Bhagavad Gita - 2021 Archives - Arsha Bodha Center Bhagavad Gita Review of Ch. 1-2
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Aug 22, 2023 Explore Arjuna's emotional turmoil as he grapples with duty and despair on the battlefield. Discover the deep philosophical insights on the eternal nature of the soul and how they guide his path to spiritual awakening. The discussion highlights the complexities of mental health and the ethical challenges involved in warfare. Listeners are invited to reflect on their essence beyond the physical, setting the stage for further exploration of life, death, and engagement with community.
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Bhagavad Gita 3-Part Structure
- The Bhagavad Gita's 18 chapters can be grouped into three thematic sets of six chapters each. - The first six discuss the individual soul, the next six focus on God (Ishvara), and the last six vary with less clear association.
Major Practices by Chapter Groups
- Karma yoga predominates in the first six chapters but also returns in chapter 18. - Bhakti dominates the middle six chapters, and the last six focus on more general jnanam including discussions on the three gunas.
Chant to Internalize Meaning
- When chanting sacred verses, listen carefully and then repeat together to better internalize their meaning. - Use chanting to connect immediately to the text before delving into commentary.
