BG Chapter 5
The transmigrating individuality
Jiva
One's best friend and worst enemy
Mind
Main topic of BG chapters 7 - 12
Bhagawan
The divine sorceress
Maya
The embodiment that supports evolution/devolution
Human
Duryodhana is an example of this type of Cognitive Bias
Self serving bias
Metaphor used by Prince Arjuna to describe the mind
Wind
Symbolism of 'different types of grains' activity
Rarity of individuals seeking spiritual knowledge
Metaphor used by Bhagawan to explain His role in His creation
Sutra (thread) stringing the beads
Metaphor used by Bhagawan to illustrate transmigration
Discarding worn-out clothes
Metaphor to help describe a biased mind
Colored glasses
Key to success in Meditation
Balance / Lifestyle changes
The key to free oneself from maya's grip
Surrendering to Bhagawan
"I am not in them, they are in Me" meaning
*Dependence*
Next embodiment is decided by this
Last thought at the time of death
Meaning of "perceiving action in inaction and inaction in action is the characteristic of the Wise"
Looking beyond what meets the eye
Bhagawan's advice in "Uddharet aatmanaatmaanam"
Lift yourself by yourself!
4 types of devotees as described by Bhagawan
Aarta (afflicted), Arthaarthi (pleasure seeking), Jignyasu (seeker), Gnyani (wise)
Metaphor most appropriately describing Bhagawan's relationship with His creation
Cloth (threads-cotton)
Tip shared by Bhagawan to reach Him and break free of the rebirth cycle
Maam anusmara yuddhya cha