

Theme:

This teaching is in line with Vedas/Shastras and is the essence of Vedic Dharam, hence this Chapter 12 (Devotion/Bhakti Yoga) is also called as Veda Saraha.

Summary

1^st step:  Yoga Kshema – acquisition and maintenance/sustenance

• Doing it for you, do your duty and then do not worry -surrender to God

2^nd step: Chita Shuddhi – Nishkaama Karma

• Cleansing of the mind

3^rd step: Ishta Devata Upasana

• Helps to focus
• Cleansing of the mind helps with the Upasana

4^th step: Vishwaroopa Upasana

• Step 3 and 4 can be combined

5^th step: Nirguna Upasana

• Final step – meditation on the Absolute Truth

Subjective Analysis

In Kali Yuga – we need to practice the above steps in different permutations and combinations. 

Gurudev’s Video on Verse 20

Summary

• The 36 values can cure all the earlier immortality and ulcerations of the inner personalities
• There is no distinction between God and Bhaktha who is practicing all the 36 values of life.
• Even if you follow “1” value, all the other 35 values will automatically be added to you.

Class Discussion

Question:  Fraction may come from surroundings who may not follow the 36 values.

Suggestions:  Forbearance quality will come into picture.  Also, do not force the qualities on others, someone should be motivated to obtain the knowledge.  One cannot force this knowledge on to others.  Practice the qualities and make yourself perfect. 

At the end of the session – the class saw the Class Play/Video:  Karam Karo Kumar along with Swamiji and Mr. Sriram. 

Link to the video skit is below -

https://youtu.be/owRCTusvxSA