The first step in completing this assignment is to carefully read and fully understand the Catur-Sloki section of the Bhagavad Gita, which is found in verses 8–11 of chapter 10 of the text and actually provides a summary of the entire text. Let's begin by reviewing the main points of the Catur-Sloki.

In verse 8, readers learn that Krishna is the absolute and the source of “all spiritual and material worlds,” literally the cause of all causes. Therefore a devotee must surrender completely and worship with all their heart. People learn about Krishna by listening to authorities. In verse 9, readers hear that devotees take Krishna as “life and soul” and always relish their relationship with him in all areas of life, especially by conversing about him. In verse 10, readers learn that those dedicated to Krishna receive “internal divine inspiration” from him. In verse 11, readers discover that Krishna dispels darkness and gives knowledge.

Now let's review some key Sanskrit words and phrases that you might use in your application. Think, for instance, of budhah (verse 8), people “blessed with fine theistic intellect,” those who have a sense of the divine and can strive for understanding. This is key to being a devotee. You might also reflect on buddhi-yogam, “inspiration,” in verse 10 and the phrase anukampa-artham (verse 11), “being subordinate to the love,” which is often translated as “compassion.” You might choose others as well, but these are likely to relate to any application you might make.

The purports help explain and apply the text of the Bhagavad Gita. You might use items like the two devotional stages (from verse 9) and the various steps of yoga (knowledge) (from verse 10).

As far as application goes, you might talk about changes in people's attitudes, thought processes, treatment of others, view of the world, and spiritual devotion that might arise from this text.