May 13, 2021 Class Notes by Netra Anand 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…
May 6, 2021 Class notes by Shruti Ramesh 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…
April 29, 2021 Class notes by Prema Palaniappan 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…
April 22, 2021 Class notes by Rita Patel 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. …
April 15, 2021 Class notes by Netra Anand 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…
April 8, 2021 Class notes by Shruti Ramesh 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,…
April 1, 2021 Class Notes by Prema Palaniappan 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…
Mar 25, 2021 Class Notes by Rita Patel 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…
Mar 11, 2021 Class Notes by Prema Palaniappan 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…
February 25, 2021 Class Notes by Netra Anand 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:…
