Bhagavad Gita - 2021 Archives - Arsha Bodha Center Bhagavad Gita Review of Ch. 13-15
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Sep 23, 2023 Dive into profound philosophical inquiries about consciousness and the eternal self versus the material world. Discover the nature of God as Brahman through the teachings of Vedanta. The podcast illustrates life as an inverted tree, highlighting how we get entangled in worldly desires. It emphasizes the importance of detachment and spiritual wisdom for liberation from samsara. Gain insights into ritualistic practices that nourish both body and soul, guiding listeners toward a deeper understanding of their true selves.
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Field and Knower in Vedanta
- The Bhagavad Gita's chapters 13-16 focus on spiritual knowledge (jnanam) and distinctions between the self and the material world.
- Chapter 13 distinguishes between the field of experience (kshetra) and the knower (kshetrajna), foundational Vedanta concepts.
Qualities Preparing for Knowledge
- Cultivate virtues like freedom from pride, equanimity, contentment, and devotion to prepare yourself for spiritual knowledge.
- These qualities make one fit (adhikari) to assimilate highest knowledge as per Bhagavad Gita chapter 13.
Brahman Within and Beyond
- Brahman, the eternal supreme, is both beyond and within all things, the essence illuminating all consciousness.
- Vedanta reveals God is not just out there but perceptible within as one's own true consciousness.