The Gita Unplugged

Level 1 & 2

Chapter 13: "The Field and the Knower of the Field" - Discusses the distinction between the physical body (the field) and the eternal soul (the knower of the field), emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and spiritual knowledge.
Chapter 14: "The Three Modes of Material Nature" - Explores the three gunas (modes) of material nature: sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance), and how they influence human behavior and consciousness.
Chapter 15: "The Yoga of the Supreme Person" - Describes the eternal nature of the soul as a spark of the Supreme Being and illustrates the concept of the world as a cosmic tree, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the Supreme.
Chapter 16: "The Divine and Demonic Natures" - Contrasts divine qualities (virtuous and spiritually uplifting) with demonic qualities (destructive and selfish) and urges one to cultivate divine qualities for spiritual growth and liberation.
Chapter 17: "The Threefold Division of Faith" - Classifies faith and actions into three categories: of goodness, passion, and ignorance, and emphasizes the importance of performing actions with the right attitude and understanding.
Chapter 18: "The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation and Surrender" - Concludes with the synthesis of all previous teachings, discussing the paths of renunciation (Sankhya Yoga) and selfless action (Karma Yoga), and stresses the importance of dedicating all actions in the service of the Lord Krishna.