The impact of a drop of water in water, a common analogy for Brahman and the Ātman

Krishna and Arjuna driving towards Bhishma

Dharma

Eternal order that pervades the whole universe (cosmic justice)

Sacred law

The first reference to dharma in the Bhagavad Gita occurs in its first verse, where Dhritarashtra refers to the Kurukshetra as the ‘Field of dharma’.

Samsara

As the real self (atman) remains unchanged throughout life, it likewise continues after death. This soul is carried within the subtle (astral) body to its next destination. The precise nature of the new body is determined by the state of mind at death and is specifically influenced by (1) the person’s desires, and (2) his karma.

Samsara refers to the process of passing from one body to another throughout all species of life. Hindus believe that consciousness is present in all life forms, even fish and plants.

Samsara

The nature of the soul is the same, regardless of which body it resides in.

The goal of life is moksha

Achieved not just by what one does (as long as it is according to dharma or the divine plan), but what one thinks about what one does.

Moksha: Liberation

not something that can be acquired or reached

Ātman (Self), the goal of moksha, is something that is always present as the essence of the self, and can be revealed by deep intuitive knowledge

A synthesis of knowledge, devotion, and desire-less action is given as a prescription for Arjuna’s despondence; the same combination is suggested as a way to moksha.

Brahman

the one supreme, universal Spirit

The impact of a drop of water in water, a common analogy for Brahman and the Ātman