28. Self-Knowledge & Inquiry into Cause of Universe – Bhagavad Gita, CH2.30

Chapter 2, verses 11-30 presents Self-knowledge (atma jnana). Krishna establishes awareness as essential nature, body-mind as incidental nature through satya-mithya analysis – showing absolute reality (satyam) versus dependent existence (mithya). Introduces Ishvara as knowledge-power manifesting universe, with awareness (brahman) as final substratum. Uses pot-clay example and three karmas (sanchita, prarabdha, agami) to show liberation (moksha) comes from recognizing identity as awareness, not exhausting karma. Concludes with indestructible dweller (dehi) versus perishable dwelling (deha) undergoing six modifications.See notes for this session at: https://www.yesvedanta.com/bg2/