Hari OM!
Welcome to the study and sādhanā of Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 4 - jñānakarmasannyāsayoga!
In this chapter, Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the attributes of one who has realized the supreme knowledge of Brahmavidya and how through various paths of selfless actions, one can get a glimpse of this knowledge.
In the theme verse that is very familiar to all of us, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that Brahman is the substratum of all actions, all the instruments used to perform actions, all the wealth that one has gained through one’s actions, all the actors, and verily the goal sought after through selfless actions. Such actions, performed under the guidance of a spiritual Guru, will cleanse one of his worldly sins and attain oneness with the Brahman.
This is a profound message to be pondered upon! Let us strive to remember this nature of Brahman in every waking moment that we act in this world!
Reference Documents:
Practice Sessions Signup: Kids & Adults
Chapter 4 Lyrics: Sanskrit English Sanskrit & English side-by-side
Instruction Videos:
Message from Swami ShantanandaJi to Balavihar students - Verse 1
Gītā Chanting Yajna Events:
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Registration link for the regionals - Last day of registration April 13, 2024
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April 20, 2024 - CMP Regionals - open to Chinmaya Kids - venue to be announced closer to date
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Selected winners from regionals will get to participate in State finals
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May 11th, 2024 - State Finals @Chinmaya Madhuvan (Open to Bala Vihar kids from Chinmaya Sanjeevani, Chinmaya Amarnath and SH Bala vihar)
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Selected winners from State Finals will be invited to participate in the Chinmaya Gītā Fest 2024
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July 6th & 7th, 2024 - Chinmaya Gītā Fest 2024 @ Chicago
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All groups other than "Adults Reading" are required to memorize the verses
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Reading Groups are optional groups offered by certain centers
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High school Reading Group (Kaunteya) participants shall be required to take a Vocabulary Test. The questions in this test shall be based on the vocabulary List published.
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Adult Reading Group (Mahābāho) participants shall be required to speak for 5 minutes on any one of the following set of verses: 4.7-4.9, 4.22-4.24, 4.33-4.35, or 4.36-4.38.