The document provides an overview and summary of chapters 1-2 of the Bhagavad Gita. It discusses Arjuna's grief on the battlefield and Krishna counseling him, emphasizing the importance of total surrender. It also covers the key concepts that delusion leads to sorrow, and distinguishes between what is real (the eternal soul) and unreal (the ever-changing material body).
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , (Revised 2021) The flowcharts and overview Medicherla Kumar
Revised and updated in 2021.
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Chapter 17: Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of the classification of the threefold faith) - 28 verses. Krishna mentions three divisions of beliefs, thoughts, deeds and even eating habits corresponding to the three gunas (17:4-10).
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The flowcharts and overview
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , (Revised 2021) The flowcharts and overview Medicherla Kumar
Revised and updated in 2021.
Bhagvad gita chapter 17 , The flowcharts and overview black and white for printing.
Chapter 17: Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of the classification of the threefold faith) - 28 verses. Krishna mentions three divisions of beliefs, thoughts, deeds and even eating habits corresponding to the three gunas (17:4-10).
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• Faith in Gita ,
Shraddha or Faith
The flowcharts and overview
Bhagvad gita chapter 2 flowcharts
Samkhya Yoga
The analytical study of the nature of spirit and matter
CHAPTER 2 FLOW CHARTS
UNITIVE REASONING
THE YOGA OF KNOWLEDGE
BHAGVAD GITA CHAPTER 6 FLOWCHARTS
Chapter six of the Gita,
Abhyasa Yoga,
alternately entitled in Sanskrit
“Dhyan Yoga” (“The Yoga of Meditation”)
UNITIVE CONTEMPLATION,
or “ Atma Sanyam Yoga”
(“The Yoga of Complete Concentration on the Self”),
the "yoga of controlling the Âmâ
Revised (2021) flowcharts and overview.
Chapter 18: Moksha-Sanyasa Yoga (The yoga of liberation through the path of knowledge and self-surrender) - 78 verses. It is a review of the truths already presented (18:6). In conclusion, Krishna advises Arjuna to abandon all forms of dharma and simply surrender unto him (18:66). He describes this as the ultimate perfection of life. After listening to the instructions of Sri Krishna, Arjuna is confirmed and gets ready to fight (18:73). After narrating this conversation to Dhritarashtra, Sanjaya regards Krishna with enormous admiration and predicts victory for Arjuna, the supreme archer, for he is surrendered to Krishna, the master of all mystics (18:78).
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 8 (Revised 2021),Akshara-Brahma Yoga (The yoga of indest...Medicherla Kumar
Chapter 8: Akshara-Brahma Yoga
(The yoga of indestructible Brahma) - 28 verses.
Krishna tells Arjuna that, by remembering him at the time of death, one can attain his supreme abode (8:5-7).
He pinpoints devotion towards him as the easiest way to attain liberation (8:14).
Bhagvad gita Chapter- 2 ,Summary.(Revised 2021): Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of kn...Medicherla Kumar
Revised and Updated (2021)
Chapter 2: Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) - 72 verses. Concluding his reasoning and yet confused, Arjuna turns to Lord Krishna for discernment (2:7). Krishna begins countering Arjuna's objections. Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal self is immortal and the body is designed to pass away (2:12-30). Explaining the three principles dharma, (right action) atman (individual self) and sarira (body), Krishna reminds Arjuna that, as a warrior, his duty is to uphold the path of dharma through warfare (2:31-38).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 9: Raja-Vidya-Raja-Guhya Yoga (The yoga of the sovereign science and the sovereign secret) - 34 verses.
Krishna discloses to Arjuna how all beings find their existence in him (9:4-8).
He reveals his self, although independent and aloof, as that which pervades, creates and annihilates the entire cosmos through his material energy (9:9-10).
This awareness is recommended as a way to remember him in all circumstances. Krishna affirms that he will take care of his devotees, compensate for their deficiencies, and preserve their strength. And all he asks of his devotees is an offering of a leaf, a flower, or some water - if it is offered with devotion (9:26).
Even if a devotee unintentionally commits a dreadful sin, he will be rectified, for Krishna promises that his devotee will never perish (9:30).
Bhagvad Gita chapter 12 ,(Revised 2021) Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) ,F...Medicherla Kumar
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) - 20 verses. It describes Bhakti Yoga in detail. Krishna extols the benefits of devotion (12:1-12).
He also explains different forms of devotions and spiritual disciplines. Arjuna inquires whether it is better to worship Krishna (incarnate God) through devotional service or the impersonal God (Ningana Brahma). Krishna clarifies that one who is engaged in active service is the highest (12:20).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga, or Atmasamyama Yoga (The yoga of self-control) - 46 verses.
Krishna explains the correct posture for meditation (6:11-15) and
how to achieve samadhi (6:24-27).
Bhakti Sastri is a wonderful journey diving deep into four essential Vedic Texts as translated by Srila Prabhupada. The Course help students to enhance their scriptural understanding, purify consciousness and equip them with the tools to more competently deal with challenges of the life.
BHAGVAD GITA CHAPTER 9 FLOWCHARTS for easy reading and understanding.,
Vibhuti Yoga Vibhuti-Vistara-Yoga,
Manifestations Manifestations of of Divine Glories
•Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses.
Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27).
Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47).
Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
Chapter 13: Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the field and the knower of the field) - 34 verses.
Krishna describes the human body as kshetra (temple/field),
stating that one who knows this fact is a kshetrajna (knower) (13:1-18). Krishna describes prakrti (nature/matter), the purusha (enjoyer/spirit) and consciousness (13:19-34).
Unassumingly advancing in knowledge, one can become free from worldly entanglement.
Bhagvad gita chapter 2 flowcharts
Samkhya Yoga
The analytical study of the nature of spirit and matter
CHAPTER 2 FLOW CHARTS
UNITIVE REASONING
THE YOGA OF KNOWLEDGE
BHAGVAD GITA CHAPTER 6 FLOWCHARTS
Chapter six of the Gita,
Abhyasa Yoga,
alternately entitled in Sanskrit
“Dhyan Yoga” (“The Yoga of Meditation”)
UNITIVE CONTEMPLATION,
or “ Atma Sanyam Yoga”
(“The Yoga of Complete Concentration on the Self”),
the "yoga of controlling the Âmâ
Revised (2021) flowcharts and overview.
Chapter 18: Moksha-Sanyasa Yoga (The yoga of liberation through the path of knowledge and self-surrender) - 78 verses. It is a review of the truths already presented (18:6). In conclusion, Krishna advises Arjuna to abandon all forms of dharma and simply surrender unto him (18:66). He describes this as the ultimate perfection of life. After listening to the instructions of Sri Krishna, Arjuna is confirmed and gets ready to fight (18:73). After narrating this conversation to Dhritarashtra, Sanjaya regards Krishna with enormous admiration and predicts victory for Arjuna, the supreme archer, for he is surrendered to Krishna, the master of all mystics (18:78).
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 8 (Revised 2021),Akshara-Brahma Yoga (The yoga of indest...Medicherla Kumar
Chapter 8: Akshara-Brahma Yoga
(The yoga of indestructible Brahma) - 28 verses.
Krishna tells Arjuna that, by remembering him at the time of death, one can attain his supreme abode (8:5-7).
He pinpoints devotion towards him as the easiest way to attain liberation (8:14).
Bhagvad gita Chapter- 2 ,Summary.(Revised 2021): Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of kn...Medicherla Kumar
Revised and Updated (2021)
Chapter 2: Samkhya Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) - 72 verses. Concluding his reasoning and yet confused, Arjuna turns to Lord Krishna for discernment (2:7). Krishna begins countering Arjuna's objections. Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal self is immortal and the body is designed to pass away (2:12-30). Explaining the three principles dharma, (right action) atman (individual self) and sarira (body), Krishna reminds Arjuna that, as a warrior, his duty is to uphold the path of dharma through warfare (2:31-38).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 9: Raja-Vidya-Raja-Guhya Yoga (The yoga of the sovereign science and the sovereign secret) - 34 verses.
Krishna discloses to Arjuna how all beings find their existence in him (9:4-8).
He reveals his self, although independent and aloof, as that which pervades, creates and annihilates the entire cosmos through his material energy (9:9-10).
This awareness is recommended as a way to remember him in all circumstances. Krishna affirms that he will take care of his devotees, compensate for their deficiencies, and preserve their strength. And all he asks of his devotees is an offering of a leaf, a flower, or some water - if it is offered with devotion (9:26).
Even if a devotee unintentionally commits a dreadful sin, he will be rectified, for Krishna promises that his devotee will never perish (9:30).
Bhagvad Gita chapter 12 ,(Revised 2021) Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) ,F...Medicherla Kumar
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (The yoga of devotion) - 20 verses. It describes Bhakti Yoga in detail. Krishna extols the benefits of devotion (12:1-12).
He also explains different forms of devotions and spiritual disciplines. Arjuna inquires whether it is better to worship Krishna (incarnate God) through devotional service or the impersonal God (Ningana Brahma). Krishna clarifies that one who is engaged in active service is the highest (12:20).
Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga, or Atmasamyama Yoga (The yoga of self-control) - 46 verses.
Krishna explains the correct posture for meditation (6:11-15) and
how to achieve samadhi (6:24-27).
Bhakti Sastri is a wonderful journey diving deep into four essential Vedic Texts as translated by Srila Prabhupada. The Course help students to enhance their scriptural understanding, purify consciousness and equip them with the tools to more competently deal with challenges of the life.
BHAGVAD GITA CHAPTER 9 FLOWCHARTS for easy reading and understanding.,
Vibhuti Yoga Vibhuti-Vistara-Yoga,
Manifestations Manifestations of of Divine Glories
•Revised-2021
Dr.Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar.
samc108@gmail.com
Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses.
Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27).
Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47).
Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
Chapter 13: Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (The yoga of discrimination between the field and the knower of the field) - 34 verses.
Krishna describes the human body as kshetra (temple/field),
stating that one who knows this fact is a kshetrajna (knower) (13:1-18). Krishna describes prakrti (nature/matter), the purusha (enjoyer/spirit) and consciousness (13:19-34).
Unassumingly advancing in knowledge, one can become free from worldly entanglement.
For the benefit of spiritual seekers, the book “Yoga Vashista” describes seven stages of spiritual unfoldment in a beautiful manner. The book is a treasure house for all the seekers of Truth. “Yoga Vashista” gives spiritual teachings of in the form of a conversation between Shri Ramachandra, incarnation of Shri Maha Vishnu, and his Spiritual Master Sage Vashista Maharshi.
The teachings are based on the ancient philosophical foundation of non-duality which focuses on oneness of life.
In this monumental work, Shri Vashista explains seven stages of spiritual unfoldment to Shri Ramachandra.
The objective of the current book is to help the readers understand the various stages of enlightenment as described by Sage Vashista Maharshi. The book is released on the day of Shri Valmiki Jayanthi as mark of respect for the great sage.
Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Gita describes the synthesis of the paths of action & Knowledge. How proper actions lead to knowledge & what is renunciation.What is proper action & recognition of Unaction.
Chapter 2, entitled Sankhya Yoga, is the starting point of the philosophical discourse between Sri Krishna & Arjuna. This chapter is a summarised version of all of Bhagavad Geeta as it introduces all the philosophical points which are elaborated in later chapters. It is called the Yoga of Knowledge. Sankhya yoga deals with the knowledge of the universe & its Substratum, the Atman, Brahman, or Self. The chapter initially talks about Sankhya yoga, then Karma Yoga & Bhakti yoga. It concludes with the Yoga of renunciation.
The Chapter 3, entitled " Karma Yoga" is an elaboration of the Hindu ideal of "Selfless Action" first introduced by the famous verse 47 in Chapter 2--Karmanyevaadhikaarasthe-----. After hearing the exposition of various ways of attaining liberation in Chapter 2, Arjuna is really confused. Still deluded, he wanted a confirmation of his desire to quit the war & take-up Sannyasa. So he raises the question : If Krishna feels that the path of knowledge is better than the path of action, why is he being goaded to fight this war? He wanted a clear cut answer to his quest for a righteous life. In reply to this question, the Lord elaborates on the principle of Karma Yoga, the Yoga of selfless action in this chapter 3.
Chapter 12, Bhakti Yoga or the Path of Devotion discusses the principle of devotion, the characteristics of a devotee & how to attain the Supreme through devotion. The last chapter ends with the statement of the Lord that only through unwavering devotion, one will be able to see & merge with the Universal-Form of the Lord. This creates a doubt in Arjuna as to the proper way of worship, & the chapter starts with a question from him.
With Chapter 7 we enter the second triad of Geeta describing "That" in the Mahavakya "That Thou Art". Here the Lord starts describing the "Goal of the Spiritual Science" the Supreme Self. In the beginning, Sri Krishna promises Arjuna that He would explain the entire science of Spirituality, both theoretical & practical aspects, to clear all his doubts. Then He proceeds to explain the two Prakrities, Para & Apara, of the Self. He describes the 8-fold lower Prakriti, the Apara, consisting of the 5 elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Space, & mind, intellect & ego. Beyond all these is the Lords Para Prakriti, the Spark of Life, Pure Consciousness, which supports all life in the universe. The two aspects of the Self, as Purusha & Prakriti create the whole 'Jagat'- the world-of-change. The One Self forms the core of all life, & everything is hung on It as pearls in a neckless. Then the Lord describes Himself as the Dharma-the Law-of-Being of everything. All matter exist in the Spirit, but the Spirit is not in Matter. Matter is just Super-imposed on Spirit, to be alive. Maya with its 'Veiling" & 'Projecting' action prevents all from recognizing the Self within them.
The "Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman" should be understood here as the "Way to Imperishable Brahman". After answering the questions raised by Arjuna, the Lord explains how those who can remember the Infinite at the time of their departure from the body will reach the Infinite. So He advises Arjuna to remember the Infinite always & face his life diligently. Here, Krishna explains splendidly the nature of the Infinite upon which the seeker is to fix his single-pointed mind. Then He explains the Path-of-Light & the Path-of-Darkness, the former leading to the Imperishable & the latter necessitating the return to the world.
Here the technique of "Practical Vedanta" has been completely & fully explained. Krishna's explanations here make us clearly understand that the Self is the Reality upon which all actions, the instruments of action, & the world-of-perceptions are superimposed, & so, by knowing the Self everything is known.
Bhagvad gita chapter 1 , Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Ar...Medicherla Kumar
Revised and updated in 2021. The flowcharts and overview black and white for printing.
• Chapter 1: Arjuna-Vishada yoga (The yoga of the dejection of Arjuna) - 47 verses. Arjuna's depression is presented as a system of yoga. When Arjuna sees his near and dear ones on the opposing army side of the Kurus, he loses morale and decides not to fight (1:20-27). Arjuna presents Krishna his arguments for refusing to fight (1:28-47). Basically, he fears the sinful reactions of killing.
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Maximum Time
CHINMAYAMISSIONBOSTON
The Holy Geeta
Chapter 2 – The Yoga of Knowledge
2. Page 2
Bhagavad Geeta – Divine Song
Tat Tvam Asi – That Thou Art
Chapters 1-6
1. Arjuna Grief
2. Yoga of Knowledge
3. Karma Yoga
4. Ending Action in Knowledge
5. True Renunciation
6. Meditation
Chapters 7-12
7. Knowledge & Wisdom
8. Imperishable Brahman
9. Royal Secret
10.Divine Glories
11.Cosmic Form
12.Devotion
Chapters 13-18
Tvam-Thou
Tat-That
Asi-Art
3. Page 3
Chapter 1: Yoga of Arjuna Grief
• Arjuna is
overwhelmed by
circumstances
• Wants to retreat from
the battlefield
• Emotional state
• Rationalization of
emotion
• Our own day-to-day
‘battle’ – Good vs
Bad
4. Page 4
Key Messages of Chapter 1
Contrast between ‘external’ battle and ‘internal’ battle
Physical & Mental reactions when you are under ‘stress’
Look from multiple angles – context determines action
Practical Tips:
How to face a stressful or difficult situation
• Escape
• Suffer
• Change (yourself not your surroundings)
Turning excuses into resolutions
5. Page 5
Chapter 2 - The Yoga of Self-Knowledge (Sankhya Yoga)
3. Karma Yoga (47-60) 4. Bhakti Yoga (61-70) 5. Gnana Yoga (71-72)
1. Arjuna’s Total Surrender to Krishna (1-10)
Today’s Discussion
2. Nature of Reality (11-46)
6. Page 6
Chapter 2 – The Yoga of Self-Knowledge (Sankhya Yoga)
• Sanjaya said:
1 To him who was thus overcome with pity and despondency, with eyes
full of tears and agitated, Madhusudana spoke these words
• Blessed Lord said:
2. Whence is this perilous condition come upon thee, this dejection, un-
Aryan-like, heaven-excluding, disgraceful, O Arjuna?
3. Yield not to impotence, O Partha! It does not befit thee, Cast off this
mean weakness of heart! Stand up, O Parantapa (O scorcher of foes)!
7. Page 7
Chapter 2 – The Yoga of Self-Knowledge (Sankhya Yoga)
• Arjuna said:
4 How, O Madhusudana, shall I, in battle, fight with arrows against
Bhishma and Drona, who are fit to be worshipped? O Destroyer of
enemies!
5 Better indeed, in this world, is to eat even the bread of ‘beggary’ that
to slay the most noble of teachers. But, if I kill them, even in this
world, all my enjoyments of wealth and desires will be stained with
blood.
6 I can scarcely say which will be better, that we should conquer them
or that they should conquer us. Event the sons of Dhritarashtra, after
slaying whom we do not wish to live, stand facing us.
8. Page 8
Chapter 2 – The Yoga of Self-Knowledge (Sankhya Yoga)
• Arjuna said:
7 My heart is overpowered by the taint of pity; my mind is confused as
to duty. I ask Thee. Tell me decisively what is good for me. I am Thy
disciple. Instruct me, who has taken refuge in Thee.
8 I do not see that it would remove this sorrow that burns up my
senses, even if I should attain prosperous and unrivalled dominion on
earth, or even Lordship over gods.
• Sanjaya said:
9 Having sopken thus to Hrishikesha, Gudakesha, the destroyer of foes,
said to Govinda: “I will not fight”; and became silent.
9. Page 9
Chapter 2 – Key Concepts
• Leadership qualities of Lord Krishna
• Significance of ‘total surrender’
• Delusion (Moha) Sorrow (Soka)
10. Page 10
Chapter 2 – Discussions
• What leadership qualities does Krishna exhibit?
• Practical:
How do you react in ‘stressful’ situations – do you
invoke the ‘Arjuna’ in you or the ‘Krishna’ in you?
11. Page 11
Chapter 2 – Class Exercise
1. Krishna listens to Arjuna, does not interrupt, diagnoses the situation and gets his
attention before advising
2. Invests in unlocking Arjuna’s own potential
3. Does not take over Arjuna’s fight (lesson in delegating)
4. Remains a guide throughout the battle (does not leave Arjuna to sink or swim)
5. Has won the trust of Arjuna, by his actions and words, to be a source of wisdom, always
acting for Arjuna’s higher good.
6. Has no personal ego or agenda
7. Is unrelenting in active opposition to evil, support of dharma
8. Stays cool and thoughtful in battle – grace under pressure
9. Raises Arjuna’s perspective (reframes to positive). Higher Duty, Noble Cause
10. Constantly refers to him as “maharathi”, a respectful term. Never criticizes, Restores
Arjuna’s faith in his own higher nature and capability. Shows him a vision of what Arjuna
can be
12. Page 12
Chapter 2 – Significance of Total Surrender
• Arjuna said:
7 My heart is overpowered by the taint of pity; my mind is confused as
to duty. I ask Thee. Tell me decisively what is good for me. I am Thy
disciple. Instruct me, who has taken refuge in Thee.
• Why does Krishna wait until Arjuna totally ‘surrenders’?
• What is the ‘symbolic’ meaning of Arjuna ‘totally
surrendering to Krishna?
13. Page 13
Chapter 2 – Delusion & Sorrow
• Delusion (Moha) --> Sorrow (Soka)
• What is ‘delusion’?
• Why does ‘delusion’ lead to ‘sorrow’?
14. Page 14
Chapter 2 – Delusion & Sorrow
• Delusion (Moha) is confusion about our identity
Ignorance of our ‘identity’
Forgetting our ‘identity’
• Confusion in Identity --> Confusion in duties
• Confusion in duties --> Paralysis, sorrow, grief….
Next 25 verses Krishna explains our ‘true identity’
15. Page 15
Chapter 2 – Summary of class
• Leadership qualities of Lord Krishna
• Significance of ‘total surrender’
• Delusion (Moha) --> Sorrow (Soka)
16. Page 16
Chapter 2 - The Yoga of Self-Knowledge (Sankhya Yoga)
3. Karma Yoga (47-60) 4. Bhakti Yoga (61-70) 5. Gnana Yoga (71-72)
1. Arjuna’s Total Surrender to Krishna (1-10)
Today’s Discussion
2. Nature of Reality (11-46)
17. Page 17
Chapter 2 – Summary of class
• What is Real?
• What is Unreal?
• What can we practice?
24. Page 24
Chapter 2 – What is real?
The Real always IS
No birth or death
Indestructible and Imperishable
Changeless
Eternal
25. Page 25
Chapter 2 – What is Real?
16. The unreal has no being; there is no non-being of the Real; the truth about
both these has been seen by the Knowers of the Truth (or the Seers of the
Essence)
17. Know That to be Indestructible by which all this is pervaded. None can
cause the destruction of That --- the Imperishable.
18. They have an end, it is said, these bodies of the embodied-Self. The Self is
Eternal, Indestructible, Incomprehensible. Therefore, fight, O Bharata.
26. Page 26
Chapter 2 – What is Real?
19. He who takes the Self to be the slayer and he who thinks He is slain,
neither of these knows. He slays not, nor in He slain.
20. He is not born, nor does He ever die; after having been, He again ceases
not to be; Unborn, Eternal, Changeless and Ancient, He is not killed
when the body is killed.
21. Whosoever knows Him to be Indestructible, Eternal, Unborn, and
Inexhaustible, how can that man slay, O Partha, or cause others to be
slain?
27. Page 27
Chapter 2 – What is Real?
22. Just as a man casts off his worn out clothes and puts on new ones, so also
the embodied-Self casts off its worn out bodies and enters others which
are new.
23. Weapons cleave It not, fire burns It not, water moistens It not, wind dries
It not.
24. This Self cannot be cut, nor burnt, nor moistened, nor dried up. It is
eternal, all-pervading, stable immovable and ancient.
28. Page 28
Chapter 2 – What is Real?
25. This (Self) is said to be Unmanifest, Unthinkable, and Unchangeable.
Therefore, knowing This to be such, you should not grieve
• UNMANIFEST: A thing is called manifest when we can perceive it through
one or the other of our sense-organs. That which is beyond all five sense
organs is called Unmanifest
• UNCHANGEABLE: This term indicates that the Self is without parts
because things that have parts in themselves are things which have ‘form’
and those that have ‘form’ must necessarily come under the category of
FINITE and exhibit in themselves various modifications and changes
33. Page 33
Chapter 2 – What is Uneal?
The Unreal
Born again and again
Destructible and Perishable
Changes constantly
Impermanent
34. Page 34
Chapter 2 – What is unreal?
13. Just as in this body the embodied (soul) passes into childhood, youth and
old age, so also does he pass into another body; the firm man does not
grieve at it.
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Chapter 2 – What is unreal?
14. The contact of the senses with objects, O son of Kunti, which cause heat
and cold, pleasure and pain, have a beginning and an end; they are
impermanent; endure them bravely, O descendant of Bharata
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Chapter 2 – Class Exercise – Maya walk
• Form two groups
Make a list of names and forms around you
Discuss what is the source for each of them
Discuss what is
Real about these
Unreal about these