Some salient points in Bagavad-Gita Bhagavad-Gita is divided into 3 equal divisions and this represent Gayathmantra also in three parts.
· In the first part Bhagavan Krishna points out that moksha (salvation) is attained through karma (action). From karma aparoksha jnana (perceptible knowledge) is developed. From jnana one attains moksha (salvation). One should do karma (act) to go to moksha. Karma (Action) is binding if it is done with ahamkara (egotism) and mamakaara (interesting one’s self about anything). If it is sakaama karma (contented action) that is karma done without aspiring for any phala(reward), that jnana leads one to moksha.
· In the second part Bhagavan Krishna asserts that He exists everywhere and in everything. He says that everyone should totally surrender to Him. “VaaasudEva sarvam, eeshavaasaa idam sarvam” and “Yakushima mahaamyam”. Lord Krishna showed his Vishvaroopa to Arjuna by providing divya (divine) chakshus (eyes). Lord Krishna also advises Arjuna that one should not have over attachment or full detachment towards anything and one should have only optimum attachment. He also says that one should lead an isolated life. This social distance concept was introduced by Lord Krishna long time ago which we are going through covid virus epidemic throughout the world at present.
· In the third part, Lord Krishna says that GOD is above the sattvic (wise), rajas (passion) and tamas (ignorance) gunaas (qualities) and hence He is nirguna in this concept. He is anantagunaparipurna.
· He says that there are two types of sampaths namely deivi Sampath and rakshasa Sampath and these sampaths are given by Him only.
· The foods that we take are also of three types, namely sattvika, rajasika, tamasika. In the performance of yagna also there are three types namely sattvika, rajasika and tamasika. The food we take are of two types: -i) fulfilling the stomach (dEha) ii) mental satisfaction giving jnana. (Manassu). The sattvika foods contain Preethi(love), sukkah (happiness), and hruda. The nishidda foods (forbidden foods) as specified in Shastra should be avoided. That is sattvika aahara (food). The rajasika type of aahara is kattu (bitter), khaara (hot), salty.t The tamasika type is consuming of stealthy foods consuming of nishidda aahaara (unhealthy foods) and left off foods.
· In performing yaaga (yagna), if it is done by understanding the Shastras and with full concentration it is sattvika yagna. If the yagna performed with ego and for self-esteem it is rajasika yagna. If the yagna is performed without offering food and proportionate dakshine(donations), it is tamasika yagna.
· Dehada tapas (physical) :- i) Devata puja ii) Namaskar to prajnas and brahmins iii)know the difference between madi and milege.
· Brahmacharya tapas: - i) should not hurt ii)should be pleasant In appearance iii)should not be emotional.
· Vaagmiya tapas:- i) should be tension free ii) should have calmness in the mind. Iii) should be good to all in communication. Tapas, Yaagas and daanas are of three types namely sattvika, rajasika and tamasika respectively.
· Om tat sat are all names of God.
· The sankalpa should always start with “Vishnu preraneya Vishnu preetyartam” and close with “Vishnu prereneya Vishnu preetyartam” and should end in uttering “Shri Krinshnaarpanamastu”
· The presentation is based on the discourse of Dr. Prabhanjanacharya on 17th chapter of Bhagavad-Gita.
· Please pardon me for any errors and omissions.