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    kiranmam2000
    Oct 04, 2020
    Edited: Oct 04, 2020

    Introduction to Vedanta Class 6: Dhyana Phalam / Laws of Karma/Gita Dhyana Shloka

    in Introduction to Vedanta

    Click Here for Lecture Video

    Click Here for Study Material-Introduction to Vedanta by Swami Paramarthananda

    Contributed By Dr T Hegde


    Gita Dhyana Shloka 1

    Contributed By Dr Roopa


    Om pārthāya pratibodhitāṁ bhagavatā

    nārāyaṇena svayaṁ

    Vyāsena grathitāṁ purānamuninā madhye mahābhāratam

    Advaitāmṛtavarṣiṇīṁ bhagavatīm aṣṭādaśādhyāyinīm

    Amba tvām anusandadhāmi bhagavadgīte bhavadveśiṇīm


    O Mother Bhagvad Gita! I constantly meditate upon you, which was taught to Arjuna by lord Narayana himself, which was composed by Vyasacarya, the ancient sage, in the middle of Mahabharatha, which consists of eighteen chapters. Which showers the ambrosial wisdom of Non - duality, which is divine and which is the enemy of samsara.


    Pārthāya pratibodhitāṁ

    What is Bhagavad Gita?

    - Teaching given to Arjuna

    Bhagavatā nārāyaṇena svayaṁ

    TAUGHT by whom?

    - Lord Narayana

    Vyāsena grathitāṁ purāna muninā

    Complied by whom?

    - VYASACHARYA

    Madhye mahābhāratam

    Where has he given this?

    - In the middle of MAHABARATAM

    Advaitāmṛtavarṣiṇīṁ

    What is the content of Bhagavat Gita?

    - WISDOM OF ADVAITHAM

    Aṣṭādaśādhyāyinīm


    How big is the Bhagavat Gita?

    - 18 chapters

    - 700 verses

    Tvām anusandadhāmi

    What does it mean to us?

    - To nourish our internal personality


    karma yoga - Beginning stages,

    Upasana yoga - Later stages, and

    Jnana yoga - When you are ready for it.


    Bhavadveśiṇīm

    what are the advantages of learning the Bhagavad Gita?

    - Moving from this Samsaara to MOKSHA.


    Gita Dhyana Shloka 2

    Contributed By Dr. Sanjay Banakal

    namō'stu tē vyāsa viśālabuddhē phullāravindāyatapatranētra|

    yēna tvayā bhāratatailapūrṇaḥprajvālitō jñānamayaḥpradīpaḥ||2||

    Oh Vyāsācārya, with vast knowledge (and) with eyes as large as the petals of a

    full-blown lotus! Salutations be to you, by which you has been lighted the lamp

    of wisdom, filled with the oil of Mahābhārata.


    JNANAM & MEANS TO JNANAM

    JNANAM in Vedanta

    JNANAM = JIVATAMA PARAMATMA AIKYA JNANAM


    Aikyam = One-ness



    Therefore, JNANAM = JNANAM of Essential Oneness of Jivatma and Paramatma

    HOW CAN JIVATMA = PARAMATMA ?

    The very same Atma expresses through Sarira Trayam as Jivatma & through Prapanca trayam as Paramatma.


    The question will arise - Why are you not counting the matter ?

    MATTER IS “NOT COUNTABLE”

    Traditionally there are 2 ways to explain this


    Method 1 - Scriptures point out that the relationship between Atma & Anatma is of the nature of

    Cause & effect

    THE 2 RULES

    The cause is in-here in the effect.

    There is actually no effect other than the cause.


    MATTER IS “NOT COUNTABLE”

    Clay & pot

    The Clay is in-here in the Pot

    There is actually no Pot other than the clay.

    Cause is independently existent = Satyam, while

    Effect is dependently existent = Mithya


    Therefore matter is “not countable”


    MATTER IS “NOT COUNTABLE”

    Method 2 - Existence of any object presupposes a knower. So matter depends on consciousness / Atma, While Consciousness is self evident


    Therefore,

    Atma is SATYAM & Matter is MITHYA

    •

    Therefore matter is “not countable”

    & the only countable is Atma


    Therefore there is AIKYAM


    THIS AIKYA JNANAM IS THE PINNACLE OF HUMAN INTELLECT

    Gita 13.3

    ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi

    sarva-ksetresu bharata

    ksetra-ksetrajnayor jnanam

    yat taj jnanam matam mama

    This knowledge is THE KNOWLEDGE.



    SRAVANAM

    “The consistent & systematic study of scriptures for a length of time under a competent Guru”

    Clearly, it has to be through a sampradaya and based on the Vedas.

    Scriptures are like a mirror which is shown by Guru to reveal our true self, Atma Swarupam

    Here I only gather the concepts. I set aside any doubts for later, keeping faith in the validity of teaching and Guru


    MANANAM

    Here, I reflect upon the teaching, understand more carefully & try to resolve the doubts. If doubts persist I can take the help of Guru.

    Questions are encouraged here. Vedanta is not a blind faith

    The SAMSAYA having gone, I now have - doubt free conviction regarding my true self – Atma Swarupam.

    Still, I keep revisiting my previous self – BMC, which is riddled with emotional problems.


    NIDHIDHYASANAM

    Transforming doubt free conviction to emotional strength.

    If Samsara is a problem of ignorance.

    Why do we need emotional strength?

    Non apprehension of my true self - The Atma (which is ever perfect & ever free from emotional problems), Leads me to…

    Misapprehension and false identity with my non self – The Body Mind Complex (Which is never perfect and ever riddled with emotional problems)


    The basic problem may be ignorance of my true self,

    but I am experiencing emotional problems of my non-self

    likes (raga) dislikes (dvesha) desire (kama) anger (krodha)

    greed (lobha) delusion (mada) jealousy (matsarya) fear (bhayam)


    I (Ahankara) & Mine (Mamakara)

    Therefore if my emotional problems are not solved,

    It means I have not assimilated the knowledge totally

    – such knowledge is of no use.


    Nididhyasanam

    With nidhidhyasanam the doubt free conviction regarding the self becomes A FACT - available even during emotional turmoil.


    And how do I accomplish this transformation?

    Problem is the anomaly of Non apprehension - Misapprehension


    Solution is to RePaiR this anomaly

    ANOMALY & ITS RePaiR


    RePaiR is an Acronym as understood from the teachings of

    Swami paramarthanandaji

    RePaiR – ILOVT

    Revision of Perspective and its emotional Response – In the Light Of Vedantic Teaching

    RePaiR ILOVT

    Right now I am consistently doing Nidhidhyasanam of my BMC - Constantly saying am I so and so…

    this is a Vasana or Viparyaya Bhavana.

    We must revise this perspective from BMC to true self Atma Swarupam and having revised my perspective, change the emotional response in tune with my new perspective which is ..Atma - Brahman.

    When non apprehension disappears misapprehension goes too


    Earlier I said Consciousness is not a part product property of body… Now I say…

    I am not a part product property of this body mind

    I am an independent entity which pervades and enlivens this body-mind

    I pervade beyond the boundaries of this body spatially

    I continue to persist after this body falls temporally

    However, I who pervade beyond such boundaries and persist after the fall of this body am not evident for want of a manifesting media.


    IN CONCLUSION

    ahami nāśabhājyahamahaṁtayā |

    sphurati hṛtsvayaṁ paramapūrṇasat (Verse 20 - Upadesa Saaram – Ramana Mahrishi)


    When I revise my perspective the true self shines forth spontaneously


    Jnana Phalam

    Contributed By Dr Sunder


    WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF JNANAM?

    1st à Practical benefit in our daily life - Jivan Mukti,

    which means liberated even while living.

    2nd à Metaphysical benefit - Videha Mukti,

    which means liberation after death.



    Svatantratvam - Emotional independence

    A worldly person is dependent on external set up

    None of these are permanent

    Self Knowledge with RePaiR ILOVT results in constant abidance in my true self which is embodiment of HPS. This gives me independence from external set up.


    Poornatvam A sense of fulfillment or completeness in life. Contentment.

    Through RePaiR ILOVT, I know my true Self as Satchitaananda Swarupa Atma, which is free of all limitations


    Samatvam Equanimity

    Jnanam does not have the power to make my future favorable, but it will give me the mental ability to face any future.



    Self Knowledge is a great shock absorber.


    Even in the greatest tragedy does not overwhelm a Jnani.

    This is a journey from What?.... So what?

    This is a journey to a favorable FIR principle.


    VIDEHA MUKTI

    What happens to an Ajnani (unenlightened person) after death?

    A Jiva comprises 3 bodies: Gross, Subtle and Causal Body.

    Definition of Death =

    Viyoga (Separation) between Stula Sarira (Gross body) and Sukshma Karana Sarira (Subtle causal bodies)


    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AJNANI DIES

    When an Ajnani dies the Jiva discards the Gross Body, which merges into the 5 elements

    Subtle & Causal Body transmigrates and acquires another Gross Body.

    This is called Rebirth (Punar Janma). And the cycle repeats itself.


    vasamsi jirnani yatha vihaya

    navani grhnati naro 'parani

    tatha sarirani vihaya jirnany

    anyani samyati navani dehi


    What happens when a JNANI dies?

    According to the scriptures at the time of a Jnani’s death,

    The Gross Body merges into the Gross Universe,

    the Subtle Body into the Subtle Universe, and

    the Causal Body into the Causal Universe.

    So the Jivatma is now the Atman, losing its individuality. Just as a river loses its individuality when it merges with the ocean.


    A Jnani has no rebirth

    1. No Sukshma Karana Sarira left to acquire as Stula Sarira

    2. Jnanam destroys ALL Sancita karma & since a Jnani is like a ROASTED SEED, no new Agami karmas are produced. He is liberated when all prarabdha karmas are exhausted.


    IN CONCLUSION

    A Jnani is liberated from unhealthy emotional responses while living

    & Is liberated from rebirth after death


    Gita Dhyana Shloka 3

    Contributed By Shyamala


    prapannapārijātāyatōtravētraikapāṇaye|

    jñānamudrāyakṛṣṇāyagītāmṛtaduhēnamaḥ||3||

    Salutation to Lord Krsna who is with Jñānamudrā, who is like a wish-yielding tree for those who surrender unto him, who has a whip in one hand, and who has milked the nectar of Gītā.












    Gita Dhyana Shloka 4

    Contributed By Nita





    Law of Karma – Results of action & 1st, 2nd & 3rd Principle

    Contributed By Dr T Hegde


    arjuna uvāca

    kiṃ tad-Brahma kimadhyātmaṃ kiṃ karma puruṣōttama|

    adhibhūtaṃ ca kiṃ prōktamadhidaivaṃ kimucyatē||8.1||

    adhiyajñaḥ kathaṃ kō'tra dēhē'smin madhusūdana |

    prayāṇakālē ca kathaṃ jñēyō'si niyatātmabhiḥ || 8.2 ||

    adhibhūtaṃ kṣarō bhāvaḥ puruṣaścādhidaivatam |

    adhiyajñō'hamēvātra dēhē dēhabhṛtāṃ vara || 8.4 ||


    LAW OF KARMA

    •"Karma" is both action and the consequence of that action

    •"What you sow is what you reap”

    •Good actions cause Punya

    •Bad actions cause Paapa


    Be Conscious of the Choices you Make.

    • Upper Bird or Lower Bird

    •Jeeva atma or Parama atma

    •Paramarthika or Vyavahara


    Sanchita, Prarabdha and Agami

    •All the Punya Pāpams accumulated in the past Janma are called Sanchita Punya Pāpam or Sanchita Adrushtam.

    •Sanchita means accumulated.

    • And of all those accumulated, a portion alone is ready for fructification . That maturing Adrushtam – Punya Pāpam - is called Prārabdha., it is responsible for the present physical body and world.

    •As a human being you do a lot of deliberate actions which will produces fresh Punya Pāpams.

    •That fresh acquisitions or earning are called Āgāmi.




    Why should we know the law of karma ?

    •Most important and unique law of vedic teaching

    •Helps us understand the following

    Jeevan Mukti

    Videha Mukti

    Krama Mukti

    Rebirth and Freedom from cycle of rebirth


    Principles of Laws of Karma

    •Every deliberate or will full action

    •Produces 2 forms of results/ phalam

    •Visible/ Dhrishta phalam

    •Invisible/ Adhrishta phalam


    Invisible Adhrishtam

    2 types:

    Su Adhrishtam = Punyam

    Dur Adhrishtam = Paapam


    When does an action becomes punyam or paapam

    •Scriptural injunction

    •What scriptures/ shastras encourage = punyam/ prohibit = paapam

    •The result depends on the motive behind the action





    Proof of Vedanta.(Uses)

    1. Explains the disparity and differences between living beings

    2. Helps in accepting inexplicable difficulties – I am responsible for all my results due to my own actions, either in recent or previous janmas

    3. Faith in god will not be shaken if I accept the law

    4. I can take responsibility of my future – take charge of my life – my future situation will depend on my present action – thus I influence my future

    5. Answers the question – why many good people are suffering and corrupt are enjoying

    6. Explains the disparity and differences between living beings


    Accept and make the most of Prarabdha

    1. Leadership.

    2. Take responsibility.

    3. Don’t complain.

    4. Use for spiritual growth.

    5. All shall be well.

    6. Higher Self.


    Avoid Agami Karma.Karma Yoga ( Skill )


    buddhiyuktō jahātīha ubhē sukṛtaduṣkṛtē |

    tasmādyōgāya yujyasva yōgaḥ karmasu kauśalam || 2.50 ||

    Oh Arjuna! Action (with motive) is indeed far inferior to karmayōga. Take

    refuge in karmayōga. Those who are motivated by results are unfortunate.


    Destroy Sanchita.

    yathaidhāṁsi samiddhō'gnirbhasmasāt kurutē'rjuna|

    jñānāgniḥ sarvakarmāṇi bhasmasāt kurutē tathā||4.37||

    Oh Arjuna! The fire of knowledge reduces all Karmas to ashes just as a wellkindled

    fire reduces the fuel to ashes.


    Jalaluddin Rumi the greatest Sufi says,

    "These three words contain my whole life.“

    I was raw, now I am cooked and burnt.



    Om Puurnnam-Adah Puurnnam-IdamPuurnnaat-Purnnam-Udacyate

    PuurnnasyaPuurnnam-AadaayaPuurnnam-Eva-Avashissyate ||

    Om ShaantihShaantihShaantih ||

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