Advaitam and Science

OM, Purnamata purnamitam purnat purnamutachyate, purnasya purnamataye purnamevavasishyate – Bri.Up V.i.1

BHAGAVAN

GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 9

GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 9 In this Chapter Bhagavan Sri Krishna talks about the kingly Secret - Atma Anubhuti. Jnana is theoretical knowledge. Vijnana is Direct knowledge or experience. In this chapter, Bhagavan Sri Krishna talks about both Jnana and Vijnana; and...

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GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 7

In this chapter Bhagavan Krishna explains about Jnana (knowledge) and Vijnana (practical Knowledge).  Only a guru of such stature can talk about vijnana.  Bhagavan Krishna says that only a few strive for Knowledge and among them only one or two attain me.  So rare and...

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GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 6

GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 6   Bhagavan Krishna says that one should perform action without expectation of the fruits of action.  One who renounces the fruits of action is the real Sannyasi and not the one who renounces the action itself.  In the name of sannyasa...

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GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 5

  In chapter 4, when Bhagavan hailed the Sanyasi and the power of renunciation, Arjuna was confused.  He asked Bhagavan Krishna that you praise renunciation and at the same time you ask me to perform action; Arjuna requested Bhagavan Krishna that which of the two...

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GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 4

This chapter explains the importance of Atma vidya. Bhagavan Sri Krishna says that he has taught the Atma vidya to Vivaswan (the sun God) in the ancient time; Viwasvan taught this to Manu and Manu taught this to Ikshvaku and like this it was passed on generation after...

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GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 3

GITA AT A GLANCE - CHAPTER 3   In this chapter, Bhagavan Sri Krishna explains the importance of karma yoga. When Bhagavan Sri Krishna explained the nature of Atma to Sri Arjuna, a doubt raised in the mind of Arjuna.  He asked Bhagavan that so far you explained...

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GITA AT A GLANCE – CHAPTER 2

  Chapter two and chapter eighteen are considered as big chapters in Bhagavad Gita.  Chapter two has seventy-two slokas.  This chapter is considered as the essence of Bhagavad Gita.  Bhagavan Sri Krishna begins his advice from this chapter.  In this chapter He...

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DIVINE INCARNATIONS

DIVINE INCARNATIONS Incarnation is an important and unique aspect in sanatana dharma.  The meaning of incarnation (avatar) is steping down.  Baghavan steps down or comes down from the purna swarupa (complete flawless nature) to transactional reality to help...

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