š§š»āā Want to meet Acharya Prashant Be a part of the Live Sessions: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/enquiry?cmId=m00026 š Want to read Acharya Prashant's Books Get Free Delivery: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/books?cmId=m00026 š² Download Acharya Prashant's mobile app: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.acharyaprashant.apbooks iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/acharya-prashant/id1603611866 š Read handpicked wisdom articles, just for you: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/articles?l=2&cmId=m00026 āāāāāā #AcharyaPrashant #ą¤ą¤ą¤¾ą¤°ą„ą¤Æą¤Ŗą„ą¤°ą¤¶ą¤¾ą¤ą¤¤ #Philosophy #bhagavadgita Video Information: 13.07.2023, Gita Samagam English, Greater Noida (Gita-21) Life and Death Are Just Illusions! || Acharya Prashant, on Bhagvad Gita (2023) š Video chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:01 - Difference Between Living and Dead 09:25 - Ego and the Illusion of the Jeevatma 14:34 - Arjun's Struggle and Confusion 17:17 - Uniqueness of Experience and Experiencer 25:11 - Nature of Processes in Physicality 31:17 - Sri Krishna's Message to Arjun 52:34 - Miracles and Their Relation to Materiality 01:00:19 - Distinction Between Humanity and Machines 01:06:52 - Question of Ego and Existence 01:12:10 - Importance of Consciousness and Choice 01:30:38 - Distinction Between Self and Body Description: In this session, Acharya Prashant delves into Chapter 2, Verse 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, offering profound insights into the nature of existence, the ego, and the concept of the Self. He begins by addressing Arjun's grief and confusion on the battlefield, emphasizing that the principles of life and death are often misunderstood. Acharya Prashant explains that all phenomena are merely processes governed by natural laws, devoid of any independent consciousness. He challenges the common belief in a permanent soul, asserting that what we perceive as the soul is merely an illusion created by the ego. The speaker highlights the transient nature of experiences, urging listeners to recognize that both pleasure and pain arise from sensory interactions with the material world. Through a series of thought-provoking analogies, he illustrates how our identities are shaped by conditioning and external circumstances, rather than an inherent essence. Acharya Prashant encourages his audience to observe their thoughts and emotions as mere reactions, rather than identifying with them. Ultimately, he advocates for a deeper understanding of the self, urging listeners to transcend the limitations of the ego and embrace the timeless nature of the Atma. This session serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-awareness and the pursuit of truth. š§ Listen to Acharya Prashant on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QmVEAAnsNE7Xs0MW0Li8Y?si=09fbcbc7c99c469b
