Bhagavad Gita - Class 032 - Chapter 16 Slokas 08-09 Asuras' view of the World; Asura Philosophy - Class taken on 20 Nov 2022

Sloka 08 : Philosophy behind Asuras thought process; Asuras view of the world What is the another meaning of the word Asatyam when the Asuras say the world is Asatyam? How does the world function? How are the vedas related to creation? Why do the Asuras believe that the world is not sustained? What is Asuras' view on Dharma and Adharma? What is the implication of no Dharma or Adharma? How is Ishvara related to Creation? Do the Asuras believe in Ishvara? What is the equivalent of Dharma in physical world? How does an advaitin view of Jagat asatyam compare to the Asura view of Jagat Asatyam? What in the view of an Asura is the cause for creation? Why do the asuras believe that desire is the cause? What is carvaka philosophy? On what basis does a person's philosphy depend on? What is the pramana (instrument of knowledge) for a vedantin? What is Punya and what is papa? Is there something called luck? Sloka 09 : Asura philosophy What does the word Nashtaatmanaha mean? What is inner maturity? What is real loss and real gain? Why do we lose peace of mind? What is our measurement for success? When is loss known to us? What does vedas mean by "Satyam Eva Jayate"? Can the world help us in gaining real maturity? Should we go by majority view with regards to what to do and what not to do? What does alpa buddhaya mean? Why do the asuras attain loss? What purushartha do they choose? Will artha-kaama bring happiness?