Week 21 , Bhagwat Gita Chapter 7 (Shlokas 1-14) Chants

Friends , we have started the chapter 7 (Jñāna Vijñāna Yog) and here are my three learnings from the shlokas covered today.

1. There are two energies material(five elements , mind , ego an intellect) and soul energy of Divine. Knowing the divine is only through devotion and Surrender.

2. All Living beings are manifested by these two energies.

3. Three states of material existence are manifested by Passion, Goodness and Ignorance and these are described as "Maya".

And as always please share your views in the comments . Have a happy week ahead.

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