Part 1: Outward Action and Reflection
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Part 1: Outward Action as a Mirror
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Slide 1: Outward Action as a Mirror
- Samsara surrounds us everywhere. Even if we isolate ourselves, it affects our mind. The Bh
agavad Gita (Chapter 2, Verse 47) teaches us:
"■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■ ■■■■■ ■■■■■■"
(You have the right to perform your duties, but not to the fruits of your actions.)
- Actions are necessary, but attachment to outcomes is optional.
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Slide 2: Attachment vs. Detachment
- True detachment is about letting go of inner attachments, not just reducing physical possessi
ons. The Gita (Chapter 5, Verse 10):
"■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■ ■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■ ■■■"
(He who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results to the Supreme, is u
naffected by sinful actions.)
- Can reducing possessions reduce attachment?
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Slide 3: Challenges of Svadharma
- Svadharma means performing one’s duty with dedication. The Gita (Chapter 3, Verse 35):
"■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■"
(Better is one’s own duty, though imperfectly performed, than the duty of another well perfor
med.)
- How do you stay detached while fulfilling your responsibilities?
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Slide 4: Role of the Mind
- The mind plays a crucial role in achieving detachment. The Gita (Chapter 6, Verse 5):
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(One must elevate oneself through the mind and not degrade oneself.)
- Controlling the mind is essential for spiritual growth.
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Slide 5: Karma and Reflection
- Actions serve as a mirror to our inner self. The Gita (Chapter 4, Verse 18):
"■■■■■■ ■■■■■ ■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■■■■ ■■■"
(One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is wise.)
- How do your actions reflect your state of mind?
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Slide 6: Living in Isolation
- Isolation doesn’t guarantee inner peace. The Gita (Chapter 5, Verse 13):
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(He who renounces all actions by the mind lives happily.)
