Gita For Daily Living Episode 374: Chapter 2, episode 26, 27 and 28
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May 10, 2020 Delve into the profound nature of the self through the lens of birth and death. The discussion contrasts eternal truths with transient experiences, urging listeners to embrace their duties despite life's challenges. Explore the cyclical essence of existence and the philosophical interplay between cause, effect, and one's responsibilities. The insight reinforces an untroubled approach to life’s inevitable changes, emphasizing acceptance and the importance of fulfilling one's dharma.
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Nature of the Self
- The true self is immortal and does not die.
- The ego, identified with the mind and intellect, seeks a new body after death based on leftover desires.
Focus on Duty
- Focus on your duty without worrying about uncontrollable outcomes.
- The true self isn't affected by worldly events like war.
Electricity Analogy
- Neil Bhatt uses the example of electricity to explain the unmanifest self.
- We know electricity exists through its effects, like light, even if we can't see it directly.
