Summary of class from May 15 2026 - Chapter 1, Valli 2 (Mantras 19–22)
Summarized by: Rajesh Sloka 19 & 20 If the killer thinks he kills and if the killed man thinks he is killed, neither of these apprehends aright. The Self kills not, nor is it killed. /19/ Our biggest 2 issues are hurt & guilt. ‘Moksha is escape from guilt & hurt.’ Examples: When you scold your kid to teach them a lesson - if you did that with detachment, then you should not feel guilt. Or when a Swamiji pretends to be angry but the next moment in another situation he speaks lovingly. They are in complete control of their emotions and have to ‘act’ according to the situation to accomplish the result that they want. Mantras 20, 21 & 22 Atman, smaller than the small, greater than the great, is hidden in the hearts of all living creatures. A man who is free from desires beholds the majesty of the Self through tranquility of the senses and the mind and becomes free from grief. /20/ Though sitting still. It itself far; though lying down. It ...