Essential Concepts of the Bhagavad Gita: Atman, OM, and Brahman

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Sri Krishna (incarnation of Vishnu) and Arjuna (archer) Bhagavad Gita

To understand the Bhagavad Gita is to embark on a journey through the most profound terminology of the human spirit. This sacred text serves as a Moksha Shastra (Science of Liberation), introducing concepts that bridge the gap between the individual soul (Atman) and the Absolute Reality (Brahman).

As expert Pedro Nonell teaches, these are not mere definitions but living tools for spiritual realization. From the ethical foundation of Ahimsa (non-violence) to the cosmic interplay of the three Gunas, each concept is a step toward achieving equanimity and realizing God.

Pedro Nonell, expert in Bhagavad Gita and Advaita Vedanta
Professor: Pedro Nonell (Expert on Swami Vivekananda, translator, and commentator of the Bhagavad Gita into Spanish)

Glossary of the Science of Yoga: From Ahimsa to Vedanta.

This subject provides a concise glossary with some of the most important concepts of the Bhagavad Gita serving as a guide for students of the Gita Institute & Pedro Nonell as they immerse themselves in the deep wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. It would be impossible to make a glossary with all the terms related to the Bhagavad Gita.

Bhagavad Gita Subject

  1. What is Yoga according to the Bhagavad Gita
  2. Ahimsa: Nonviolence
  3. Akshara Parabrahma (Imperishable Parabrahman)
  4. Atman: Higher Self, spiritual soul
  5. Bhagavad Gita
    1. Introduction
    2. Bhagavad Gita according to Swami Vivekananda
    3. Gita Makaranadam
    4. Why is Patanjali discussed more than the Bhagavad Gita in the West?
    5. Spiritual leaders, ignorance and Gita
  6. Bhakti Yoga (Devotional Path)
    1. Sri Ramakrishna (Bhakti) Swami Vivekananda (Jnana)
    2. Para-Bhakti (Supreme Devotion)
    3. Dangers of Bhakti or Jnana Yoga
  7. Brahman: the Absolute Reality (the Supreme, the Imperishable)
  8. Brahmacharya: observance of the fundamental vows (Yamas of Patanjali) reach Brahman
  9. Castes (Varnas): Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
  10. Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga (Divine Inheritance)
  11. Detachment from the fruits of action: Only the action is your obligation, never its fruits
  12. Dharma: religion or justice. The term “Hinduism” is Western, Hindus speak of Sanatana Dharma (the eternal religion)
  13. Dhyana (Meditation-Concentration)
    1. Dhyana Yoga (Path of Meditation)
  14. Philosophy of Yoga
  15. Gunas: Sattva, Rajas and Tamas; intelligence, energy and mass,
    1. Union between Gunas Rajas and Sattwa
    2. Sattvic Knowledge (wisdom)
    3. Gunatrayavibhaga
  16. Hinduism and the Bhagavad Gita
  17. Ishvara: Creator God, Supreme Person or personal God
  18. Jnana (Knowledge)
    1. Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge)
    2. Jnanavijnana (Knowledge of Brahman)
    3. Jnana-Karma-Sannyasa
    4. Jnana: Unity in diversity (Vivekananda)
    5. Knowledge leads to Unity
    6. Only Knowledge destroys Ignorance
    7. Jnana Yoga and Vedanta
  19. Karma Yoga (Path of Selfless Action)
    1. Karma (Action, Work)
    2. Doctrine of Karma Yoga
    3. Karma Yoga (Swami Vivekananda)
    4. Karma Sannyasa Yoga
    5. Liberation through Karma Yoga
    6. Free will and Nishkama Karma
    7. Two characteristics of the Karma Yogi
  20. Kshetra Kshetrajnavibhaga
  21. Mahabharata: The great epic of the Bharata dynasty, the Bhagavad Gita is the central part
  22. Mahasamadhi
  23. Moksha Sannyasa (Liberation through Renunciation)
  24. Nirvikalpa Samadhi (highest spiritual experience)
  25. OM TAT SAT: “The infinite is the Truth", the Supreme Absolute Truth or Brahman
  26. Opposite pairs (dualities): being able to free ourselves from extremes, being equanimous
  27. Paths of Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita
  28. Prakriti: basic matter of the universe
  29. Pranayama: control of vital energy (Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka)
  30. Purusha: Eternal Universal Principle, indestructible, formless and omnipresent
  31. Purushottama: Supreme Person, Lord of all beings, God of Gods
  32. Purushottama Yoga
  33. Rajavidya-rajaguhya (Royal and Discriminatory Knowledge)
  34. Raja Yoga (based on Patanjali)
  35. Sadhana: spiritual exercises that facilitate detachment
  36. Shraddha Traya Vibhaga (Threefold Faith)
  37. Sannyasa: giving up attachments to action
  38. Sankhya (Philosophy, Kapila),
    1. Sankhya Yoga
  39. Shastra: rules, Path of Self-control
  40. Vedanta: Hindu school of philosophy
    1. Universality of Vedanta

Vibhuti (Divine Glories)

Vishwarupa Sandarshana (Universal Form of the Lord)

  1. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  2. Yogi
    1. Yogi: Self-control, equanimity, universal love

Key topics for each chapter of the Bhagavad Gita

The Four Paths of Yoga: Knowledge, Action, Meditation, and Devotion.

  1. The Yoga of Knowledge
    1. Course: Jnana Yoga
  2. The Yoga of Action
  3. The Yoga of Meditation
    1. Course: Dhyana Yoga
  4. The Yoga of Devotion
    1. Course: Bhakti Yoga

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between Atman and Brahman?

The Atman is the individual spiritual spark or the Self within, while Brahman is the Absolute Reality and the ground of all existence. In the non-dualistic philosophy of the Gita, they are ultimately one and the same.

Why is Dharma so important in the Gita?

Dharma represents righteousness, duty, and the cosmic order. The entire Gita takes place on the battlefield of Dharma (Dharmakshetra), symbolizing the internal struggle to follow one's righteous path toward realizing God.

What does Ishvara mean?

Ishvara refers to the "Personal God" or the Creator aspect of the Absolute. It is the Supreme Person (Purushottama) to whom devotees can direct their Bhakti (devotion).

How can I apply these concepts to daily life?

Through Nishkama Karma (selfless action). By performing your duty without attachment to the results, you transform everyday work into a spiritual practice, gradually purifying the mind to realize the Atman.

Conclusion

Mastering the concepts of the Bhagavad Gita is the first step toward a transformed life. By understanding the interplay between Prakriti and Purusha, and aligning one's actions with Dharma, the seeker moves from the darkness of ignorance to the light of Self-Knowledge.

As taught by Pedro Nonell, these terms are not mere ancient Sanskrit words but the scientific keys to unlocking human potential and achieving union with God. Whether you are studying the path of Action, Knowledge, or Devotion, these concepts provide the essential map for your spiritual evolution.

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