Assignment response

Summarized by: Bala Dhandapani

1)      What are the 4 basic objects to worship the Lord with.  What is their significance

a.       God accepts anything that is offered with a loving heart, it is the bhakti of the devotee that is pleasing to God and not the worth of the offering.  Attitude of giving is the key.  All aspects of your life is an offering.

b.       Four objects are:

             i.      Fruits – Result of Action

            ii.      Flower - Vasanas

           iii.      Leaf - Attitude

           iv.      Water-  Body/Life

 

2)      What is the difference between Unattached and Indifferent? Explain

a.       Lord is Unattached (Udasena), Example a Dr is (should be) unattached to the patient, we need to be like that vs – Indifferent (Udasinavat) , not caring.

b.       Example:  Unattached – movie screen is unattached to the happenings of the movie that is projected.  Indifferent – not concerned, lack of interest etc.  don’t care much, lack of empathy.

 

3)      What is Yoga and Kshema as explained in this chapter? Explain

Lord says Not only will I help you to acquire ((Yoga)  but also sustain (kshema).  To those people who have turned their mind entirely to me, remember me sincerely, I shall look after their Yoga and Kshema.

Yoga – Spiritual Growth, Acquire, Wealth

Kshema – Material Success,  Preserver, Happiness

 

4)       What is the significance of Abhyasa Yoga? Explain

a.       Abhyasa yoga is constant practice. 

b.       To attain Moksha a single pointed focus on Brahman is needed.

      i.      Fix a higher goal, surrender to that goal

     ii.      Work hard on the goal without attachment to the result

    iii.      Surrender the result

    iv.      Remain in a state of meditation. 

    v.      Constant awareness maintained diligently is the key to success.

  vi.      More you seek the higher, the more peaceful you are.