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Enemy

4 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on enemy. Explore teachings across 2 chapters.

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Chapter 3 • Verse 37 →The Yoga of Action
Sri-bhagavan uvaca: Kama esha krodha esha rajo-guna-samudbhavah, mahasano maha-papma viddhy enam iha vairinam

The Supreme Lord said: It is lust only, Arjuna, which is born of contact with the mode of passion and later transformed into wrath, and which is the all-devouring sinful enemy of this world.

  • •Lust is the primary enemy
  • •Desire transforms into anger
  • •Root cause of sinful behavior
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Chapter 6 • Verse 5 →The Yoga of Meditation
Uddhared atmanatmanam natmanam avasadayet, atmaiva hy atmano bandhur atmaiva ripur atmanah

Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, and not degrade yourself, for the mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.

  • •Mind can be friend or enemy
  • •Self-elevation through mental discipline
  • •Take responsibility for your state
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Chapter 6 • Verse 6 →The Yoga of Meditation
Bandhur atmatmanas tasya yenatmaivatmana jitah, anatmanas tu shatrutve vartetatmaiva shatru-vat

For those who have conquered the mind, it is their friend. For those who have failed to do so, the mind works like an enemy.

  • •The mind can be friend or foe
  • •Conquest of mind determines destiny
  • •Internal battle is most important
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Chapter 6 • Verse 6 →The Yoga of Meditation
Bandhur atmatmanas tasya yenatmaivatmana jitah, anatmanas tu shatrutve vartetatmaiva shatru-vat

For those who have conquered the mind, it is their friend. For those who have failed to do so, the mind works like an enemy.

  • •Conquering the mind makes it your ally
  • •Unconquered mind becomes your foe
  • •Mental mastery is essential
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