Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 27 “The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Death is the most inevitable aspect of life, often considered the greatest fear by psychologists and recognized in Patanjali’s Yog Darśhan as abhiniveśh—the instinctive urge to survive at any cost. In the Mahabharat, there’s an illustrative incident during …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 25 Shree Krishna employs the term “atha” to suggest that Arjun may consider other existing explanations about the nature of the self. This verse gains significance when viewed in the context of the diverse philosophical streams in India and their varied perspectives on the self. Throughout history, Indian philosophy …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 25 Our eyes, crafted from material energy, are limited to perceiving material objects. The soul, transcending the realm of material energy and being divine, remains invisible to our eyes. Scientists have attempted experiments to detect its presence by placing a dying person in a sealed glass case, anticipating that …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 24 The emphasis on immortality is once again underscored here. It is not sufficient for the teacher to merely convey perfect knowledge; for that knowledge to be truly impactful, it must deeply resonate within the heart of the student. Hence, a skillful teacher often revisits and repeats key points. …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 24 The emphasis on immortality is reiterated once again in this context. It is not sufficient for the teacher to merely convey perfect knowledge; for that knowledge to be truly beneficial, it must penetrate deep into the heart of the student. Therefore, a skilled teacher often employs repetition, known …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 22 Continuing to explain the nature of the soul, Shree Krishna reiterates the concept of rebirth, comparing it to an everyday activity. When garments become torn and useless, we discard them in favor of new ones, but in doing so we do not change ourselves. In the same manner, …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 21 In this profound spiritual perspective, an elevated soul transcends the shackles of ego, recognizing that the notion of being the sole doer of actions is an illusion. Instead, the enlightened soul comprehends that the true self, the soul within, remains untouched and unaffected by the various deeds it …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 20 This verse establishes the eternal nature of the soul, which transcends birth and death, and is unaffected by the six types of bodily transformations: asti (existence in the womb), jāyate (birth), vardhate (growth), vipariṇamate (procreation), apakṣhīyate (diminution), and vinaśhyati (death). These transformations pertain to the physical body, and …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 19 The illusion of death is intricately tied to the identification with the body, as explained in the Ramayan through the analogy: “jauṅ sapaneṅ sira kāṭai koī, binu jāgeṅ na dūri dukh hoī.” This verse suggests that if one dreams of their head being cut off, they will experience …
Bhagwat Geeta Chapter 2 Shlok – 18 The physical body, in its gross form, indeed originates from mud. This transformation unfolds through the progression of mud into various forms such as vegetables, fruits, grains, lentils, and grass. Cows, consuming the grass, produce milk, which becomes part of the human diet and contributes to the formation …
