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Audio Downloads of Daily Discussions on Karmayogi's Commentaries on Pride and Prejudice

  1. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-02-03
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth is certain that Bingley has no partiality for Georgiana
    Principles: 
    On this point she was soon satisfied
    Topics discussed: 
    Reversal, right perception solves a problem, non reaction, subtle plane, will, desire
    Questions raised: 

    How does the causal plane work?
    Does life respond to changes in the subtle plane?
    Why is there disharmony between people in the beginning? We realize later that we were foolish earlier.
    Can we say it was because Wickham was in Elizabeth's mind that news of his elopement comes to her when she is near Pemberley?
    When many people pray for many different things, how does Mother answer each person specifically?
     

  2. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-02-02
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth notes that Caroline’s hopes of Bingley marrying Georgiana are in vain
    Principles: 
    Nothing occurred between them that could justify the hopes of his sister
    Topics discussed: 
    Social authority
    Questions raised: 

    Why does Japan have no authority in world politics even though it is an economic power?
    Why does England have social authority in the world though it is not the greatest super power?
     

  3. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-31
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth notes that Caroline’s hopes of Bingley marrying Georgiana are in vain
    Principles: 
    Nothing occurred between them that could justify the hopes of his sister
    Topics discussed: 
    Hope, strength, interest, differences in the outlook of man and woman, aspiration
    Questions raised: 

    Why is the woman's ego more exclusive and possessive?
    What happens in a couple when there is complete fulfillment, and what happens when neither spouse is fulfilled in the other?
     

  4. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-30
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth notes that Caroline’s hopes of Bingley marrying Georgiana are in vain
    Principles: 
    Nothing occurred between them that could justify the hopes of his sister
    Topics discussed: 
    Being, non being, love, psychic love, goodwill, resisting an impulse, will, destruction, protection, mind, aspiration, hope, attitude, gratitude
    Questions raised: 

    Why does the Mind hinder when it functions?

  5. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-29
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth sees that there is nothing between Bingley and Georgiana
    Principles: 
    No look appeared on either side that spoke of particular regard - Nothing occurred between them that could justify the hopes of his sister
    Topics discussed: 
    Subconscious intention, vital, mental perception

  6. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-28
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth sees that there is nothing between Bingley and Georgiana
    Principles: 
    No look appeared on either side that spoke of particular regard
    Topics discussed: 
    Offending, insulting another, nations, goodwill, gentleman, sarcasm, correspondences, eight levels of life

  7. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-27
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth sees that there is nothing between Bingley and Georgiana
    Principles: 
    No look appeared on either side that spoke of particular regard
    Topics discussed: 
    Cheerfulness, sensitivity, transformation
    Questions raised: 

    What is cheerfulness?
    How does cheerfulness accomplish?
    Is cheerfulness better than non reaction?
    If Wickham had been a good man, would not Darcy have agreed to Georgiana marrying him?

  8. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-26
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth sees that there is nothing between Bingley and Georgiana
    Principles: 
    Though this might be imaginary, she could not be deceived as to his behaviour to Miss Darcy - Miss Darcy had been set up as a rival to Jane
    Topics discussed: 
    Knowledge of life, three day prayer, solving problems, problems that are not solved by a three day prayer, rivalry, evolution, being, non being, manners, behavior, character, personality, individuality
    Questions raised: 

    Can we take every disheartening event as an opportunity to move from the non being to the being?
    Is it better to surrender to Mother what comes to us from life?
     

  9. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-24
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth studies Bingley
    Principles: 
    Once or twice pleased herself with the notion that he looked at her he was trying to trace a resemblance? - Though this might be imaginary, she could not be deceived as to his behaviour to Miss Darcy
    Topics discussed: 
    Submission, exchange of consciousness, offering to Mother, culture, working by the physical, vital, mental or spiritual, removing the ego, solving a problem, consecration, constant remembrance of Mother
    Questions raised: 

    Does submission always grant a person their rights also?
    Does Darcy receive anything from Wickham in helping him?
    How can we protect ourselves from low consciousness outside?
    What does Mother get when we make an offering to her?
    Can we control when we automatically move from the physical to the spiritual, when we move away from the ego?
    Can we be conscious of the effect of our acts?
     

  10. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-23
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth studies Bingley
    Principles: 
    Sometimes she could fancy that he talked less than on former occasions - Once or twice pleased herself with the notion that he looked at her he was trying to trace a resemblance?
    Topics discussed: 
    Human relationship, marriage, individuality, unity
    Questions raised: 

    Isn’t it the duty of the spouse to correct the other person? If Charlotte had pointed out his mistakes to Collins, would that have led to disharmony? Can she change him?
    Is it wrong to take note of a fault in the spouse?
    How can one look past the abuse and bad qualities in a spouse?
    How could Lydia overlook Wickham's mistakes?
    How can I relate to another's individuality, I can see only their surface.
    Why are all opinions superstitions?
    How can we know something is only our opinion, and not the truth?
    How can we take a decision if we don’t have an opinion?

  11. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-22
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth studies Bingley
    Principles: 
    Sometimes she could fancy that he talked less than on former occasions
    Topics discussed: 
    Awareness of weakness, problems are occasions for progress, skill, moving from the part to the whole, Mother's consciousness, raising our consciousness, dominate, submit, grace, what we deserve, relationships, affection, romance, love, superstition, sensitivity

  12. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-21
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth wonders if Bingley thinks of Jane
    Principles: 
    How ardently did she long to know whether any of his were directed in a like manner
    Topics discussed: 
    Elizabeth's values, idealism, trust, morality, other man's point of view, mind, thought, perception, taste of ignorance
    Questions raised: 

    Can we say Darcy trusted Mrs. Reynolds?

  13. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-20
    Context in the novel: 
    Bingley reminds Elizabeth of Jane
    Principles: 
    In seeing Bingley, her thoughts naturally flew to her sister
    Topics discussed: 
    Thoughts, mastering an urge, romance, interference, ignorance, human choice, psychic, human wisdom, understanding Mother

  14. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-19
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth’s visitors are pleased with her
    Principles: 
    Bingley was ready, Georgiana was eager, Darcy was determined to be pleased
    Topics discussed: 
    Changes in society, Mother gives spiritual opportunity, helping others, patience, perfection of consecration, grace, success

  15. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-18
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth’s visitors are pleased with her
    Principles: 
    Where she feared most to fail, she was assured of great success - Bingley was ready, Georgiana was eager, Darcy was determined to be pleased
    Topics discussed: 
    Asking Mother what we want, desires fulfilled, submission and silent will, subconscious nature, sincerity, thought, faith, karma, human choice, knowledge, principle

  16. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-17
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth wanted to ascertain the feelings of each of her visitors - Where she feared most to fail, she was assured of great success
    Principles: 
    Where she feared most to fail, she was assured of great success
    Topics discussed: 
    Subconscious, faith in the senses, dharma, karma, human choice, aspiration and desire, humility, inferiority complex
    Questions raised: 

    What is the ideal state the subconscious should be in?
    Will we attract what is in our subconscious?
    Is it wrong of the subconscious to have a value judgment? Is it the deepest part of the subconscious that needs to sanction all that we need? Why cannot the mind access the elements of the subconscious?
    If we pursue something, if there is vital and mental energy but the goal is not manifested, can we say there is a subconscious hindrance?
    Can our subconscious intention be different from our conscious intention?
    What is the contradiction in faith in dharma and faith in karma?
    What is the difference between aspiration and desire?
    Will the ceasing of desire make deeper aspiration to come to the surface?
    If I cultivate humility in order to become successful, isn’t that artificial, is that humility effective?
    What is the formula for becoming humble?
    How can one get rid of an inferiority complex?
    Will our subconscious intentions affect our children?
    How are Karma and Dharma contradictory?

  17. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-15
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth nervously receives Darcy, Georgiana and Bingley
    Principles: 
    Elizabeth wanted to ascertain the feelings of each of her visitors - Where she feared most to fail, she was assured of great success
    Topics discussed: 
    Subconscious intention, grace, temperament, live moments, energy, expectation
    Questions raised: 

    How can we apply the knowledge that the subconscious intention is more powerful than the conscious intention?

  18. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-14
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth nervously receives Darcy, Georgiana and Bingley
    Principles: 
    Elizabeth wanted to ascertain the feelings of each of her visitors
    Topics discussed: 
    Expectation, concentration, consecration, culture, good, bad, judging others
    Questions raised: 

    What should one's attitude be when they are making offerings to Mother?
    What is it that one is gives when one makes an offering, what is its significance?
    Is Mr. Bennet cultured?
    Some are high, some are low. Should we not see people that way, and look at all as equal?
    When you meet someone for a few minutes, and one gets an impression about them, how can we see them in totality and appreciate their role?
     

  19. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-13
    Context in the novel: 
    Elizabeth nervously receives Darcy, Georgiana and Bingley
    Principles: 
    Elizabeth, on her side, had much to do - Elizabeth wanted to ascertain the feelings of each of her visitors
    Topics discussed: 
    Strength, grace, supergrace, receptivity, aspiration for others, problems change into opportunity, source of problems, opportunities, energy, turning inside, involution, evolution, Let thy will be done, not my will
    Questions raised: 

    What could have prevented Caroline from being present at Pemberley?
    How can we remember all the rules of life and apply them at all times?
    Is remembering Mother at all times equivalent to following all the rules?
    How should Elizabeth have behaved at the Netherfield ball?
    Does the atmosphere of a book or movie come to us?

  20. Volume 3 Chapter 2

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    2010-01-12
    Context in the novel: 
    The Gardiners are not sure about Elizabeth’s feelings for Darcy. Darcy’s feelings are evident.
    Principles: 
    Of the lady’s sensation they were in a little doubt - That the gentleman was overflowing with admiration was evident
    Topics discussed: 
    Expectation, Sri Aurobindo's action, life, nature are not moral, values, evolution, physical, vital, mental, sarcasm, intense overflowing of the negative or positive, energy, light
    Questions raised: 

    Why do some people, who we feel are not moral, get rewarded by life?
    Can we choose to be generous or admiring when we are selfish or suspicious by nature? How can we get rid of the lower nature?



by Dr. Radut