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A map of the second chapter
The second chapter is long and philosophically rich, because it summarizes the conclusions of the whole Gītā. To make the structure easier to remember…
When does a “murti” become a “deity”?
We tend to call deities that are not installed as “murtis”, but what is the difference between a “deity” and a “murti”? This question is actually more…
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Chapter 2: Wrapping it all up
After all these precious instructions, Kṛṣṇa wraps up the second chapter by explaining how a self-realized devotee is able to remain fixed despite the…
Life on top of Mount Sumeru (5th Canto #32)
The top of Sumeru Mountain is a celestial region, where Brahma and the other principal demigods have their administrative cities, from where they can…
Contents of the Gītā Summarized (Sāṅkhya-yoga)
In the first chapter, Arjuna gives moral, social, and religious arguments based on his previous knowledge. However, none of it can solve his dilemma…
Meat eating in the Bible: finding the truth
Several passages in the Bible appear to mention meat eating, and many Christians use them to sustain the idea that meat eating is supported in the…
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Q4: How does he walk? (Bg 2.64 to 2.72)
How does the pure devotee walk? Or, in other words, how does the devotee who has achieved the transcendental platform act or engage his senses?
Meeting Kṛṣṇa for the first time
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Q3: How does he sit? (Bg 2.58 to 2.63)
How does the pure devotee sit, or in other words, how does he restrain his senses, remaining composed even when there is temptation to act or react?
The six answers from Kṛṣṇa that explain who we are and what the goal of life is
Arjuna asks Kṛṣṇa six questions that unlock the whole spiritual picture: who we are, how we become bound to matter, how the universe works, and how the…
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Q2: How does he speak? (Bg 2.56 and 2.57)
How does the pure devotee respond to external circumstances, including the way others behave toward him, and how does he react to different practical…
Why are we more connected and more lonely?
Why does constant digital connection still leave us lonely? Real happiness begins with meaningful relationships centered on our eternal relationship…
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