Gita For Daily Living Episode 293: Chapter 13, verses 11, 12 and 13
Jul 29, 2018
Dive into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as it unpacks the distinction between the field and the knower. Discover the concept of Ananya Yoga, where one achieves unwavering identification with the supreme reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of detachment and understanding your true self beyond physical experiences. Explore how devotion and solitude lead to self-knowledge, highlighting the eternal nature of consciousness that transcends the mundane.
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Body and Mind as the Field
- The body, mind, and intellect collectively form the 'field' in which the knower operates.
- Emotions like desire and aversion are natural modifications of this field, not separate from it.
Qualities of the Knower
- The qualities listed by Bhagavan are inherent expressions of the knower (Self), not things to be externally acquired.
- Goodness and noble qualities manifest naturally when identified with the true Self.
Natural Detachment is Key
- Detachment from worldly objects must arise naturally without force or struggle.
- Trying hard to detach often strengthens our attachment instead, so allow detachment to come naturally.
