Meaning of Ślokas 13-14 Śloka 13 When a jīva takes birth in a body,it naturally passes through different stages—childhood,youth, and old age.These changes do not alter the identity of the jīva itself;they are only changes in the body through which …
Let us begin our exploration of the concepts covered in this episode with a question: We may know in theory that the Ātman (the Soul) is all-pervading, but how can we truly experience it? To understand this,we turn to the …
The current state of Sanātanis is that we have,to some extent,understood the problem statement regarding the loss of our culture and heritage. Often, we find ourselves saying: “Yes,I now understand where we went wrong and why we are in this …
Meaning of Ślokas 6-12 Sometimes, a person’s true nature gets overshadowed. For example, one may normally be free and confident in their interactions. Yet, when faced with the loss of a close family member or struck by a personal tragedy, …
Through this episode-6,we attempt to understand the different facets of our personality through the topics – Kārpaṇya Doṣa and Prajñā Vāda. Kārpaṇya Doṣa Svabhāvaḥ – Swasya Bhāvaḥ – This can be translated as the true nature of one’s own self. …
Namaste!!! The activities in the month of July reflected our commitment to sharing eternal knowledge through various platforms.This engagement has instilled in us a deeper sense of responsibility and a greater passion to continue this journey. It has been a …
Meaning of Ślokas 4 & 5 At this stage,Arjuna has understood the upadeśa-sāra (essence of the teaching) given by Bhagavān Śrī Krishna to some extent.However,since he is still deeply affected by grief and emotional attachment,he continues to ask similar questions—wondering …
To truly grasp the depth of Sāṅkhya Yoga and the reasons behind Arjuna’s persistent delusion,it is essential to understand the following foundational concepts: Mourning Rituals,Śabda-Brahma & Devatā and Brāhmaṇa Dharma. Mourning Rituals There is a tradition of observing a ten-day …
Meaning of Ślokas 1–3 In Arjuna Viṣāda Yoga,Arjuna stands as a representative of all of us,mirroring the doubts,fears, and emotional conflicts that arise in our lives. He enters the battlefield after years of preparation and penance,with a firm resolve to …
As we begin exploring the second chapter of the Bhagavadgītā — Sankhya Yoga — let us also reflect on the themes of Sankhya Yoga, Adhikaraṇa,and Positive Upliftment. Sankhya Yoga Yoga is often misunderstood today as merely a good morning routine.In …