Philosophy

Philosophy Jun 28, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 9)

When they ascend the throne, England’s Kings (or Queens) take an oath in front of their subjects that they will follow, preserve, and protect the traditional me...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jun 14, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 8)

The Necessity of Firm Decision Arjuna, if we analyse from the perspective of the supreme principle, it becomes clear that your doubts are baseless. Be firm abo...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 31, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 7)

A person who carries out his duties without considering it an offering, will not even gain the good in this world. Then, how can he obtain a good state in other...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 17, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 6)

Once we say that it is not wrong but only fit and proper to experience pleasure, we have to make all arrangements to obtain it. Sustaining the family, earning a...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy May 03, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 5)

Selfless Karma Who should follow the principle of not wanting results for one’s duties? Those who are seeking mokṣa. How many of us are wishing for mokṣa? Sure...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 19, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 4)

Arjuna is hasty. Initially, he was eager to fight. Then, he was eager to give up fighting. Vikarma is the result of this haste. Therefore, the following is said...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Apr 05, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 3)

Why is Dharma Worthy of Worship? Dharma is established and nurtured by the divine. Bhagavān who needs to have no thought for anything else thinks of dharma alo...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Mar 22, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 2)

The Antiquity of Karma-vidyā “Arjuna, what I am explaining to you now is not something new and contemporary. It is something that I had explained to the sun na...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Mar 08, 2022

Ch. 4 Yoga of Unattached Karma (Part 1)

Note vivarisidenidāṃ pūrvadi vivasvataṃgeṃdu Kṛṣṇanoreyal Pārthaṃ। avatāraṃgaḻadeṃtene svavapurdhṛti dharmarakṣegeṃdaṃ devaṃ॥ Said Kṛṣṇa to Arjuna “Long...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Feb 22, 2022

Ch. 3 Yoga of One’s Own Dharma (Part 9)

Why only Svadharma? "One’s own karma performed diligently, even though it may not be the best thing, is better than others’ karma performed in a most satisfyin...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Feb 08, 2022

Ch. 3 Yoga of One’s Own Dharma (Part 8)

Human nature is composed of the triad of guṇas – sattva, rajas, and tamas. It is true of the universe also. A man’s inner nature influences his outward behaviou...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi

Philosophy Jan 25, 2022

Ch. 3 Yoga of One’s Own Dharma (Part 7)

There is another thing to consider. Illustrious people such as Janaka, who are greater than you have all performed karma much before you. karmaṇaiva hi saṃs...

D V Gundappa | Trans: Raghavendra Hebbalalu, Sreelalitha Rupanagudi