Day 159 - Recap & Introduction to Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 2, Verse 47

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Today we began with a recap of the preparatory mantra from yesterday: भगवद्गीता अध्याय ६, श्लोक ५ उद्धरेदात्मनाऽऽत्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत् । आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः ॥ ६.५ ॥ uddhared ātmanātmānaṁ nātmānam avasādayet | ātmaiva hy ātmano bandhur ātmaiva ripur ātmanaḥ || 6.5 || This mantra was revisited to understand its deeper importance as a preparation for the study of the forthcoming verse. It reminds us that the seeker must uplift oneself through self-effort, discipline, and inner transformation. With the right state of mind, the teachings of the Gītā can be absorbed more deeply. We then moved to Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 2, Verse 47 - कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते (Karmaṇyevādhikāraste) and chanted the śloka only in its original traditional tune, allowing the beauty, rhythm, and essence of the verse to be experienced. The detailed explanation, meaning, and Vedāntic reflection on this profound teaching of Karma Yoga will be taken up in tomorrow’s session. Hari aum!