Beyond Dharma & Identity | Ashtavakra Gita Explained (Verses 5–7) | Dialogues on Self Inquiry Ep 23

10/04/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 23

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Kunal and Partho explore the radical non-dual teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita, focusing on verses 5 to 7. Through the dialogue between Ashtavakra and King Janaka, they discuss the illusion of identity, the non-existence of caste, roles, and dualities like dharma-adharma, and the idea of being the eternal, unattached witness. Partho also states self-realization as the recognition that one is pure consciousness, beyond mind, matter, and all worldly constructs.00:00 Trailer 00:06 Shlok chanting - Verse 5 00:13 Recap of previous episodes01:20 Verse 5: "Belongingness"03:38 Shlok chanting - Verse 6 03:44 Verse 6: "Beyond dharma and adharma"05:54 Dharma in Bhagavad Gita vs Ashtavakra Gita10:34 Witnessing Consciousness15:00 Shlok chanting - Verse 7 15:06 Verse 7: "Misidentification of Bondage"20:02 Closing reflections

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