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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17 - Lesson 1

wORKSHOP of the day

Workshop of the day: Vaakyartha sadhas

PROCEDURE:

Read the following to the students and then ask them to write a short essay analyzing it in the light of what they learned in this lesson. Once they are done, students can share their answers and engage in a discussion about their understanding about these kinds of worshipping acts. Ensure that the discussion comes to the topic of the importance of having authenticity.

A Small Story:

Then read Arjuna's initial questions to them and ask them to share out loud what they would now answer. "What is the state of people who don't follow the instructions of the scriptures, the ancient books, and instead worship with śraddha, authenticity according to their own beliefs? Is it rajas, tamas or satva? Are they in a peaceful (sātvic) state, restless (rājasic) state or an ignorant (tāmasic) state?