1. 3. Karmayoga Sec 1 (3.1 – 3.2) — RENUNCIATION OR WORK  Arjuna asks if it is better to be situated in knowledge or to work, as if two were opposed to each other Sec 2 (3.3 – 3.9) — NISKAMA-KARMA YOGA  Work combined with knowledge and detachment  Offer the fruit of the work for the satisfaction of Krishna Sec 3 (3.10 – 3.16) FROM KARMA KANDA TO KARMA-YOGA  If one cannot perform detached, dutiful work; it is better to follow Karma-kanda section of Vedas  But do it for Krishna’s pleasure (Vedic duties prescribe sacrifices, etc.) Sec 4 (3.17 – 3.35) - NISKAMA-KARMA TO SET EXAMPLE  Dutifully acting without attachment sets the correct example for others, who are less advanced Sec 5 (3.36 – 3.43) — BEWARE OF LUST AND ANGER  They foil one’s performance of duty, and incur sin  Regulate senses and strengthen intelligence to control lust

2. 1)2.49 Krishna says, keep abominable activities by the power of pure devotional service. 2)3.1. Arjuna questions – Fighting is sinful. As per 2.49 I will practice yoga and then not fight. But you are telling, fight. What should I do now? Your equivocal instructions are confusing. 3)According to Arjuna, renunciation & work are incompatible. Correct understanding: In other words, Krishna consciousness is not a lazy thing. Work harder for Krishna instead of going to forest and chant or meditate in seclusion. Arjuna clears the confusing path of 2 nd chapter for sincere seekers Nishkama Karma Yoga 3.3 to 3.9 Self-realization and self-purification are the purposes behind performing prescribed duties. Soul is always active. Hence it is advised to perform our activities that purify our self

3. Application: Nishkama Karma Yoga Liberation or bondage is not determined by one’s activities, but by ones consciousness in performing those activities. Thus, renunciation is not giving up of activities, but is the giving up of attachment to the fruit of activity  Renunciation of activity without the necessary training, knowledge and purification will lead to destruction on the path of spiritual advancement. Without prescribed duties, an unfulfilled desire for activity will lead the premature renunciate to sinful action 3.3: Sankhya Yoga or Philosophical speculation Analytical study of matter and spirit. Buddhi yoga or Direct Krishna consciousness IT is directly dependant on the mercy of Krishna Working in Buddhi yoga one is relieved of the bondage of the work 2.39. / Ultimate goal is Krishna in both processes.

4. SNO Sankhya Yoga(Philosophical speculation) Buddhi Yoga(Krishna consciousness) 1)INDIRECT PATHDIRECT PATH A process of directly connecting the level of our activity or karma for the purpose of Krishna consciousness 2)DEPENDENCE ON PERSONAL ENDEAVOUR Meant for persons who want to understand things by experimental knowledge and philosophy on one’s own limited capacity DEPENDENCE ON KRISHNA’S MERCY A process of depending Entirely on Supreme (2.61), does not depend one’s own limited capacity of sense control, purity to advance. Therefore it is easy and better 3)UNSURE OF SUCCESS May never reach the highest rung of ladder which is to attain Krishna’s mercy SURETY OF SUCCESS There is surety of success because strength is given by mercy of Krishna and Vaishnavas, thus one is easily relieved from bonds of action (2.39) and there is no flaw in the process (2.40) of Buddhi-yoga INITIAL PURIFICATION REQD BY PRESCRIBED DUTY A gradual path of purification of senses by philosophical process ENDS AND MEANS ARE THE SAME Krishna consciousness is itself the purificatory process

5. 3.4: Premature Renunciation carries no benefit – Premature Renunciation of prescribed duties will neither lead to freedom from reaction (Purification of heart) nor Perfection (Success or Liberation) – Thus no benefit achieved 1)When does one accept renounced order: After purification thru prescribed duties Refutation: jnanis after Sanyas consider equal to Narayana 2)Disadvantage of Sanyas without purification: Disturbance to the Society No success or freedom from reaction 3)Where as, when one performs Bhakti yoga(Buddhi yoga) with out discharge of prescribed duties, little endeavor saves him from great difficulty 2.40

6. 3.5: Sankhya yoga is impractical since soul is always active. One can not refrain from duty. Premature sanyas is dangerous Ultimate goal of sanyas or any process is Krsna We can jump to Bhakti yoga instead of going thru yoga ladder of Karma yoga, jnana, Dhyana and Bhakti yoga 3.6: Unfortunate renunciant who renounces without purification(Mityachari) No value or show of meditation Cheaters: May speak philosophy but cheat the followers 3.7 Sincere house holder is better than false renunciate App: We should act according to our level. Never imitate higher levels with out purification. Follow guru, sastra, sadhu

7. 3.7: What is goal of life? Attain Kingdom of God, lotus feet of Vishnu(Krishna) Varnasrama Dharma Sincere house holders by executing their prescribed duties can attain the highest destination. Sincerety Live controlled life based on sastras Carry out prescribed duty with out attachment Sincere sweeper is better than show bottle meditator 3.8 Arjuna is Kshyatriya: Krishna is telling, fighting is his prescribed duty. Prescribed duties purify the executor, maintain balance in the society, one’s health.

8. 1)Imp: Arjuna wanted to avoid fighting out of fear of sinful reactions, material attachment to the results, 3.9 Work done as a sacrifice to Vishnu liberates on from bondage. Purpose of sacrifice is Vishnu. Varnasrama Institution is meant to please Vishnu. How to perform work in Krishna conscious way. Take the guidance of a expert devotee Benefits of work in Krishna consciousness 1) Akarma 2) While performing, one is in liberated state 3) Elevation to love of God 4) Attain the kingdom of God 1)Why is Gita spoken? – To dissipate the lamentation of an ignorant man and wake him up for self realization. 2)Role of 2 nd chapter : a)Teaches Jnana: Analytical study of body and soul by SPG Sri Krishna. b) Work with out attachment to fruitive results c) Be fixed in the real conception of self