Most of us are accustomed to looking outside of ourselves for fulfillment. We are living in a world that conditions us to believe that outer attainments can give us what we want. Yet again and again our experiences show us that nothing external can completely fulfill the deep longing within for “something more.” Most of the time, however, we find o

Having taught this, Krishna goes on to explain other worthy paths which, pursued steadfastly, will bring a seeker to equanimity and, finally, liberation.

Bhagavan has charted out two paths, namely (1) self-investigation (ātma-vicāra), that is, knowing oneself (one’s real nature) through the investigation who am I, and (2) self-surrender (ātma-samarpanam), that is, surrendering ego entirely to God.