Bhagavad Gita - Class 114 - Chapter 03 Slokas 23-26 - Bhagavan as Śiṣṭa Ācāraḥ and the Attitudinal Difference Between Jnanis and Ajnanis - Class taken on 12 Jan 2025

Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 23 - Bhagavan as Śiṣṭa Ācāraḥ (Bhagavan as an Ideal Role Model)What is the meaning of Śiṣṭa Ācāra, and why is it essential in a society?What are the potential consequences if there are no individuals practicing Śiṣṭa Ācāra in society?What does Bhagavan say will happen if elders and people in positions of responsibility fail to behave responsibly?How does one’s own adherence to Dharma influence their ability to meet Dharmic individuals?Why does Bhagavan choose to perform duties even though he has none as an Avatara?How does Bhagavan set an example of performing duties tirelessly and without laziness?How does laziness impact one’s ability to fulfill their Dharma, and what excuses does the intellect create to justify laziness?What is the meaning of the term atandritaḥ, and how does Bhagavan apply it to his actions?What is the relationship between Karma Yoga and Loka Sangraha?How does prārabdha influence whether a Jñāni must continue performing actions?What criteria determine when a person can drop their duties?How does Bhagavan’s example encourage people to perform their duties with sincerity and enthusiasm?Sloka 24 - Consequences if Bhagavan is Not a Proper Role ModelWhat will happen to the worlds if there are no Śiṣṭa ācarah to guide society?What would happen if He does not perform His duties? How would this impact society?Why does Bhagavan say that people would stop performing their duties if He, as a role model, refrains from action?What is meant by utsīdeyur ime lokāḥ, and why does it occur if duties are not performed?What are the potential outcomes for individuals who fail to fulfill their duties? How does this affect their gathi and spiritual progress?Explain the term śaṅkara in the context of this sloka. What kind of confusion arises when duties are neglected?What is the significance of swadharma and how does its neglect result in varna saṅkara and āśrama saṅkara?How does Bhagavan compare the influence of a teacher or parent to that of other professions like a driver? Why does Bhagavan emphasize that a role model’s mistakes can have far-reaching consequences?Why does Bhagavan urge Arjuna to fulfill his duties, and how does this relate to the idea of setting an example for others?How can the teachings of this sloka be applied in contemporary contexts?Sloka 25 - Difference in Attitude: Jnani vs. Ajnani in Performing ActionsWhat is the key message Bhagavan conveys to Jnanis in Sloka 25?How does Bhagavan differentiate the way an Ajnani and a Jnani perform actions?What does "attachment" mean in the context of this sloka, and how does it affect the actions of an Ajnani?Why is it important for a Jnani to perform actions without attachment?What does Vedanta teach regarding actions and reactions?How does prārabdha influence both Jnanis and Ajnanis, and how does their response differ?Why does a Jnani, despite being free from self-insufficiency, continue to perform actions?What is meant by "lokasaṅgraha," and why is it significant for Jnanis?Why does an Ajnani perform actions with attachment?How does an Ajnani's sense of incompleteness and dissatisfaction influence their actions?How does the motivation behind actions differ for a Jnani and an Ajnani?What is the relevance of prārabdha in the actions of Jnanis like Janaka and Bhagavan?What is the correct attitude that Bhagavan advises while performing actions?Sloka 26 - Bhagavan’s Advice to Jnanis on Guiding AjnanisWhat is the primary advice Bhagavan gives to a jnani regarding interacting with ajnanis?Why does Sankaracharya frequently quote this sloka?What are the four categories of people described by a sampradaya guru? How should a jnani deal with people categorized as paamarah (taamasic individuals)?What is the advice on dealing with paramahamsaaha (muktas)?Why is it counterproductive to discuss Vedanta or vairagya with vishayinah (those indulging in sensory pleasures)?