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Bhagavad Gita

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Introduction - The Scene; Theme; and Character - Gloom of Arjuna - Inner Doctrine - The Secret of Work - Spiritual Knowledge - Renunciation - Self Mastery - Spiritual Discernment - Mystery of Omnipresence - Kingly Knowledge - Universal Perfection - Universal Manifestation - Yoga of Devotion - Knower and the Known - Three Gunas or Qualities - Consciousness of the Supreme - Good and Evil Natures - Threefold Faith - Renunciation and Freedom - Contents -

less of its relation to another or to the whole --- thinking of each as if it were the whole -- without any conception of Cause or Origin -- bathed in Slothful Thought and Ignorance.

"That Act which one performeth as lawful and virtuous, without regard for its consequences, fruit, or reward --- dispassionately and without attachment --- that proceedeth from the Sattvas Guna. And that Act which one performeth with great care and concern for consequences, and rewards --- inspired by selfish desire and egotism --- that proceedeth from the Rajas Guna. And that Act which one performeth regardless whether it be Right Action or Wrong Action--- heedless of its possible evil and hurtful effects upon others --- that which is performed in ignorance, stupidity or folly --- that proceedeth from the Tamas Guna.

"That Agent, who is free from selfishness and personal pride --- who hath fortitude and resolution --- and who regardeth not the fruit of his right action, neither looketh for reward --- he is moved by the Sattvas Guna. And that Agent who is filled with desire, passion, and hope of selfish gain and reward --- who is avaricious, lacking in sympathy, impure, and a

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