The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran Flashcards
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
