Gita GD 4/18/2021 2.16, 17
\nThere are a few slokas which were tough for Ganesha when Vyasa was telling, so Ganesha had to think before writing. These are some of those tough slokas.
\nAtma is 'sat' and rest is 'asat' - Om Tat Sat.
\nSat: Not limited by space, time, object limitations.
\nAsat: Exact opposite of Sat (child of a barren women, flowers in sky...)
\nMithya: You can experience it but does not have independent experience, hence limited by space, time, objects.
\nReality ALWAYS exist; mithya NEVER existed
\nAny Experience - REALITY + APPEARANCE.
\nNeed objects, shapes and forms to experience existence (IS'ness)
\nIf we understand 2.16 then fear of death goes away.
\nIs space really dark? No. It is light everywhere but needs a reflecting medium. Likewise, EXISTENCE needs a medium - mind & body to reflect it.
\nFrom a meta physical perspective: A subtler element is present in a grosser element.
\nConsciousness is more subtler than space - Dhaturuttamah
\nConsciousness: Space - air - fire - water - earth
\nWhen we identify with body, space exists...when we don't space or anything else does not exist.
\nWhat is permanent cannot get revealed; but it manifests through a medium.
\nUndying means, unborn as well! If Consciousness is born, then somebody has to be conscious of Consciousness being born.
\nGod was bored and he created playmates - the world exists because of that!
\nUnderstanding this revelation about who we are helps us live our lives in a very different way - improves self-esteem, conquer fear, ability to relate to others better, joyful. However sometimes it is difficult to apply the knowledge in transactional world. Hear the debate amongst the seekers as to how it can be applied - each one sharing their own unique perspective.
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