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Sloka 21 : Gateway to hell What is the loss if someone is greedy? How does lobham come in way of our enjoyment? What is Bhagavan's advice to Arjuna with regard to these 3 qualities - Desire, Anger and Greed? Sloka 22 : Benefit of giving up the 3 bad qualities What is the benefit of giving up the 3 bad qualities? What is the benefit of getting involved in good things? What is the highest goal t...

Sloka 19 : Asuras' next life What will be Asuras' next life? What will that next life lead to? What does Asuras' hate? How is the hate on religion reflecting on people's lives? Why are Asuras called cruel? Why are Asuras called impious? Sloka 20 : Asuras' subsequent lives What are Asuras indiscriminate about? What happens to their subsequent lives? Will they be able to attain m...

Sloka 16: Asuras' Attitude What sort of fancies does an asura have? Why do an asura get confused by their fancies? Why does Bhagavan use the word net of delusion? What are the asuras' enslaved to? Does freedom mean doing what we like? What is real freedom? What happens if we get enslaved to sensory pleasures? What sort of hell will that person fall into? Sloka 17: Asuras' Worship What...

Sloka 13 : Asuras' desires in their own words Why is silence golden? Does words one speak give us enough information on the kind of person? How does an Asura talk about his / her wealth? How does an Asura talk about his / her desires? How should we use our money? How many parts should our earnings be divided and for what purpose? What is the order to be followed with respect to the use of mone...

Sloka 09 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought process; Asuras view of the world Why do the asuras do himsa / take to cruel actions? How are desire, anger and greed related? how does an asura treat the world? Sloka 10 : Asuras' Desires What type of desires does asuras have? What are the 2 meanings of insatiable here? What are the 3 qualities that an asura have because of these desires? What sort...

Sloka 08 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought process; Asuras view of the world What is the another meaning of the word Asatyam when the Asuras say the world is Asatyam? How does the world function? How are the vedas related to creation? Why do the Asuras believe that the world is not sustained? What is Asuras' view on Dharma and Adharma? What is the implication of no Dharma or Adharma? How is I...

Sloka 06 : Asura Sampat (Contd...) What is the meaning of "Kalavum Katru Mara"? Why is the Asura Sampat being explained by Bhagavan? What happens if we spiritually stagnate? Which is easy to acquire - Daiva Sampat or Asura Sampat? Sloka 07: 4 gunas of Asuras 1. Pravrttim-Nivrttim na Vidyate - Ignorant of Dharma & Adharma What is the meaning of Pravrtti? What is the meaning of Nivrtti...

Sloka 04: 6 examples of Asuri Sampat 06 Ajnaanam - Ignorance What kind of Ignorance is mentioned here? What is the false equation we do when we want to do what is good for us? What is vipareeta jnana? What are some of the examples of vipareeta jnana? Sloka 05 : Phalam of Daiva & Asura Sampat Where does Daivi Sampat lead to for a person? Where does Asuri Sampat lead to for a person? Is having D...

Chapter 16 - Daiva-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga Sloka 03: Naatimaanita - Humility Why does Bhagavan start with this value and ends with this value? What should be aware of? What should we do when we start getting good qualities? What should we see these values in us? How are some people born with good qualities? What is the implication when we understand some people are born with qualities? Can we ch...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 23. Dritihi - Determination / Will power / Resilience How do we define Dritihi? Do we have will power? How can Dritihi be divided into? In which context we define Dritihi? What are examples of Tamasic Will power? Why are we not able to complete a saadana at times? How can humans be divided in terms of saadana? What is the difference between Determination...

Chapter 16 - Daiva-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga Sloka 02: Alolupthvam - Sense Discipline / Sense Organ calmness When should the sense organs be calm and disciplined? What happens if we do not keep the sense organs in check? Maardavam - Softness / Gentleness What should be soft? How can our words be polite / soft? What other values are required for us to follow this value? Hrihi - Humility / Shyness /...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 15. Apaishunam - Not sharing others' weaknesses / faults What is definition of Apaishunam? Why do we want to discuss other people's weaknesses? What do we do to our weaknesses? What could be the reason when people come and discuss about others' faults with us? Is it wrong to listen when we get such information? Is it wrong to know or judge ot...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 14. Shantihi - Calm Mind (Contd...) When do we get a calm mind? What is our general attitude towards a person who does a sacrifice? What is the role of an instrument? What sort of instrument is the mind? Who should be the master of the mind? Why should the mind be disciplined? How is the mind being used by us? What is the role of the mind during Pratyaks...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 12. Akrodaha - Absence of Anger (Contd...) What happens when we use anger to get work done? Is Anger a strength? What happens when we lose physical strength? Why do we get hurt when others disrespect us? What is evident when somone behaves badly? What should be our attitude when someone treats us badly or when they treats us highly? How should we manage...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 12. Akrodaha - Absence of Anger (Contd...) What are the Anger Management tips? When should these tips be applied? Can anger alone be removed from our personality? is there a quick-fix solution to controlling anger? What is the mistake we commit when we have hatred on someone? How can we remove hatred? How can we convince ourselves to separate words/actio...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 11. Satyam - Truth (Contd...) How to practice speaking truth? How can Sahaya Anveshanam assist in cultivating Satyam? How does Mithavaak help in speaking the truth? Why is self-honesty important for being truthful? What sort of Sankalpa need to be taken to imbibe Satyam? What are the three methods we generally adopt in difficult situations? Who will be t...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 11. Satyam - Truth What is meant by Satyam? What are the many common misconceptions about speaking truth? What are the three levels of purity? And where does Satyam fit in? What are three definitions of Satyam? Why is stating facts not the same as speaking truth? What is the difference between speaking truth and hiding truth? Under what 2 conditions can...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 08. Tapah - Austerity What is the literal meaning of the word Tapah? What is the general meaning of Tapah? What does Tapas do to us? Why is Tapas difficult? Who is our greatest enemy? What are the 2 meanings that Valluvar gave for Tapas? And do we follow them? What are the 2 different dimensions in which Bhagavan is going to discuss Tapah in subsequent c...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 05. Damaha - Sense Control (Contd...) What is the disadvantage that a human has over other species when it comes to sense control? What happens when we lose sense control? What is proper utilisation of senses? What are the 4 ways to practice Damaha? When do we keep ourselves out of a situation? And how does it help in sense control? What should we do if...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 04. Daanam - Charity (Contd...) Why should we thank Ishvara for giving an opportunity to do Daanam? What should we do when we get an opportunity to do Daanam? How and where do we start giving Daanam? Why do we generally not share things? What are the 4 benefits of doing Daanam? What is the characteristic guna of Manushya, Deva & Asura? What is Lobham...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 03. Jnana Yoga Vyavasthithi - Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam What is Shravanam? What is Mananam? What is Nidhidhyasanam? What is Nishta? How can I follow this sadhana continuously? How can I increase desire for Moksha? How do we define Satsanga? How does prayojana dhyanam help in Mumukshutvam? 04. Daanam - Charity How does Shastras define Daanam? Why i...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 01. Abhayam - Fearlessness (Contd...) How does Vairgya (dispassion) give us fearlessness? How does attachment manifest itself into 3 emotions? What is the second approach to remove fear? What are the two secrets of creation that can help us remove fear? If vairagya and viveka cannot be applied, What is the third approach to remove fear? What are the thre...

Chapter 16 - Daiv-Asura-Sampad Vibhaga Yoga 01. Abhayam - Fearlessness What are the different examples of Fear as described in Vairagya Shatakam? What is the most common reason for fear? Is that fear valid? What is fear of Shastras? Is it valid? What is fear of death? What is fear of sorrow? What is fear of ignorance? Should we have fear of anything? What is fear of Adharma? Is God-fearing a right...

Chapter 13 - Kshetra-Ksjetrajna Vibhaga Yoga Chapter 13 Values Summary 01 Amanitvam - Humility or not seeking Recognition 02 Adambitivam - Simplicity or Non-pretentious 03 Ahimsa - Not hurting others 04 Ksanti - Titiksha (Forbearance/Endurance) Ksama(Forgiveness) 05 Aarjavam - Uprightness or Straightforwardness 06 Acharyopasanam - Guru Seva 07 Saucam - External and Internal Purity 08 Sthairyam - S...