3. 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

4. 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

5. 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……..

6. Sanyasi – Buddhist Monk

7. Sanyasi – Catholic Bishop

8. Sanyasi – Hindu Priest

9. Sanyasi –Jew Priest

10. Sanyasi –Muslim Holy Man

11. Sanyasi – Protestant Priest

12. 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

13. Karma Yogis – Architect

14. Karma Yogis – Computer Engineer

15. Karma Yogis – Housewife

16. Karma Yogis – Soldier/Doctor

17. Karma Yogis – Old Black Man/Chinese Children

18. Karma Yogis – Sportsmen

19. Karma Yogis – Teachers/Students

20. 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)

21. Who is Better - Yogi or Sanyasi

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. Chess Players are at Different Levels

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

27. Krishna and Arjuna

28. Bhagwad Gita

29. Albus Dumbledore – Wizard! DD’s Army

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

31. Karma Yogi – Mahatma Gandhi

32. Karma Yogi – Mother Theresa

33. Ultimate Karma Yogi – Bhagwan Krishna

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

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

37. Gandhiji – Dandi March

38. Gandhiji Spinning

39. 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!

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

41. Gandhi in Jail

43. Gandhi in England

45. With Lord and Lady Mountbatten

46. 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!

47. Karma Yoga – Do Your Duty!

48. India Gains Independence!

49. 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!