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🕉️ Class 47 – Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, Shloka 29 Completed)

Theme: Āścarya – The Wonder of Ātma Jñāna & the Art of Communication

In this class, Naresh completes Shloka 29 of Chapter 2, dwelling deeply on the word “Āścarya” (wonder) and what it truly means when applied to the Ātman (Self), to knowledge, and to communication.

We usually think of “wonder” as something rare or miraculous, but here “Āścarya” is explored as:

That which awakens deep curiosity and attention

That which makes the experiencer vividly aware of experience itself

That which is timelessly fascinating rather than merely unusual

🌟 Key Themes Covered

What is Āścarya (Wonder)?
How place, time, and object create a sense of wonder — and how in true experience, the experiencer becomes aware of their own awareness.

Structure of Experience:
The tripod of experience — knower, means of knowledge, and known — and how valid cognition (pramāṇa) illumines an experience rather than just “watching it happen.”

Ātma Jñāna as Āścarya:
Why Self-knowledge is a “wonder”:
The teaching method objectifies the subject (the “I”) in a unique way
It reveals that all objects and experiences are already within the Self
It frees one from saṃsāra – the cycle of anxiety, fear, and rebirth
Durlabhatā – The Rarity of True Understanding:

The threefold difficulty of Ātma Jñāna:
Jñānam – the subtle knowledge
Jñātā – the prepared student
Upadeśyam / Upadeṣṭā – the teaching and the teacher

And why all three aligning is itself an Āścarya.

Why People Resist Ātma Jñāna:
How fear of inner change, comfort in mithyā (illusory values), and habit-patterns keep people away from seeking the Self — unlike other knowledge, which people eagerly pursue.

Leadership, Education & Communication:
Applying this vision to real life:

A good leader is like a good guru: responsible for clarity, not just information
Communication must respect the subtlety of the subject and the preparedness of the listener
True leadership includes helping others see what truly matters vs. what only appears to matter

✨ Takeaway
This class reflects on why Ātma Jñāna is called a “wonder” in the Gita —
rare to hear, rare to understand, and even rarer to fully live —
yet, it is the one knowledge that removes the deepest fear and fulfills the deepest longing.

If you have ever wondered:
Why is Self-knowledge so rare?
Why is it so hard to communicate spiritual truths clearly?
How does this apply to leadership and modern life?

— this session offers a thoughtful, traditional, and practical unfolding.