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The Second chapter of the Bhagavadgita is known as
Samkhya Yoga or the Yoga of Knowledge. It is considered by many
as the summary of the Bhagavadgita, because it contains all the
fundamental ideas and concepts described else where in the
book.
The second chapter is also one of the longest with
72 verses. We have presented below our interpretation of the
first 21 verses of this important chapter of the Bhagavadgita.
The first 21 verses have a deep spiritual significance because
they are relevant for those who are on the threshold of joining
the spiritual life.
A commentary is always a subjective interpretation
of an individual. Its contents depend upon his or her inner
evolution and state of mind. The individual seeks what he wants
from a scripture, not necessarily what it actually contains,
because human beings have a limitation in understanding the
objectivity of a spiritual revelation.
One should not overlook the fact that a commentary
is still with in the realm of its reader's intellect. It is still
part of his mental world. An understanding of a scripture is
still an intellectual exercise, more than spiritual. It cannot be
equated with a revelation or a deep spiritual experience.
These commentaries should also be treated as such.
They represent a point of view, a certain perspective or
approach, the expression of a little drop of devotion in the
ocean of eternal knowledge.
Commentary by Jayaram V
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