Modes of Material Nature: Transcending the Modes

Impersonal Brahman as Constitutional Position of Ultimate Happiness?

Q. I just read digest 169 which was about Arjuna's material attachment. In that it was mentioned that Arjuna was an eternal assosiate of Lord, so there was no question of he being under illusion, and the Lord chooses his devotee to give the message to human kind.

Q. I have a question about how to break the maya and to deal with karmic baggage. I come from a highly intelligent family. I however, suffer from manic depression. I am the youngest and the least intelligent. So, things are more difficult for me.

The good news is that the Gita IS taking hold. Because of the Gita, issues and problems are beginning to heal and my behavior has changed drastically over the four months that I have listened to it. I enjoy working and giving my work to Krishna, and I enjoy the nectar of an audio Gita everyday.

Q. I have a question relating to Avanti Brahmana narration found in Canto 11 of the SB. His conclusion was that the false ego is the cause of his suffering - is it the same meaning that is conveyed in Bg.14.19?

The story of Avanti Brahmana is narrated by Krishna to illustrate how one should soberly tolerate the disturbances and offenses caused by others, and remain fixed on the spiritual path. Note that the conclusion of Avanti brahmana was that the mind, not the false ego, is the cause of one's happiness and distress.