The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

This is the end of Chapter II of the Bhagavad Gita Upanishad on Samkhya Yoga or
Yoga of Knowledge, and forms part of the discourse between Sri Krishna and Arjuna
on Brahma Vidya and Yoga sastra.
Attaining the status of a sthitha prajna is a key teaching of the Gita as well as being a
key ingredient in the process of attaining Moksha.
The essential elements of an integrated life according to the Gita are as follows
Know the reality of the world we live in
Know the reality of one self and the relationship of the self with the
supreme spirit or Brahman
Know the causes of instability of the mind, keeping in mind the goal
of stability of the mind or equanimity (the key to the ultimate goal of
realization of Brahman or realization of the supreme self)
Nurture the practice of true knowledge (pAra vidya) , of discrimination
(Viveka) and of detachment (vairagya)
While action is important and needed for survival and prosperity it is
the spirit of the action and the manner in which it Is invoked that is
key to remaining unbound to the action by expectations and desires.
Know the nature of the Supreme Self and identify ones own Atman
with Brahman
Know the true nature of devotion, surrender and sacrifice
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