Meaning of Ślokas 18-23 Śloka 19 Bhagavan SriKrishna tells Arjuna: He who thinks this soul is a killer,and he who thinks this soul is capable of dying,both of them do not know the truth.They are not true scholars. The Atma …
Bhagavan Sri Krishna continues his upadesa to Arjuna,addressing Arjuna’s fears about participating in the war and the loss he believes it would bring to his dynasty and kingdom. Through the earlier episodes,we understood the importance of patience at certain times …
The different concepts that need to be understood in order to grasp the essence of Sri Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna—particularly in addressing his doubts about engaging in the war—are explained further in this episode. Let us begin by understanding what …
Meaning of Ślokas 15-17 Śloka 15 Bhagavan SriKrishna tells Arjuna: A person steadfast in his path,who has mastered his senses and lives with patience,remains undisturbed by the alternating experiences of happiness and sorrow.For him,sukha and dukha appear as one and …
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 …
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. …
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 …