The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran Flashcards
(23 cards)
In the Foreword, Easwaran explains that the Gita is not about outer war, but the inner battle between the higher Self and the _____.
ego
In the Introduction, Arjuna is described as symbolizing the individual ____ struggling on the spiritual path.
soul
In the Introduction, Krishna is presented as the inner divine _____ who guides the seeker through confusion.
guide
In the Introduction, the battlefield of Kurukshetra is explained as a symbol for the _____, where inner conflict takes place.
mind
In the Introduction, the ultimate goal of the Gita is described as ____________________, the realization that the Self is one with the Absolute.
Self-realization
In Chapter 1, Arjuna is overcome with sorrow and ______, causing him to lay down his weapons.
doubt
In Chapter 2, Krishna teaches that the eternal Self (Atman) is never born and cannot be _____________.
destroyed
In Chapter 2, Krishna introduces _______ yoga, the path of acting without attachment to the results.
karma
In Chapter 3, Krishna says the world is sustained by selfless _______, done without selfish desire.
service
In Chapter 3, Krishna warns that the two main inner enemies on the path are desire and ______.
anger
In Chapter 4, Krishna reveals he incarnates again and again to restore balance, & _______, to the world.
dharma
In Chapter 4, true ______________ means giving up attachment—not the action itself.
renunciation
In Chapter 4, Krishna describes ______ yoga as the path of wisdom that burns away karma and leads to liberation.
jnana
In Chapter 5, Krishna says that both renunciation and selfless _______ lead to liberation.
action
In Chapter 5, Krishna teaches that the path of ________ action is superior for most seekers.
selfless
In Chapter 5, the key to freedom is acting without __________ to results.
attachment
In Chapter 5, the person who is truly free sees no difference between ______ and renunciation.
action
In Chapter 5, the wise person treats pleasure and ____ with equanimity.
pain
In Chapter 5, true renunciation is giving up the sense of ________ not action itself.
doership
In Chapter 5, Krishna says liberation is attained by letting go of ego and merging with the ____.
Self
In Chapter 5, a person who sees the same Self in all beings is said to be truly ____.
free
In Chapter 5, Krishna explains that the cause of suffering is selfish desire and __________.
attachment
In Chapter 5, joy is said to come not from acquiring, but from inward __________.
letting-go
