Bhagwad Gita 18 Chapters 18 Chapters 700 Shlokas 700 Shlokas Published in 34 Languages Published in 34 Languages The Book used for swearing ceremonies.

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Bhagwad Gita 18 Chapters 18 Chapters 700 Shlokas 700 Shlokas Published in 34 Languages Published in 34 Languages The Book used for swearing ceremonies in courts in India The Book used for swearing ceremonies in courts in India

Main Philosophies Mentioned in Gita Sankhya or Gyan Yoga Sankhya or Gyan Yoga –Sankhya Yogis or Gyan Yogis Karma Yoga Karma Yoga - Karma Yogis or Yogis

Sankhya-Yogi/Gyan-Yogi/Sanyasi Men of God Men of God Renounced “normal” work Renounced “normal” work Some “Sanyasis” can be…….. Some “Sanyasis” can be……..

Sanyasi – Buddhist Monk

Sanyasi – Catholic Bishop

Sanyasi – Hindu Priest

Sanyasi –Jew Priest

Sanyasi –Muslim Holy Man

Sanyasi – Protestant Priest

Karma Yogis People of “Action” or people who do “Normal” work People of “Action” or people who do “Normal” work Renounced “fruits” of their work Renounced “fruits” of their work

Karma Yogis – Architect

Karma Yogis – Computer Engineer

Karma Yogis – Housewife

Karma Yogis – Soldier/Doctor

Karma Yogis – Old Black Man/Chinese Children

Karma Yogis – Sportsmen

Karma Yogis – Teachers/Students

Who is Better - Yogi or Sanyasi The Gita states that a “Yogi” is also a Sanyasi The Gita states that a “Yogi” is also a Sanyasi The Gita states that there is no difference but… The Gita states that there is no difference but… a Yogi’s path is easier (and better) a Yogi’s path is easier (and better)

Who is Better - Yogi or Sanyasi

How is a Karma Yogi a Sanyasi? What does a Karma Yogi give up? What does a Karma Yogi give up?

What does a Yogi give Up? The “Fruits” of one’s actions The “Fruits” of one’s actions –Does not look for praise –Does not look for rewards –Thinks that ALL work is for God

What does a Yogi give Up? The “Fruits” of one’s actions The “Fruits” of one’s actions –Thinks that he is not the doer – Prakriti is the doer –Feels fortunate to be able to have the necessary talent –Does not feel proud

Chess Players are at Different Levels

Levels of Karma Yogi Yogarudh: the Master! Yogarudh: the Master! Aruruksha: Still has some ways to go Aruruksha: Still has some ways to go

Krishna and Arjuna

Bhagwad Gita

Albus Dumbledore – Wizard! DD’s Army

Famous Karma Yogis or Yogis Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi Mother Teresa Mother Teresa

Karma Yogi – Mahatma Gandhi

Karma Yogi – Mother Theresa

Ultimate Karma Yogi – Bhagwan Krishna

Karma Yogi Characteristics Not looking for Praise/Rewards Not looking for Praise/Rewards Cheerful Cheerful

Karma Yogi Characteristics Not looking for Praise/Rewards Not looking for Praise/Rewards Cheerful Cheerful Determined! Determined!

Gandhiji – Dandi March

Gandhiji Spinning

Karma Yogi Characteristics Not looking for Praise/Rewards Not looking for Praise/Rewards Cheerful Cheerful Determined! Determined! No Malice or Enmity! No Malice or Enmity!

Gandhi in Jail Gandhiji went to jail many times Gandhiji went to jail many times

Gandhi in Jail

Gandhi in England

With Lord and Lady Mountbatten

Karma Yogi Characteristics Not looking for Praise/Rewards Not looking for Praise/Rewards Cheerful Cheerful Determined! Determined! No Malice or Enmity! No Malice or Enmity! Does his/her duty! Does his/her duty!

Karma Yoga – Do Your Duty!

India Gains Independence!

Summary - Karma Yoga Principals Work is Worship! Work is Worship! Work must be done with the right attitude! Work must be done with the right attitude!