Gita Wisdom Teachings by Joshua M. Greene (Yogesvara)
Summary: A bi-weekly Bhagavad Gita class in NY. Each session includes readings, analysis, audiovisuals, verse recitations and practical insights into India's essential wisdom text. Attendees will discover the message of the Gita, master basic vocabulary and concepts, and acquire skills for teaching and practicing yoga philosophy. Class notes available at www.gitawisdom.org/podcast. For information on attending a class, visit www.facebook.com/pg/gitawisdomteachings/events.
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Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 21 nirasir yata-cittatma / tyakta-sarva-parigrahah sariram kevalam karma / kurvan napnoti kilbisam TRANSLATION Such a man of understanding acts with mind and intelligence perfectly controlled, gives up all sense of proprietorship over his possessions and acts only for the bare necessities of life. Thus working, he is not affected by sinful reactions.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 21 nirasir yata-cittatma / tyakta-sarva-parigrahah sariram kevalam karma / kurvan napnoti kilbisam TRANSLATION Such a man of understanding acts with mind and intelligence perfectly controlled, gives up all sense of proprietorship over his possessions and acts only for the bare necessities of life. Thus working, he is not affected by sinful reactions.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 19 yasya sarve samarambhah / kama-sankalpa-varjitah jnanagni-dagdha-karmanam / tam ahuh panditam budhah TRANSLATION One is understood to be in full knowledge whose every act is devoid of desire for sense gratification. He is said by sages to be a worker whose fruitive action is burned up by the fire of perfect knowledge.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 19 yasya sarve samarambhah / kama-sankalpa-varjitah jnanagni-dagdha-karmanam / tam ahuh panditam budhah TRANSLATION One is understood to be in full knowledge whose every act is devoid of desire for sense gratification. He is said by sages to be a worker whose fruitive action is burned up by the fire of perfect knowledge.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 19 yasya sarve samarambhah / kama-sankalpa-varjitah jnanagni-dagdha-karmanam / tam ahuh panditam budhah TRANSLATION One is understood to be in full knowledge whose every act is devoid of desire for sense gratification. He is said by sages to be a worker whose fruitive action is burned up by the fire of perfect knowledge.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 19 yasya sarve samarambhah / kama-sankalpa-varjitah jnanagni-dagdha-karmanam / tam ahuh panditam budhah TRANSLATION One is understood to be in full knowledge whose every act is devoid of desire for sense gratification. He is said by sages to be a worker whose fruitive action is burned up by the fire of perfect knowledge.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 17 karmano hy api boddhavyam / boddhavyam ca vikarmanah akarmanas ca boddhavyam / gahana karmano gatih TRANSLATION The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore one should know properly what action is, what forbidden action is, and what inaction is.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 17 karmano hy api boddhavyam / boddhavyam ca vikarmanah akarmanas ca boddhavyam / gahana karmano gatih TRANSLATION The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore one should know properly what action is, what forbidden action is, and what inaction is.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 17 karmano hy api boddhavyam / boddhavyam ca vikarmanah akarmanas ca boddhavyam / gahana karmano gatih TRANSLATION The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore one should know properly what action is, what forbidden action is, and what inaction is.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 17 karmano hy api boddhavyam / boddhavyam ca vikarmanah akarmanas ca boddhavyam / gahana karmano gatih TRANSLATION The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore one should know properly what action is, what forbidden action is, and what inaction is.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 16 kim karma kim akarmeti / kavayo 'py atra mohitah tat te karma pravaksyami / yaj jnatva moksyase 'subhat TRANSLATION Even the intelligent are bewildered in determining what is action and what is inaction. Now I shall explain to you what action is, knowing which you shall be liberated from all sins.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 16 kim karma kim akarmeti / kavayo 'py atra mohitah tat te karma pravaksyami / yaj jnatva moksyase 'subhat TRANSLATION Even the intelligent are bewildered in determining what is action and what is inaction. Now I shall explain to you what action is, knowing which you shall be liberated from all sins.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 16 kim karma kim akarmeti / kavayo 'py atra mohitah tat te karma pravaksyami / yaj jnatva moksyase 'subhat TRANSLATION Even the intelligent are bewildered in determining what is action and what is inaction. Now I shall explain to you what action is, knowing which you shall be liberated from all sins.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 16 kim karma kim akarmeti / kavayo 'py atra mohitah tat te karma pravaksyami / yaj jnatva moksyase 'subhat TRANSLATION Even the intelligent are bewildered in determining what is action and what is inaction. Now I shall explain to you what action is, knowing which you shall be liberated from all sins.
Chapter 4. Transcendental Knowledge TEXT 15 evam jnatva krtam karma / purvair api mumuksubhih kuru karmaiva tasmat tvam / purvaih purvataram krtam TRANSLATION All the liberated souls in ancient times acted with this understanding and so attained liberation. Therefore, as the ancients, you should perform your duty in this divine consciousness.
