Why there is no birth and death for the soul?

In 20th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness, Lalwani explains that the soul cannot take birth either does it die. There is no past, present or future for the soul and is thus everlasting. He further cites examples of the sun which may be hidden by clouds but doesn’t disappear. Lalwani further explains that Krishna is the super-soul here, and Arjuna should listen to him.

Who understands that the soul can never be killed?

The 19th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness continues with Krishna telling Arjun that the soul cannot be killed. Krishna states that the soul cannot be killed and cannot kill. When an embodied entity is hurt, the soul is not killed. The soul is so strong and eternal that no form of worldly weapons can destroy it. Krishna is against violence and cruelty of animals. But this is a battle of Dharma.

Why can a body not be saved forever?

In the 18th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness, Lalwani says that while the body cannot be saved forever, the soul can. Any human or animal body is not eternal. And that’s why Krishna urges Arjuna to continue fighting. Arjuna should not be regretting the battle and death — because he will only be killing the body and not the soul.

Where is the soul situated in the body?

The 17th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness continues with the discussion of the soul. Krishna says that while the body is destructible, the soul is not. What is the form of the soul, and can it be measured? Lalwani explains more about how the soul functions and why it is indestructible.

What is the difference between body and soul?

In the 16th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness, Krishna explains to Arjun that the soul in invariable and doesn’t change its form — but the body does so. The spirit remains constant in spite of the change of the mind — that is the primary difference between a body and a soul. He further explains different forms of the body and soul.

Who is eligible for liberation?

The 15th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness elaborates on those individuals who attain self-realisation are the ones that can get salvation. Lalwani says there are four stages in a human’s life - student life, household life, retirement life, and finally taking renunciation. He further talks about how one lives through these stages.

What should one tolerate without being disturbed?

In the 14th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness, Krishna tells Arjuna — the son of Kunti — that these grievances are like the appearance of winters and summers. They are sense perceptions. It is essential that one tolerate them without being deserved. He further discusses what the Vedas are teaching us.

How does a soul pass into another body?

Lalwani explains the 13th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness. He says that the soul goes to another body after death. This is a continuous process. However, those who do good deeds are saved from this process. They are given a spiritual body in the next birth and finally, mortality. Krishna tells Arjuna not to grieve for these elders because they are going towards salvation.

How is a soul eternally present?

Lalwani explains the 12th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness. Krishna tells Arjuna that there was a time when we all were not there, and in the future, there will be a time when we are no longer there. However, their individuality will always remain there. Hence, there is no need to grieve any of these individuals here because the soul is eternally present.

Who was not worthy of grief?

In the 11th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita for happiness, Krishna tells Arjuna that you are grieving for people who are not worthy of your love and sympathy. According to Krishna, the meaning of knowledge is a blend of the body and soul. Since Arjuna lacked this knowledge, Krishna is all set to guide him.