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1. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 12 - Nondual Devotion - Examples & Methods of Advaita Bhakti Yoga
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Introduction: The Bhagavad Gita, while not part of the Vedas, presents Upanishadic knowledge through Krishna's teachings to Arjuna, addressing both practical challenges of living and the path to permanent fulfillment. Upanishads has two meanings, literal (“sitting near a teacher”) and deeper meaning (destroying ignorance to realize the Self).
Chapter 12, Verse 1: The verse addresses the fundamental question of spiritual practice – whether to pursue direct contemplation of Brahman (absolute reality) or devotion to Ishvara (the Lord). Both paths are interconnected, not separate. A wave claiming “I am water” while maintaining separateness from other waves shows incomplete understanding. True spiritual growth requires transforming one's relationship with the world by recognizing the underlying order and intelligence (Ishvara), which helps shed the sense of isolated individuality.
Chapter 12, Verse 2: Ishvara is the all-pervading intelligence manifesting as universal laws and forms. This intelligence is visible in physical laws (gravity), biological systems (healing), psychological patterns, and interconnected cause-effect relationships. Understanding Ishvara transforms one from being a mere consumer to a contributor in the cosmic order. Without recognizing Ishvara, one may fall into self-blame, victimhood, or arrogance. True devotion involves seeing the divine intelligence operating in every aspect of existence – from cellular processes to cosmic phenomena.
See notes for each sessions at: https://www.YesVedanta.com/bg-ch12/
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