Balance Equation Visualisation - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, verse 15
Description
1. Laziness as an Obstacle to Spirituality (Left-hand side): • L (Laziness): Represents the hindrance caused by laziness on the spiritual path. • E (Effort for surrender and adherence to principles): Signifies the positive effort required to overcome laziness and adhere to spiritual principles. Interpretation: The height of the 'L' bar relative to 'E' indicates the balance between the negative influence of laziness and the positive effort to overcome it. 2. Deluded Intellect and Spiritual Arrogance (Left-hand side): • P (Intellectual Pride): Reflects the negative impact of intellectual pride on accepting spiritual teachings. • F (Faith): Represents the positive quality of having faith, necessary for understanding spiritual truths. Interpretation: The balance between 'P' and 'F' illustrates the struggle between intellectual arrogance and the faith required for spiritual understanding. 3. Qualities of Devotees as Described in Scriptures (Left-hand side): • V (Virtuous qualities for spiritual advancement): Signifies the positive virtues contributing to spiritual growth. • C, CO, D, QC, QS (Compassion, Contentment, Dedication, Qualities like contentment, Qualities like self-control): Illustrate specific virtues that contribute to spiritual development. Interpretation: The balance between positive virtues ('V') and specific qualities emphasizes the importance of virtuous attributes in spiritual advancement. 4. Bhakti Yoga and Characteristics of Devotees (Left-hand side): • EQ, FR, JS (Equanimity, Firm Resolve, Joy and Sorrow): Represent the qualities associated with Bhakti Yoga and steadfast commitment to the spiritual path. • SV (Spiritual Virtues): Reflects the overall virtues contributing to devotion. Interpretation: The balance between these qualities indicates the equilibrium needed for successful Bhakti Yoga practice. 5. Importance of Equipoise and Steadfast Resolve (Left-hand side): • EQ (Equanimity): Represents maintaining equanimity in both joy and sorrow. • FR (Firm Resolve): Signifies the importance of a steadfast commitment to the spiritual path. Interpretation: The balance between 'EQ' and 'FR' highlights the importance of maintaining equanimity while displaying a firm resolve in spiritual practice. 6. Spiritual Virtues and the Path of Devotion (Left-hand side): • SV (Spiritual Virtues): Represents the overarching virtues required for the path of devotion. • DC (Dedicated mind and intellect): Emphasizes the importance of dedication in both mind and intellect. Interpretation: The balance between 'SV' and 'DC' underscores the significance of dedication and virtues in the journey of devotion. Overall, the conceptual graphs aim to visually depict the interplay and balance between opposing factors, showcasing the intricate dynamics of spiritual attributes and their impact on the path of devotion.
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Steps to reproduce
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import numpy as np # Define symbolic components components = ['L', 'E', 'I', 'P', 'F', 'V', 'D', 'QC', 'QS', 'EQ', 'FR', 'JS', 'SV', 'DC'] lhs_values = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14] rhs_values = [10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, -1, -2, -3] # Plotting the bar chart fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(10, 6)) bar_width = 0.35 bar_positions_lhs = np.arange(len(components)) bar_positions_rhs = bar_positions_lhs + bar_width ax.bar(bar_positions_lhs, lhs_values, width=bar_width, label='LHS') ax.bar(bar_positions_rhs, rhs_values, width=bar_width, label='RHS') # Adding labels and title ax.set_xticks(bar_positions_lhs + bar_width / 2) ax.set_xticklabels(components) ax.set_ylabel('Values') ax.set_title('Balance Equation Visualization') # Adding legend ax.legend() # Display the chart plt.show()