In a strict Samskrit sense, the word ‘Darshan’ means sight (that which happens with our eyes). ‘Sudarshan’ means vision (that which happens with our intellect). In our puranas, Bhagavan Narayana has a chakra named ‘Sudarshana Chakra’ and what it does is Vinasha (kills…
February 18, 2021 Class Notes by Shruti Ramesh Introduction A gauge of a prepared mind is to think about one’s own self and introspect; to think about our own strengths and weaknesses without distraction. We are studying Prince Arjuna’s Questions…
We should live our life with the Bhava (feeling) that we are serving and moving closer to the seer. Bhava or feeling comes from Thinking. A source of a feeling is a thought. We have been thinking about the seer…
February 11, 2021 Class Notes by Rita Patel Introduction The closer we feel to someone, the more we can relate to their transformation. For seekers, we need to relate to each other’s confusion, like Prince Arjuna’s and eventually, to his…
The word for animal in Samskrit is ‘Pashu’ because they are ever engaged in ‘Pashyati’ which means seeing. Seeing is believing for them, and they live by what they see. How this relates to us is — we come to…
February 4, 2021 Class Notes by Netra Anand Introduction: When we study self-development, we often feel as though it is imaginary, not real, but it is. Prince Arjuna is tired of feeling that his infinite potential is imaginary- he wants…
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is categorized into three sections. Chapters 1–6 focus on “Tvam” i.e Prince Arjuna. Chapters 7–12 talk about “Tat” i.e Bhagavan Krishna and chapters 13–18 focus on “Asi” i.e How Prince Arjuna IS Bhagavan Krishna. Right at the…
Jan 28, 2021 Class Notes by Prema Palaniappan Introduction: Sadhana dhama moksha kara dhwara means the cause for someone to be enlightened. Sadhana dhama is the locus for one to engage in discipline. Moksha kara dhwara is the cause for…
When we practice Advaita, we seem to be most caring about a certain personality and in the next moment we are most harsh with someone who is not that person. So our Advaita tends to be momentary. Viveka means discrimination…
Class Notes by Shruti Ramesh January 21, 2021 Introduction and Review Blessed with a mantra from Rishi Durvasa, Mother Kunti evoked Surya Devatha and was given as the child with golden earrings, Karna. Karna grew up with foster parents and…
