Welcome back to Episode Six of our Bhagavad Gita series! Today's reflection dives into a profound theme—the nature of reality and the concept of God within Vedanta. Krishna, the charioteer symbolizing God, guides Arjuna through a realization of the interconnectedness and oneness of all existence. Explore the non-dualistic interpretation that breaks down the illusion of separation, presenting a reality where the soul is eternal and identical with the divine essence. Vedanta, a philosophy transcending religion, offers a perspective that enhances one's understanding of their identity and the universe. Join us in unraveling the layers of perception and discovering the profound truth—Tatvam asi, "That thou art." Subscribe now for daily reflections on ancient wisdom in modern life. Join us tomorrow as we explore the theme of the immortality of the soul in Episode Eight of The Daily Vedantic!
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James is a student of Swami Parthasarathy, the acclaimed author of Vedanta Treatise (Vedanta Treatise – The Eternities) and teacher at Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India. As James says often, when you’re ready for the real thing, Swami’s daily lectures are where the true wisdom and systematic discovery of the world’s oldest continually studied philosophy resides: https://www.vedantaworld.org
Interested in this particular translation of the Bhagavad Gita? Find it here: https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita
