E136 - The Gita is not about religion and ritual, it is a scientific explanation of life and "God". It describes the spirit in your body and in all matter. This is the Knowledge the spiritual among us seek. The Atman is that which needs to be known and the more of the knowledge you gain of this the closer you will be to god.

The light of lights (Brahman) is beyond darkness (our lack of Knowledge). We must gain Knowledge to become closer to Brahman. In this episode we also discuss the concepts of pure consciousness and conditioned consciousness.

Brahman is incomprehensible, yet it is near and far, moving and unmoving. It is the destroyer and the creator, the sustainer of beings, undivided but divided. Because Brahman does not interact with our senses, it instead observes our sense organs, it is often difficult for us to grasp the concepts of it. We continue that journey in this episode.

Part of the illusion of this life is seeing Brahman as a form or a person, much the same way we see a pot as a pot and not the clay that it actually is. We confuse the body of the people we see and even our own bodies as what is real as opposed to seeing Brahman expressing itself through these bodies. Brahman is consciousness. We also start to explore in this episode, the three gunas, passion, equanimity, and laziness

E132 - Brahman is everywhere. The doctor discusses how Brahman expresses itself in human beings. Every body, mind, and intellect is different but Brahman is the same. It has no desires. Your mind focuses on desires. Brahman is not responsible for your outcomes.

E131 - We begin to understand consciousness, that which needs to be known, by discussing why this understanding is hard to come by. We come to know things through our sense organs but our consciousness does not engage our senses. So it is difficult for us not to identify with our bodies. We tend to think as if we are our bodies instead of understanding we are the seer, the knower, and the witness of our bodies. It is as we believe we are our car instead of knowing we are the driver, not the machine.

E130 - You supply your own piece, but it helps to find like-minded people. This episode tells us a wise person does not have a need for objects or companionship, so he is at peace should he find himself alone. It's a quality to know as much as you can about your ultimate goal of spirituality and your path there. A wise person is also consistent in his knowledge of Self, keep his mind train on Self-knowledge.

Avoid attachment, the quicksand of desire, and losing yourself in another person or pursuit. Instead, show devotion to Brahman, and your journey to spirituality. And keep your mind and emotions balanced between opposites, especially joy and sorrow.

Give up the "I" in your actions and the attachment to your role in your achievements. Instead, honor the support you had along your path, especially from your teachers and Brahman. The doctor tells us the origins of the Adam and Eve story and we learn here also that there is sorrow in everyone's life, and in life itself. Your understanding of attachment determines how much disturbance you experience as a result.

E127 - In the previous episode, we talked about cleansing your equipment, your mind, body, and intellect of your bondage to desire and fears. Our next qualities self-control of your body, mind, and intellect, and detachment from sense objects helps you achieve and maintain that freedom. The doctor also talks about the pros and cons of indulging and explains that as you maintain mastery over your mind and desires, you become more spiritual, and worldly attractions become more available.