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What is Evolution? What is Faith? Introduction and Review: The more we engage with brahmavidya, such as the Bhagavad Gita, the deeper our connection with the knowledge and with Prince Arjuna becomes.  In Chapter 13, Prince Arjuna’s questions center on the differences between the lower and the higher (prakriti and purusha, kshetra and kshetrajna, jnana […]

What is Temperament & What is Transcendence? What is Temperament? What is Transcendence? Introduction When Lord Krishna tells Raja Muchukunda to ask for anything, he asks for the means to the ends, or bhakti.  The questions we ask will get related answers; if our questions are about peace, then our answers will be related as

Review Introduction Back in the day, people were engaged in sadhana which involved fire and had a system which involved arani.   Arani has a top cup, a bottom cup and a rod.  The rod is rubbed until a spark occurs and helps the lint catch fire.   This is from the perspective of karma kanda.  The

What is Supreme? Introduction A toddler asks about themselves (jiva) A child asks about creation (jagat) An adult asks about consciousness (jagadeeshwara) Prince Arjuna’s questions flow in the same format. Each question of his evolves.  In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, verse 1 there are six questions:  What is Prakriti (Matter)?  That which is experienced What

What is Knowledge? Introduction In Katha Upanishad Chapter 2, Verse 5, it says: ya i̱mam madhva̍daṁ ve̱da̱ ā̱tmāna̍ṁ jīva̱m anti̍kāt | ī̱śānam bhūta̍-bhavya̱sya̱ na̱ tato viju̍gupsate | e̱tad vai tat  We are madvadah – one who lives their life based on deservership, focusing on the fruits of their action. However, we can become the isha of bhuta and bhavya- knowers of the past

What is Change? What is Changeless? Introduction Lord Krishna uses many names to refer to Prince Arjuna, including: Gudakesha: master of laziness Dananjaya: the one who does not depend on outer wealth Arjuna: the one who is straight, honest, receptive  It is because of Prince Arjuna’s honesty that Lord Krishna says that he is most

What is Matter? What is Spirit? Introduction In Katha Upanishad, one of the teachings is that our Creator has killed our senses.  Message behind this teaching is that our senses have been created extrovert.  When we find completeness outside that it is like being killed.  We are to use the same senses and find completeness

Pariksha Introduction In our culture, 2 great leaders were Bhagavan Rama and Raja Prithu. The word Prithvi, meaning Earth, came from Prithu because he cared for the Earth as a daughter.  He shared that the 3 primary responsibilities of a ruler are to protect the people or provide ease, to provide employment or engagement and to provide education that promotes

What is Devotion? Introduction Prince Arjuna loves his individuality – body, mind, intellect and ego.  He loves his family also. Bhagavan Krishna is guiding him to love the Self/the Atman/Spirit because the Self is in All.  The second portion of Gita focuses on Tat- Bhagavan Krishna.  Review- Focus of: Chapter 7: Internalize.  This is a

What is Vision? What is Time? Introduction Are you living the Bhagavad Gita? Are you having doubts about your investment in your spiritual journey? To clear doubt, be intentional in your reflection (manana). Review: Question 26: Philosophical Question: How do I feel You in an uncontrolled environment? Philosophical answer: I am the locus from which