In our second episode,we try to understand the following: Para Vidya and Apara Vidya The word Vidya comes from the Sanskrit root “vid”,which means “to know” or “to understand.” The word Para refers to that which is transcendent,supreme or ultimate.Hence,Para …
In the previous episode,upon Arjuna’s request,Bhagavān Śrī Kṛṣṇa drove the chariot to a position between the two armies—precisely where Arjuna could clearly see revered warriors such as Bhīṣma and Droṇa.There,He asked Arjuna to observe the Kaurava forces. When Arjuna asked …
The Gita Begins – – – – Let us now explore the Tattvopadeśa—the essential teachings—given by Bhagavān Śrī Kṛṣṇa to Arjuna,beginning with the …
Prasthāna Trayam The essence of life lies in knowing that one truth—knowing which,everything else becomes known.It is the experience of the Supreme Self,the cause of all causes. The Vedas are the key to that knowledge,and the Upanishads—also known as Vedanta …