Bhagavad Gītā, Chapter 2, Class 26

In this foundational class introducing Chapter 2, Acharya Tadany presented a clear, universal framework of four stages that every spiritual seeker must traverse to move from saṁsāra’s suffering to mokṣa: 

(1) Discovery of the Problem — recognizing the three-fold disease of attachment (rāgaḥ), sorrow (śokaḥ), and delusion (mohaḥ) that afflict the mind and distort perception; 

(2) Recognition of Helplessness — realizing that external adjustments (changing jobs, relationships, or circumstances) provide only temporary relief and cannot silence the inner turmoil; 

(3) Seeking External Help — humbly approaching a teacher, scripture, or tradition with intellectual honesty and openness, acknowledging that personal effort alone is insufficient; and 

(4) Pursuit of Knowledge — engaging in systematic study, reflection, and practice to gain transformative understanding of the Self. 

Acharya Tadany positioned Arjuna as the archetypal seeker whose journey mirrors this process: from initial wrong decisions rooted in confusion, through doubt and questioning, to receptivity and surrender to Krishna, and finally the active pursuit of wisdom through dialogue. 

Krishna’s intervention marks the pivotal external guidance that breaks the paralysis of saṁsāra, offering teachings that address not just Arjuna’s immediate crisis but the timeless human condition—proving that liberation requires both recognition of inner bondage and willingness to receive help from beyond the limited self. The class underscored that this progression is not linear for everyone, but a reliable map for any sincere seeker, regardless of background, culture, or starting point.

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