How to pass life’s tests
If we don't protest against the mind's pretexts, we will never pass life's tests. When faced with life's difficulties, especially those requiring us to persevere [...]
Gita 02.35 – Explanation
Gita 02.35 – The variance between our intention and people’s perception causes mortifying misconception Audio link: https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-35-the-variance-between-our-intention-and-peoples-perception-causes-mortifying-misconception/ bhayād raṇād uparataṁ maṁsyante tvāṁ mahā-rathāḥ yeṣāṁ ca [...]
Gita 02.37 – Explanation
Gita 02.37 – Knowledge of atma and dharma redefines lose-lose situation as win-win Audio link - https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-37-knowledge-of-atma-and-dharma-redefines-lose-lose-situation-as-win-win/ hato vā prāpsyasi svargaṁ jitvā vā bhokṣyase mahīm [...]
Gita 02.01 – Explanation – 1
Gita 02.01 – Arjuna’s analysis only aggravates his agony Audio 1 - https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-01-arjunas-analysis-only-aggravates-his-agony/ sañjaya uvāca taṁ tathā kṛpayāviṣṭam aśru-pūrṇākulekṣaṇam viṣīdantam idaṁ vākyam uvāca madhusūdanaḥ (BG [...]
Gita 02.40 – Explanation
Gita 02.40 – The spiritual path comes with a no-loss and a fear-relieving guarantee Audio - https://www.thespiritualscientist.com/gita-02-40-the-spiritual-path-comes-with-a-no-loss-and-a-fear-relieving-guarantee/ nehābhikrama-nāśo ’sti pratyavāyo na vidyate sv-alpam apy asya [...]
Everything in history is not in memory; everything in memory is not in history – intelligence means to know what belongs where, and to keep it there
History and memory are both records of the past. Yet they can differ significantly. Let’s see how. Everything in history is not in memory: Because [...]