Bhagavad Gita in the Light of Sri Ramakrishna 52 (EG ch 24) | Swami Medhananda

Описание: In this class (Class 52 on August 24th), we discuss chapter 24 of Sri Aurobindo’s Essays on the Gita, “The Gist of the Karmayoga.”

For our next class (Class 53, to be held on Sunday, August 31st at 9:30 am PST), please read verses 1-10 of chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita, and please answer the Study Questions based on 7.1–3.

Study Questions for Class 53 (Sunday, August 31):


1. Please explain, and critically evaluate, Śaṅkara's, Sri Aurobindo's, and Swami Tapasyananda's respective interpretations of the terms "jñāna" and "vijñāna" in verse 7.2 of the Gita ("jnanaṁ te 'ham..."). Which, if any, of these three interpretations do you prefer, and why? (Swami Tapasyananda's interpretation of the verse is on pp. 206-207 of his book.)
2. How might Sri Ramakrishna's teachings help us to understand the terms "jñāna" and "vijñāna" in verse 7.2 of the Gita?
3. Please compare Śaṅkara's, Sri Aurobindo's, and Swami Tapasyananda's respective interpretations of verse 7.3 of the Gita ("manuṣyāṇāṁ sahasreṣu..."). Which, if any, of these three interpretations do you prefer, and why? (Swami Tapasyananda's interpretation of the verse is on pp. 206-207 of his book.)
4. Do you have any questions about the reading? Did you have difficulty understanding anything? Do you have any doubts or confusions?


Please submit your responses to the Study Questions by SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th AT 7 PM PST:
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