After re-reading chapters 1-6 in The Gita, chapter 2 "Self-Realization" really spoke to me. I found what Krishna was saying to Arjuna to be inspiring.
In verse 22 Krishna says "As one abandons worn-out clothes and acquires new ones, so when the body is worn out a new one is acquired by the Self, who lives within." Krishna makes the life after the one Arjuna is living now sound so peaceful, and turns the thought of Arjuna dying in battle against his loved ones peaceful and heroic.
The video we watched in class Thursday reminded me of chapter 2 as well. The gentlemen leaving his family to explore the possibility of becoming a Sannyasin. Having to leave everything behind to live a peaceful life in connection to God.
It all just seems to peaceful and bigger than we are.
Hi Martha! I love the quote you picked: "As one abandons worn-out clothes...a new one is acquired by the Self, who lives within." When I was reading chapter 2, I wrote this quote down because I thought it was very interesting. I really like the way Sri Krishna speaks to Arjuna with such simple, thought-provoking responses. If I were in Arjuna's position, I would be in an immediate state of tranquility whenever Sri Krishna spoke to him!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like how you tied the video of the Indian man we watched in class into the reading of The Bhagavad Gita. I didn't realize a connection until I just read your post. In a way, the Indian man was going by the principles of Sri Krishna by "acquiring a new Self" and seeing if he would enjoy the life of a Sannyasin. Thanks for pointing that out!