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  1. 4d ago

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 124 - Chapter 03 Slokas 42-43 - Second Step to Overcoming Desire – Atma Jnana through Pancha Kosha Viveka - Class taken on 13 Apr 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 42 (Contd...) - Second Step to Overcoming Desire - The Subtle Path to Self-KnowledgeGradual Revelation of ĀtmaWhat is Arundathi darśana nyāya, and how does it relate to Vedantic methodology in revealing the Self?How does the use of pañca-kosha viveka or sareera traya viveka help in distinguishing the Self from the non-Self?How does this sloka adopt the teaching method from Kathopanishad to show the progression from body to ātma?Gradation of Subtlety and Closeness to ĀtmaWhat is the significance of the word parāḥ in this sloka, and what three qualities does it denote according to Shankaracharya?How does the sloka demonstrate the increasing subtlety, pervasiveness, and closeness of each inner layer – from body to sense organs, to mind, to intellect, and finally to ātma?Why must one remove identification step by step rather than jump directly to ātma?Self as the WitnessWhy does Bhagavan say that ātma is not any of the koshas or shareeras, but the witness of them all?What is the Drig-Drishya viveka and how is it used here to explain the nature of ātma?How does one distinguish between the objects of knowledge (like body and mind) and the knower (ātma) in practical terms?Sloka 43 - Owning the Ātma, Conquering KāmaCore Understanding QuestionsWhat is the meaning of the phrase "evaṁ buddheḥ paraṁ buddhvā" in this sloka, and how does it summarize the teachings of the previous verses?Why does Bhagavan present the hierarchy of body, sense organs, mind, intellect, and Self in a step-by-step order? What does “closeness” mean in this context?Why is it said that we cannot let go of all identifications (with body, mind, intellect) in one step? What role does krama (order) play here?Application and Reflection QuestionsHow does our emotional reaction when someone criticizes our body, mind, or intellect reflect our current state of identification?Explain the analogy of selling a house or a car with problems. How does this help in understanding the root cause of sorrow?Vedantic Vision QuestionsWhat is the nature of the ātma as described in this sloka? What are the five key characteristics of consciousness?How is the ātma different from the body-mind complex in terms of pervasiveness and limitations?How does the example of light pervading the hand illustrate the nature of consciousness?Spiritual Practice and Jñāna NiṣṭhāWhat is jñāna niṣṭhā, and why is it more difficult than attaining knowledge itself?What is the significance of the phrase “saṃstabhya ātmānam ātmanā”? How does it guide the seeker toward steady abidance in knowledge?What is the Vedantic method recommended for retaining and internalizing knowledge?Desire and Its ConquestAccording to Bhagavan, who or what is the real śatruḥ (enemy) that needs to be conquered?What is meant by kāma-rūpaṁ durāsadam? Why is desire described as incomprehensible and elusive?Every time we overcome a desire, why can that be considered a spiritual victory? How should one approach desire as a lifelong challenge?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 124 - Chapter 03 Slokas 42-43 - Second Step to Overcoming Desire – Atma Jnana through Pancha Kosha Viveka - Class taken on 13 Apr 2025

  2. Sep 25

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 123 - Chapter 03 Slokas 41-42 - First Step to Overcoming Desire – Sense and Mind Control - Class taken on 06 Apr 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 41 (Contd...) - First Step to Overcoming Desire – Sense and Mind ControlBhagavan describes desire as "insatiable and the enemy of life." Why does He use such strong language?Step 1: Sense Control (Indriya Nigraha / Damaha)Why does Bhagavan emphasize controlling the senses first before controlling the mind?What are the five sense organs and the five action organs (karmendriyas) that need to be disciplined?What happens when one fails to discipline the senses? How does it impact the mind and intellect?How does Bhagavan indicate that there is a "next step" after sense control? What does "ādau" (first) signify in this context?Step 2: Mind Control (Manah Nigraha / Shamaha)How does unnecessary contemplation (sankalpa) lead to the formation of desires?What is the importance of monitoring one’s thoughts in daily life to control the mind?What is the ultimate effect of practicing both Indriya Nigraha and Manah Nigraha?How does the disciplined mind contribute to better decision-making and application of knowledge?The Role of Intellect in Desire ControlWhy is it necessary for the intellect to have knowledge of the shastras before controlling desires?What happens when the intellect lacks proper knowledge of right and wrong?Why is it not enough to just know something intellectually without applying it in action?How does the intellect become clouded due to uncontrolled desires?The Nature of Desire and Its ConsequencesWhy does Bhagavan refer to desire as pāpmānam (sinful in nature)?What does Bhagavan mean when He says “Destroy this sinful desire completely”?How does desire obstruct both Jñāna (knowledge) and Vijñāna (direct realization)?What is the difference between paroksha jñāna (indirect knowledge) and aparoksha jñāna (direct realization)? How does desire hinder both?Why is Kāma (desire) described as a greater enemy than external obstacles in spiritual progress?How does desire prevent one from experiencing peace and happiness despite having knowledge?Kaama Jaya – The Path to Victory Over DesireWhy does Bhagavan stress complete destruction of desire rather than just weakening it?How does Kaama obstruct spiritual progress, and why is it considered the primary enemy?What is the first step toward Kaama Jaya, and what is the next step given in the subsequent slokas?Sloka 42 - The Subtle Path to Self-KnowledgeRole of Ātma Jñāna in Eliminating DesireWhy is ātma jñāna considered the only permanent solution to overcome desires, as opposed to mere sense or mind control?How is ātma jñāna comparable to curative medicine, while sensory and mental disciplines are likened to palliative medicine?Why damaḥ and samaḥ are necessary but not sufficient to overcome desires?Limitation of Renunciation Without RealizationWhat does “rasa-varjam raso’pyasya” mean? How does this relate to latent desires in a renunciate?Why might some people argue against sensory and mental discipline? How do new-age misinterpretations differ from traditional Vedantic insight regarding overcoming desires?Psychology of Desire and Its Root CauseWhat is the link between desire and a sense of incompleteness (apūrṇatvam)?How does misidentification with the body-mind complex (anātma abhimāna) lead to apūrṇatvam and thus to desire?Why does a fulfilled (pūrṇa) mind not generate desires?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 123 - Chapter 03 Slokas 41-42 - First Step to Overcoming Desire – Sense and Mind Control - Class taken on 06 Apr 2025

  3. Sep 18

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 122 - Chapter 03 Slokas 38-41 - Desire is Insatiable and resides within us - Class taken on 30 Mar 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 38 (Contd...) - How Desire Clouds IntellectWhy should we refrain from getting angry at those acting under the influence of desire?What role does kāma (desire) and krōdha (anger) play in our daily struggles, and how is it addressed in Sandhyavandanam?Why are desire and anger often represented as twin demons in Puranic stories?What lesson can we learn from the fact that some desires can only be removed by waiting for maturity and growth rather than forceful suppression?Sloka 39 - Desire is Insatiable and clouds knowledgeWhat does Bhagavan mean when he says "āvṛitaṁ jñānam etena"? How does desire cover knowledge?Why does Bhagavan describe desire as "nitya vairi" (a permanent enemy) of the wise?Why does an ignorant person not always see desire as an enemy? At what stage does he realize its harmful nature?How does a jñāni recognize desire the moment it arises, while an ajñāni realizes it only after suffering?What is the significance of the crow-and-rice-cracker analogy in understanding how to deal with desires?Why does Bhagavan call desire "duṣpūreṇa" (insatiable)? Can desire ever be fulfilled?How does the fire analogy explain the nature of desire?What does Bhagavan mean by saying that feeding desires only makes them grow stronger?Is our true enemy within or outside?How does the tendency to see external enemies distract us from addressing our inner weaknesses?How can we prevent desires from taking control over our minds?How does the teaching from Sloka 3.34 ("indriyasyendriyasyārthe rāga-dveṣhau vyavasthitau...") relate to this sloka?What role does awareness and self-discipline play in overcoming the negative effects of desire?Sloka 40 - Desire Resides within usWhat is the significance of Bhagavan identifying the bases (adishtaana) of desire?Why does Bhagavan refer to kāma (desire) as an enemy? How does this analogy help in understanding its impact?What are the three bases (adishtaana) of desire? How does this differ from the common belief that objects themselves create attraction?How do the sense organs (indriyāṇi) act as a base for desire?How does the mind (manah) contribute to the sustenance of desire?In what way does the intellect (buddhi) play a role in strengthening desire?What role do samskāras (latent impressions) play in shaping an individual’s desires?Why do people have different weaknesses in their sense organs despite having the same number of indriyas?How does desire turn luxury into a necessity in human behavior?How does desire lead to unnecessary accumulation of objects and relationships?What happens when desire completely takes over a person’s intellect?How does desire veil one’s discriminative power (jñānam āvṛitya)?How does desire lead to delusion (vimohayati)?How can one trace sorrow back to its root cause, which is desire?How does uncontrolled desire render a person unhelpful to themselves and others?Why is it important to identify the bases of desire before trying to overcome it?Sloka 41 - First Step to Overcoming Desire – Sense and Mind ControlUnderstanding the Concept of Desire and Its ControlWhy does Bhagavan introduce a two-step plan to overcome desires? How does He relate it to removing a tree or demolishing a house?What is the significance of controlling the senses and the mind in weakening desires?What role does Vishaya Dhyanam (contemplation on sense objects) play in the formation of desires?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 122 - Chapter 03 Slokas 38-41 - Desire is Insatiable and resides within us - Class taken on 30 Mar 2025

  4. Sep 11

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 121 - Chapter 03 Slokas 36-37 - Nature of Desire; How Desire Clouds Intellect - Class taken on 23 Mar 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 37 (Contd...) - Desire as the root cause of SinWhy does Bhagavan describe desire as pratyaksha (self-evident) in this sloka?How does Adi Shankaracharya interpret the relationship between desire (kāma) and anger (krodha)?Mind vs. Intellect:How does Bhagavan's response highlight the conflict between the mind (manah) and the intellect (buddhi)?How does the internal struggle between buddhi and manah resemble the battle of the Mahabharata?Why does buddhi always advocate for dharma while manah often resists it?How is the analogy of a horse and rider used to explain the role of the mind and intellect?Manifestations and Consequences of Desire:How does desire transform into anger (krodha) when obstructed?Why does Bhagavan refer to kāma as the singular cause of sin, rather than listing multiple causes?How does attachment influence the intensity of anger, as illustrated by the example of a parent and their child?What is the relationship between rajoguna and desire, as mentioned in this sloka?Why does Bhagavan call desire an "enemy" in this sloka?Overcoming Desire:What are the three aspects of desire that Bhagavan discusses in this chapter?How can one reduce desires?How is fulfilling desires compared to pouring oil into fire, and what lesson does this analogy teach?What lesson can be learned from historical figures like Duryodhana and Ravana regarding unchecked desires?How does desire cloud discriminative power (viveka) even in intelligent individuals?What are the long-term consequences of unchecked desire?Sloka 38 - How Desire Clouds IntellectUnderstanding the Concept of Desire Covering KnowledgeWhat are the three examples given by Bhagavan to illustrate how desire covers knowledge?How does desire act as Jñāna Aavaranam (covering knowledge)?What happens to the intellect when the mind is not afflicted by desire?How does desire manipulate the intellect when it takes control?Why does Bhagavan compare the covering of knowledge by desire to fire covered by smoke, a mirror covered by dust, and a foetus enveloped in the womb?How does the intensity of desire determine whether it can be easily removed or not?What is the significance of Bhagavan not explicitly stating “this” and “that” in tathā tena idam āvṛitam?Illustrations from MahabharataHow did Arjuna’s perspective change after seeing Bhishma and Drona on the battlefield?Why should we avoid advising someone deeply consumed by desire?Three Levels of Desire and How to Overcome ThemHow can desire be removed when it is like smoke covering fire?What additional effort is needed when desire is like dust covering a mirror?Why is patience the only solution when desire is like a foetus covered by the womb?Can all desires be overcome through study and satsang? Why or why not?What are the different levels of desires, and how do they affect one’s viveka shakti (discriminative power)?Relation to Chapter 2 and Practical ApplicationHow does this sloka relate to Chapter 2, Verse 62-63, where Bhagavan explains the cycle of desire leading to anger and delusion?Why does the intellect lose its power of discrimination when influenced by attachment and desire?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 121 - Chapter 03 Slokas 36-37 - Nature of Desire; How Desire Clouds Intellect - Class taken on 23 Mar 2025

  5. Aug 28

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 120 - Chapter 03 Slokas 34-36 - Obstacles to Right Action; Swadharma over Paradharma - Class taken on 16 Mar 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaCombined Understanding for Slokas 33 & 34 (Contd...)Why can’t shastras and self-effort directly change our initial raaga-dvesha, and what can they influence instead?How do these two slokas collectively reinforce the importance of conscious effort in spiritual progress?What is the key message Bhagavan conveys through these two slokas regarding human tendencies and self-control?How can one practically apply the teachings from these two slokas in daily life to ensure they are not controlled by raaga-dvesha?Sloka 35 - Swadharma over ParadharmaWhat possible doubt could Arjuna have regarding his duty?How does Bhagavan define Karma Yōga in this context?Where is Dharma stated, and why is it important to follow it?What is the difference between Swadharma and Paradharma?Why do people often prefer doing Paradharma over Swadharma?What are some real-life examples of performing Paradharma?Why do parents often help their children with homework, and how does this relate to Paradharma?Why does Bhagavan say that even an imperfectly done Swadharma is better than a perfectly done Paradharma?Why should a student not engage in business or politics while studying?What is the duty of a Grihastha, and why should they not adopt duties of other Ashramas?What responsibilities are assigned to Vanaprastha Ashrama, and how do they contrast with Grihastha duties?What are the primary responsibilities of a Sannyasi, and why should they avoid accumulating wealth?How does Bhagavan link Swadharma to an individual’s Guna and Samskara?What happens when someone chooses a profession that does not align with their Samskara?How does the story of the teacher and policeman illustrate the importance of Swadharma?Why does Bhagavan insist that Arjuna should follow his Swadharma as a Kshatriya?What challenges might Arjuna face if he takes up Sannyasa without mental preparedness?What does Bhagavan mean when he says "even death in one’s own duty is better"?Why does performing Paradharma lead to fear?How does corporate life illustrate the dangers of taking up duties beyond one’s capacity?Why does Bhagavan conclude that not doing Paradharma is also Karma Yōga?Sloka 36 - Arjuna's question on what drives sinWhat is the essence of Arjuna’s doubt in this verse?Why does Arjuna believe that no one willingly wants to commit a sin?What does kena prayuktaḥ mean, and how does it relate to Arjuna’s doubt?What does Arjuna mean by anicchann api in this verse?Why does Arjuna describe sinful actions as if they are committed unwillingly?What does iva balād niyojitaḥ indicate about Arjuna’s perception of sinful actions?How is Arjuna’s question relevant to human nature and moral struggles in everyday life?What underlying assumption does Arjuna make about human actions and free will?How does this verse reflect Arjuna’s desire to understand the root cause of human wrongdoing?In what way does this question serve as a transition in Krishna’s teachings in the Bhagavad Gita?Sloka 37 - Desire as the root cause of SinUnderstanding the Sloka:What is Arjuna's question that leads to Bhagavan’s response in this sloka?How does Bhagavan answer Arjuna’s question regarding why people commit sins even unwillingly?Why does Bhagavan point to desire (kāma) as the root cause of sin when Arjuna's question uses the word "iccha"?How does Bhagavan’s answer challenge the conventional understanding of why people commit sins?Nature of Desire:What is the role of kāma (desire) in causing sin, as explained in this sloka?How does the story of Yayati illustrate the insatiable nature of desires?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 120 - Chapter 03 Slokas 34-36 - Obstacles to Right Action; Swadharma over Paradharma - Class taken on 16 Mar 2025

  6. Aug 21

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 119 - Chapter 03 Slokas 33-34 - Influence of Swabhava on Actions - Class taken on 09 Mar 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 33 (Contd...) - Influence of One’s Own Nature (Swabhava)How does Bhagavan explain the futility of trying to control or restrain someone from behaving according to their nature?Why does Bhagavan emphasize that even He (Bhagavan) does not interfere with an individual’s natural tendencies (prakriti)? What example from the Mahabharata is given to illustrate this point?What is meant by ‘prakriti’ (nature) according to Bhagavan’s teaching in this sloka? How does it influence an individual’s actions?What is the role of ‘vasanas’ and ‘samskaras’ in shaping a person’s prakriti? How do past actions influence present behavior?How does Adi Shankaracharya define prakriti in his commentary on this sloka?What does Bhagavan mean when He says even a ‘jnani’ behaves according to their prakriti? How should we understand this?How does Bhagavan use the concept of ‘nigraha’ (restraint) to explain why trying to force someone to change their nature is futile?Why is it unrealistic to expect family members, friends, or colleagues to behave according to our expectations? What lesson does Bhagavan teach about accepting people’s natural tendencies?What is the significance of the analogy of the fish being unable to survive outside water? How does it relate to prakriti?What practical wisdom can we derive from this sloka in terms of managing expectations and dealing with people in our daily lives?How can understanding this sloka help in reducing anger or frustration when others do not act as we expect?If everyone behaves according to their prakriti, does this mean people cannot change? Sloka 34 - Likes & Dislikes - Obstacles to Right ActionWhat are the two key misconceptions (doshas) that could arise from the previous sloka if not properly understood?How does Bhagavan clarify that free will and the teachings of Shastras are not useless?What role do samskaras play in shaping our likes (raaga) and dislikes (dvesha)?How do raaga-dvesha influence our actions, and what factors determine whether they manifest as actual deeds?Can we control the emergence of raaga-dvesha in our minds? If not, what aspect can we control?How do Dharma Shastra and free will help regulate raaga-dvesha?What does Bhagavan mean by saying "tayor na vasham agacchet"? How should one manage raaga-dvesha?Why does Bhagavan call raaga-dvesha the "paripanthinau" (thieves/enemies) of a spiritual seeker? What do they steal from us?How does one differentiate between dharmic and adharmic samskaras, and what should be done about each?What are the three stages of converting thoughts into action, and at which stage should effort be applied to control them?How does the example of an uneducated person with strong adharma samskaras versus an educated person with shastra knowledge illustrate the role of free will?Why is it crucial to destroy negative tendencies at the beginning itself, as per the analogy of an enemy and a disease?How does prolonged nourishment of raaga-dvesha weaken our viveka (discrimination)?Combined Understanding for Slokas 33 & 34How does Sloka 34 address the potential misunderstandings that could arise from Sloka 33?If everyone acts according to their nature (prakriti), how does Bhagavan establish the role of free will?What is the relationship between prakriti, samskaras, raaga-dvesha, and free will in determining our actions?How does Bhagavan integrate both the idea of inherent tendencies and the importance of self-effort in these two slokas?Why does Bhagavan not contradict the previous sloka but instead refine its meaning in this sloka?If a person’s actions are influenced by their nature, how do knowledge (shastras) and effort (prayatna) help in transforming one’s behavior?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 119 - Chapter 03 Slokas 33-34 - Influence of Swabhava on Actions - Class taken on 09 Mar 2025

  7. Aug 14

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 118 - Chapter 03 Slokas 31-33 - Karma Yoga - Benefits & Consequences - Class taken on 02 Mar 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 31 (Contd...) - Benefit of following Karma YogaApplication-Based Questions:How does the attitude of Anasūyā (non-faultfinding nature) support spiritual growth?In practical life, how can one develop the quality of Anasūyā?Reflection & Self-Analysis:How does fault-finding (Asūya) create obstacles in spiritual progress?How does excessive criticism of scriptures or teachings impact a person’s growth?What is the importance of following scriptures with a sampradāya guru?How does Karma Yoga lead to moksha according to this sloka?If a person does not follow Karma Yoga, what are the potential consequences (hint: to be discussed in the next sloka)?Sloka 32 - Consequences of not following Karma YogaUnderstanding the SlokaWho are the people referred to as abhyasūyantaḥ in this sloka?What does etad mataṃ me refer to in the context of this sloka?Why do people who do not follow Karma Yoga lack shraddha?What is the significance of the term nānutiṣhṭhanti in this verse?Interpretation and AnalysisHow does Bhagavan describe the consequences of not following His teachings in this sloka?What is meant by sarva-jñāna-vimūḍhāḥ? How does this state impact a person’s life?Why does Bhagavan instruct Arjuna to "know them to be doomed" (tān viddhi naṣhṭān)?What is the difference between intellectual debate and abhyasūyantaḥ (fault-finding with Bhagavan’s teachings)?Application to Daily LifeHow does this sloka emphasize the importance of following Dharma in one’s life?What is the relationship between Purushartha Lakshya (ultimate goal of life) and Purushartha Saadana (the means to attain it)?What happens when people mistake material success (artha, kama) for the ultimate goal of life?How does the analogy of a fisherman rowing a boat without removing the anchor relate to the concept of sarva-jñāna-vimūḍhāḥ?Moral and Spiritual LessonsHow does this verse caution against rationalizing adharma in the name of intellectualism?What lessons can be learned from the life of Harishchandra in the context of following Dharma despite difficulties?How does Bhagavan clarify that the real loss in life is not material but spiritual?Sloka 33 - Influence of One’s Own Nature (Swabhava)Why don’t all people follow the path of Karma Yoga, even though Bhagavan has provided clear guidance on it?What analogy is used to describe why people behave differently from one another, even when they belong to the same family or society?What is the reason that people do not always do what they are supposed to do in a given situation?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 118 - Chapter 03 Slokas 31-33 - Karma Yoga - Benefits & Consequences - Class taken on 02 Mar 2025

  8. Aug 7

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 117 - Chapter 03 Slokas 30-31 - Essence of Karma Yoga; Discussion on Karma Yoga at Work - Class taken on 02 Feb 2025

    Chapter 03 - Karma YogaSloka 30 (Contd...) - Essence of Karma YogaThird Discipline – Nirāśīḥ (Renouncing Expectation of Results)What does Nirāśīḥ mean in the context of Karma Yōga?How is renouncing the right to the results of actions different from abandoning action itself?How should one approach Kaamya Karmas (desire-driven actions) in relation to Karma Yōga?Why does Adi Shankaracharya emphasize that even the desire for Chitta Shuddhi should be renounced?How does adopting Nirāśīḥ lead to mental peace and detachment?Fourth Discipline – Nirmama (Freedom from Attachment)What is the meaning of Nirmama, and why is it crucial for Karma Yōga?How does the concept of Mamakāra (possessiveness) create obstacles in Karma Yōga?How does Arjuna’s attachment to Bhishma and Drona reflect Mamakāra?How does Bhagavan advise one to view possessions and relationships in the context of Dharma?Why is it important to maintain a consistent standard of Dharma, regardless of personal attachments?Fifth Discipline – Vigatajvara (Freedom from Mental Agitation)What is the meaning of Vigatajvara, and how does it relate to Karma Yōga?How does mental agitation affect one’s ability to perform Karma Yōga?What is the connection between Samatvam (equanimity) and Vigatajvara?How does maintaining inner peace influence the effectiveness of one's actions?In what way does detachment from personal desires help in achieving Vigatajvara?Application and ReflectionHow can one cultivate these five disciplines in daily life?Why is attitude more important than action in determining spiritual progress?How does Karma Yōga help integrate spiritual practice with worldly responsibilities?How does performing duties selflessly contribute to personal and societal well-being?What lessons can modern professionals learn from this sloka in their approach to work?Sloka 31 - Benefit of following Karma YogaConceptual Understanding:How does Bhagavan glorify Karma Yoga in this verse?What are the benefits mentioned by Bhagavan for following Karma Yoga?Why does Bhagavan emphasize the need for discipline in human life?How does this sloka establish the connection between Ishvara, Vedas, and Gita?Application-Based Questions:Why does Bhagavan say that Karma Yoga must be followed always and not occasionally?What is the role of Shraddha (faith) in following Karma Yoga?How can Shraddha help a person progress in spiritual life?

    Bhagavad Gita - Class 117 - Chapter 03 Slokas 30-31 - Essence of Karma Yoga; Discussion on Karma Yoga at Work - Class taken on 02 Feb 2025
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