Who is the Root Cause for Suffering – Prakruthi, Gunas, Atma: Chariot Model (Scientific Approach) to Understand Bhagavad Gita – K. S. Das & et al.

Who is the Root Cause for Suffering – Prakruthi, Gunas, Atma: Chariot Model (Scientific Approach) to Understand Bhagavad Gita – K. S. Das & et al.

Abstract:

Bhagavad Gita deals with a very deep subject matter.  Every time we study, more and more information we extract. In Brahma Samhitha, the first sloka says that Krishna is the cause of all causes. There is no cause beyond Him. BG-13-17 says that Krishna is the cause of creation, maintenance and destruction. BG- 13- 21 says that Prakruthi is the cause of all causes and it works under the direction of Krishna (BG – 9-10). In many incidents, we get the feeling that Prakruthi and Gunas are doing everything and Atma doing nothing. An attempt is made to scientifically understand the cause of the suffering of the living entity. Chariot Model is used to integrate Atma, Prakruthi and Gunas. The meanings of Goswami and Godasu are explained. From this analysis, it is clear that Atma is the root cause of all suffering. Few examples are given to illustrate how to understand Bhagavad Gita using the Chariot Model. Krishna and Jivatma have transcendental senses including Manasu and Buddi. This has been established by quoting appropriate references.