Journey of Self Discovery

Description

The Journey of Self Discovery (JSD) course covers the five main topics of the Bhagavad Gita:

(a) Isvara – controller
(b) Jiva – soul
(c) Prakriti – nature
(d) Kala – time
(e) Karma – activities

Six parts, each containing several chapters, are divided into sections printed in blue for easier understanding of the flow, and subsections printed in red.

Part one introduces us to the concept of permanent happiness. The temporary happiness of this world could compliment and not always contradict this eternal elixir.

If part two defines God, part three defines our temporary and permanent identities as eternal loving beings. With logic, science and scripture we get clarity on our three bodies.

Part four delves into various spiritual paths and religions to answer questions like ‘Is there one God or many gods?’ ‘Why are there so many contradictory religions and scriptures if God is one?’ And ‘Who is the Supreme Beloved and do demigods really exist?’

Part five is arguably the most popular session on ‘Why bad things happen to good people?’ Describing the laws of action and reaction, karma, the above question is answered in detail.

Part six is the practical application of spirituality in our daily lives. What is the use of knowledge that can’t be applied and realized in our own lives? The proof and relish of the pudding is in eating it!

In this course book, we have attempted to keep the language simple to reach a larger audience. If this book helps any teachers or students of this course take even a single step forward on their spiritual journeys, we would consider ourselves blessed to be of some assistance and our endeavors successful.