SrI: Dear BhakthAs of Lord PaarTasArathy : Today , we will study the SIXTEENTH Chapter of SrImath Bhagvath GeethA .This chapter has 24 slOkams . This chapter is about " The Divine and the Demonaic Types ". Introduction to the SIXTEENTH Chapter : ****************************************** AchArya RaamAnujA's commentary as translated by Swamy AdhidEvAnandha is as follows : " In the preceding three chapters were elucidated the following , (1) What constitutes the nature of the physical reality (Prakruthi) , i.e., of the individual self ( purusha) taken seperately and in conjunction with each other ; (2) that their conjunction is the result of attachment to the GuNAs , and their seperation , the rsult of nonattachment ; (3) that Prakruthi and the individual self in whatever modes of existence they be , both constitute the glory (VibhUthi) of the Lord ; and (4) that the real nature of the Lord as the Supreme Person is distinct from unconscient matter and conscient entity in both the states of bondage and freedom , as He is immutable , pervading , supporting and ruling . Immediately afterwards , the Lord speaks( in this chapter) about the division into the divine and emonical creations . This division is based upon whether the person denoted follows the SaasthrAs or not. Those who follow the SaasthrAs are classed as divine , and the others who violate them as demonical. The purpose of this teaching is to impress that submission to the SaasthrAs(VedAs) is necessary for getting established in all the teachings given earlier , including those on conduct (anushtAnam) ." Swamy AlavanthAr's summary of the 16th chapter ***************************************************** dEvAsura vibhAgOkthi poorvikA sAshtravasyathA TatthvAnushtAna -- vij~nasTEmnE shOdasa uchyathE (Meaning ): " The sixteenth chapter deals first with the distinction between the divine and the demonaic natures in order to establish what is truth and what is right conduct , which can be attained by submission to the SaasthrAs ". In the creation of janthus , there are the divisions of DhaivAmsam and asurAmsam . Those with dhaivAmsam will be guided by the Bhagavath SaasthrAs ( Saasthra- vasyA: ) . Those with asurAmsam ( demonaic types) will transgress those ordained Saasthrams . BhagavAn instructs us through ArjunA that we must follow His SaasthrAs and belong to the divine type ( DhaivAmsam) so that Tatthva Jn~Anam and UpAya Jn~Anam for mOksha siddhi can be firmly established in us. Swamy Desikan's summary of the 16th Chapter *************************************************** aaNai maRavAthar Devar alvazhakkOr asurar kONai marAtha guNacchelva nee kuRikkoL maRayaip- pENiya tatthuvamum piNiyaRRa kirisaihaLum kANN ithanAl VisayA yenRu KaNNan iyampinanE (Meaning ): The dhaivAmsam is possessed by those with Dhaiva sampath ( AaNai maraathavar) . They follow the vedic injunctions . That is their dominant behavioral feature . The key aspect of Aasura prakruthis is the transgression of Vedic commands .Oh ArjunA having dhaiva sampath ! Please follow Vedam for guidance about what karmAs are to be done and what are to be discarded . Through VedAs , gain the Jn~Anam about the Para Tatthvam and cultivate the habit of doing your ordained karmAs without attachment to their fruits . Dhaiva sampath leads to Moksha saadhanam . Therefore follow the VedAs and SaasthrAs to gain MOksha sukham ! Some key slOkams of the fourteenth chapter : ************************************************ The first three slOkams offer clear definitions of the Divine type. The Fourth slOkam sets the tone for the detailed description of the behavior of the demonaic type. BhagavAn dwells elaborately on the culture and mind set of the Demonaic types (SlOkams 7-17) so we can recognize these features and avoid them . We will follow now the commentary of Swamy Desikan in Taathparya Chandrikai here. SlOkams 1-3 ( Features of the Divine Type ) ******************************************* The distinguishing features of those with DhaivAmsam are: 1) Fearlessness(abhayam) and freedom from sorrow over losing what is dear . (2) Purity of mind ( Satthva-- samsuddhi) charcterized by the freedom from desire , anger , jealousy and deciet . (3) Jn~Ana yOga Vyavasthai : Devotion to meditation on the knowledge of the self ( Jn~Ana yOga vyavasTithithi ); focused existence to comprehend the true nature of the Self. (4) Saathvika dhAnam ( alms giving of rightfully earned things to the qualified Saathvika adhikAris ) (5) dhama : self-control and preventing the mind from straying into improper areas . (6) Yajn~a : the performance of Nithya naimithtika KarmAs like Bhagavath AarAdhanam , Deva Yajn~am , Pithru Yajn~am , BhUtha Yajn~Am , Manushya Yaj~nam and Brahma Yajn~am . (7) SvAdhyAya: The study of the VedAs with the clear understanding that the subject of the VedAs is all about BhagavAn's glories and the ways to worship Him . (8) Tapa: Penance /austerity to shrink the BhOgAnubhavam of the material kind (e.g)., Krichra , SaanthrAyaNa , DhvAdasi and EkAdasi vrathams as well as SravaNa dhvAdasi UpavAsam . (9) Aarjavam ( uprightness) ; the compatibility of mind , body and spech with respect to interaction with others . consistency in three karaNams , when it comes to interactions with others. (10) non-volence (ahimsA) .The guiding line is : " Ahimsa ParamO Dharma: " . (11) Sathya ( Truthful behavior at all levels) ; Sathyam BhUtha hitham prOktham " is the pramANam. (12) KrOdha--thyAga: abandonment of anger towards oneself and others . (13) Saanthi: Peaceful attitude developed by control over external/sensory organs . (14) apaisunam : non-slandering of others . (15) DayA bhUthEshu: compassion to all beings . (16) alOlupathvam: distaste for things unfit for pursuit . Control of desire leading to action to acquire or taste them . (17) Maardhavam: gentleness to others to enhance approachability . (18) HrI : the development of a sense of shame over doing unfit things inconsistent with the SaashthrAs. (19) achApalam : Removal of desire from tempting things even if they are near (Vishaya saanidhya achApalam ). (20)tEja: Grandeur or ability to stay over insults of ill meaning ones ( Parai: anapaneeyathvam) . (21) KshamA : Forbearance nad tolerance towards those who offend . (22) Dhruthi: Firmness of resolve even during times of danger and observance of SaashtrOktha karmAs at all times without slipping . " SmarthavyO BhagavAn Hari: " ( To think of the Lord with resolve at those times instead of panicking ) . (23) Soucham: Cleanliness and Purity of body , mind & Speech. (24) adhrOham : freedom from hatred and control of condcut by the strong towards the weak in a unfair fashion. (25) NaathimAnithA: controlling over-pride (asTAnE garva: ). BhagavAn asks Arjuna to follow the above routes and develop divine wealth ( Bhavanthi sampadham dhaiveem abhijAthasya Bharatha ! ) . " Pomposity , arrogance , self-conciet , wrath , rudeness and ignorance " are identified as the traits of the demonaic type. The One with dhaivee sampath is set for gaining mOksham , whereas the One with Aaasuri Sampath ends up in bondage . GeethAchAryan identifies the triad of Desire , wrath and greed as the "triple gateway to Narakam " and asks ArjunA to avoid them at all costs. SlOkmas 23 & 24 ******************* The importance of Saasthrams (VedAs) in guiding one towards Dhaivee Sampath is stressed by the Lord at the end of the 16th Chapter of Bhagavath GeethA . Our Lord says that anyone following his desires and abandoning the injunctions of His SaasthrAs will never attain perfection or happiness in this world nor siddhi in the other world . That defiant and wilful one is doomed forever . tasmAth Saasthram pramANam tE kAryAkarya vyavasTithou jn~AthvA Saasthra vidhAnOktham karma karthumihArhasi --- --- 24 th and final slOkam of the 16th Chapter (Meaning) : " Therefore let SaasthrAs be your authority for determining what should be done and what should not be done. Knowing what is enjoyed in the injunctions of the SaasthrAs, You should perform work here ". The Vedic injunctions complimented by the dharma SaasthrAs are identified by the Lord as the sure means to please Him and to attain Him . Sarvam KrishNArpaNam asthu , Daasan , Oppiliappan KOil VaradachAri SadagOpan Srimate Sri Laksminrisimha Divya Paduka Sevaka SrivaNN Satakopa Sri Narayana Yatindra Mahadesikaya Nama: ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. 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