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Gita for Daily Living is a weekly podcast that distils the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and presents it in a way that is action-able and relevant to daily life
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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 24, 25, 26 & 27

The lecture emphasizes that the transcendence of the three modes of Prakriti is a crucial step towards liberation (Moksha). By recognizing and overcoming the influences of the three Gunas, one can achieve a state of eternal bliss and knowledge.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 22, 23, & 24

The lecture discusses the characteristics and behavior of a person who has transcended the three Gunas, as recommended by Lord Krishna to all the seekers of liberation.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 19, 20 & 21

The lecture discusses how the predominance of Stava, Rajas, or Tamas in my mind results in either progress or regression in my spiritual evolution, and how we can go beyond the effects of the Gunas.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 16,17,& 18

The lecture discusses how the predominance of Stava, Rajas, or Tamas in the mind results in either progress or regression in a person’s spiritual evolution and determines the environment for the rebirth.

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The lecture discusses how we can use the understandings of the “Three Gunas” to cleanse our Antahkarana, the internal instrument - the mind and intellect for our spiritual evolution.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 "Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature" Verses 10, 11 & 12

The lecture discusses how the three aspects of Maya, Satva, Rajas, and Tamas bind pure consciousness to Prakriti, thereby creating identification with the limited self. How do I know which Guna is dominating my mind, and what are the symptoms of recognizing it?

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Published 2026-02-02

Episode 521: Chapter 14, verses 7,8 and 9

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 7,8 & 9

The lecture discusses why we do not experience our true nature, Sat-Chit-Ananda, due to the bondage created by the Qualities of Satva, Rajas, and Tamas, and how they bind the infinite self to the limited body, mind, and intellect, thereby creating Jiva, the individual self.

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Published 2026-01-19

Episode 520: Chapter 14, verses 4,5 and 6

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 4,5 & 6

The lecture discusses three Gunas of Prakriti as the ropes binding the infinite self to the limitations of Body, Mind, and Intellect. Even Satva, despite having purity and brightness, binds the individual to happiness and knowledge.

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Published 2025-12-29

Episode 519: Chapter 14, verses 1, 2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 "Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature" Verses 1,2 &3

The lecture discusses the perpetual cycle of the universe's creation and dissolution, in which Ishvara is both Purusha, the Universal Father, and Prakriti, the Universal Mother.

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Published 2025-12-14

Episode 518: Chapter 13, verses 32 - 35

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 32, through 35

The lecture discusses the concluding verses of this Chapter, indicating the nature of the self as unattached and untainted by the actions of the limited self, yet supportive of the World of all beings.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 29, 30 & 31

The lecture discusses the relationship between the Supreme Self and the lower conditioned self in all things and beings, and how understanding this can liberate one from all limitations.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 26, 27 & 28

The lecture explores the unity amidst the diversity of the world of plurality. The PARMESHVAR – the great Lord is the willing creator and remains present in all things and beings as the eternal essence and the efficient cause.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 23, 24, & 25

The lecture discusses the relationship of our higher self – PARAMATMA with our lower “conditioned” self-JIVA, and examines what makes the JIVA take birth repeatedly.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 20, 21, & 22

The lecture discusses the cause-and-effect relationship as the nature of the manifest World and how our tendencies in this life will lead us to the good or evil womb in the next life.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 17, 18, & 19

The lecture explores how the all-pervading, indivisible supreme self appears to be divided among all beings; it is not only within all beings and things but also outside of them.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 14, 15, & 16

The lecture discusses the nature of the knower in all beings as the all-pervading Supreme Self, which is within and without all things and beings.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 "The Field and the Knower of the Field" Verses 11, 12, & 13

The lecture discusses "Ananya Yoga" – Yoga of unflinching identification with the one supreme fundamental reality that is our own self to find ultimate happiness, and liberation from all limitations.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 8, 9, & 10

The lecture discusses the necessary values for the purification of the internal instrument - Mind and Intellect, so one can recognize the knower of the field, the all-pervading consciousness.

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Published 2025-08-09

Episode 509: Chapter 13, verses 4 - 7

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 4, 5, 6 & 7

The lecture discusses the nature of the Field, which encompasses not only the World of five great elements and external objects but also the inner senses, tendencies, desires, and emotions.

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Published 2025-07-27

Episode 508: Chapter 13, verses 1,2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 1, 2 & 3

The lecture discusses what the Field of our experiences is and who the knower of this Field is.

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Published 2025-07-06

Episode 507: Chapter 12, verses 19 and 20

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 19 & 20

The lecture explores the nature of devotion and Bhagavan’s assurance that those who follow the path of Dharma taught in this discourse with faith will attain immortality and become very close to his Supreme Self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 16, 17 & 18

The lecture discusses the verses describing the nature of perfect devotees and Bhagavan’s assurance that such devotees are supremely dear to him.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses  13,14 & 15

The lecture explores the characteristics of a true devotee of the Supreme Self and identifies the type of devotee who is closer to God.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses  10,11 & 12

The lecture discusses  Karmaphala Tyaga as an alternate method to practice Bhakti Yoga if one cannot give up one’s ego and does not have enough control over one’s mind and intellect to focus single-pointedly on God.

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Published 2025-05-11

Episode 503: Chapter 12, verses 7,8 and 9

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 7, 8, & 9

The lecture discusses Krishna’s assurance that he will rescue his devotees from the ocean of ever-changing samsara, fraught with death and distraction. He offers  Abhyasa Yoga as an alternative for those who cannot fix their minds on the divine.

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Published 2025-04-27

Episode 502: Chapter 12, verses 4, 5 and 6

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 4, 5, & 6

The lecture discusses Krishna’s instructions on how to practice Bhakti Yoga with the mind and intellect fixed on the goal and the qualifications required for a seeker to meditate on the unmanifest Brahman. His straightforward advice for those identified with the body is to follow the path of devotion to the Sagun Brahman.

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Published 2025-04-12

Episode 501: Chapter 12, verses 1, 2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 1, 2, & 3

The lecture discusses the nature of supreme devotion and the two types of devotees: one devoted to a manifest form of the Lord, such as Krishna, and the other devoted to the imperishable, un-manifest, all-pervading Brahman.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 53, 54, & 55

The lecture discusses Krishna’s statement that the cosmic form witnessed by Arjuna is not available to even Devas and cannot be experienced through knowledge of Vedas, charity, or austerity. Single-pointed devotion to the Supreme is the only means to achieve the vision of the Supreme self through learning and reflecting on its nature.

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Published 2025-03-15

Episode 499: Chapter 11, verses 49 - 52

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 50, 51, & 52

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s request to see Krishna in the form of Vishnu. Instead, Krishna showed him his gentle human form as Vasudeva, son of Vasudev, and why.         

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 47, 48, & 49

The lecture discusses Krishna’s statement that no one has ever seen the Cosmic Form before Arjuna and that this Cosmic Form is not available to the seekers pursuing traditional religious practices.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 44, 45, & 46

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s mixed feelings of rejoicing and fear while witnessing the cosmic form of the Supreme Being and his admission that he would like to see him in the gentler form of Vishnu, with a crown on his head and a mace and discus in his hands.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 41, 42, & 43

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s remorse for not recognizing Krishna as the Supreme Being and his regrets that he may have mistreated him by addressing him as a friend or as a Yadav, not realizing his greatness.

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Published 2025-01-19

Episode 495: Chapter 11, verses 37 - 40

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 37,  38, 39, & 40

The lecture discusses the verses described as the most beautiful Universal Prayer to the Lord of all beings and things. The supreme consciousness that pervades everywhere knows everything and is worthy of knowing by all beings.

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Published 2025-01-05

Episode 494: Chapter 11, verses 31 - 36

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 31 through 36

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s reckoning that the supreme self he is witnessing in the cosmic form is the Lord of Lords. Evil runs away in fear when his presence is felt, and the sages praise his glory. Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to become the instrument of the supreme and enjoy the credit as everything is already done by him, whether we take part in it or not.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 28, 29, & 30

The lecture discusses the relationship of death and destruction with birth and creation from a cosmic perspective.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 25,26 & 27

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s vision of the death and destruction of all sons of Dhritarashtra, Bhisma, Drona, Karna, and the warrior chieftains on his own side.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 22,23 & 24

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s vision of all beings entering the mouth of the supreme being. Some are fearful, but the other great souls blissfully praise the Lord with sublime hymns.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 19, 20 and 21

The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s vision of a terrifying and fearsome aspect of the supreme being. He sees that not only he is terrified, but all three worlds are trembling with fear. The devas fear losing their existence, but the sages and perfect beings are fearless and wish well to all beings.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 15, 16 and 17

The lecture discusses Arjuna’s realization that the world of plurality and its cause are both part of the same ultimate reality we call God, Brahman, or Ishvara.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 13, 14 and 15

The lecture discusses Sanjaya’s narration of Arjuna’s vision, his reaction to seeing the entire world in one place, and the beginning of Arjuna’s description of the Universal form.

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Published 2024-09-28

Episode 487: Chapter 11, verses 9 - 12

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 9, 10, 11 and 12

The lecture discusses Sanjay’s narration to King Dhrutarastra of the cosmic form that Arjuna saw. Sanjay witnessed the event due to the divine vision given to him by Ved Vyasa.

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Published 2024-09-15

Episode 486: Chapter 11, verses 5 - 8

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 5, 6, 7 and 8

The lecture discusses the Divine Vision Given to Arjuna by Lord Krishna, which enabled him to see the Lord's cosmic form, the many in one, without the space or the time separating them.

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Published 2024-09-01

Episode 485: Chapter 11, verses 1 - 4

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 1, 2, 3 and 4

The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s request to see Krishna’s Divine Cosmic Form, described as a source of all things and beings in previous chapters so that he can experience the oneness of all things and beings and understand the relationship of a limited self with the supreme self.

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Published 2024-08-17

Episode 484: Chapter 10, verses 39 - 42

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 39, 40, 41 and 42

The lecture discusses the concluding verses of Vibhuti Yoga, clarifying that these examples are only for the guidance of the seeker and do not limit the nature and presence of the omnipresent self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 36, 37 & 38

The lecture discusses examples that we consider harmful, such as gambling, and unusual examples of himself, Arjuna, and the author of Mahabharata, Ved Vyasa, demonstrating that the negative is as much a part of God’s manifestation as the other divine manifestations and we are all part of his manifestations.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 33, 34 & 35

The lecture discusses the Lord’s manifestations as an ever-existing time, the source language as letters and compound words, an ever-existing time, dispenser of fruits of actions, all-devouring death, and finer qualities that are considered feminine, poetic meters, months, and seasons.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 "Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord" Verses 30, 31 & 32

The lecture discusses examples of the great devotee Prahalad, the Time, the King of Jungle Lion, and the King of Birds Garuda as the manifestations of all-pervading God. It also outlines why the River Ganges represents the perennial knowledge flowing from teacher to student and Krishna's repeated assertion that he is the cause of this creation, the beginning, middle, and end of everything.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 27, 28 & 29

The lecture discusses the concept of churning of the milky ocean and the puranic examples of Great Weapon Vajra; all desires fulfilling Kamdhenu Cow, Lord of desires Kandarpa, Vasuki Snake as well as Uchhaisrava the flying horse and Airavat the four-tusked elephant that came out of the milky ocean during the great churning.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 24, 25 & 26

The lecture discusses the glory of the Himalayan Mountain range, the importance of Japa Yoga, and how to use the one-syllable sound symbol of God, “OM,” to meditate on the supreme

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Published 2024-05-26

Episode 478: Chapter 10, verses 20 - 23

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 20,21, 22 & 23

The lecture discusses divine glory through various examples given by Lord Krishna, where the presence of the supreme self, the beginning, middle, and end of everything in this world, can be experienced.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 17,18 & 19

The lecture discusses the practical difficulties each seeker experiences in conceptualizing the nature of God even after learning the nature of the supreme self. Arjuna articulates this difficulty to Krishna for the benefit of all seekers of the truth.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 11, 12,13

The lecture discusses the nature of the Supreme Self as described by the great rishis, such as Narada, Asita, Davala, and Vyasa, as well as Krishna himself to Arjuna.

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Published 2024-03-30

Episode 474: Chapter 10, verses 7 - 10

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 7 through 10

The lecture discusses Buddhi Yoga – Understanding of oneness with the infinite self, which can be experienced by worshipping him as the one who is the source of all beings with devotion and how “Satsanga” - the company of other sincere seekers helps in such pursuit.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of The Opulence of the Lord” Verses 4,5 and 6

The lecture discusses the various positive qualities of our minds as the expression of the supreme self, which created the world as his mental creation. The negative attributes of the people we see are due to the lack of identification with the supreme self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 31,32,33,34

The lecture discusses why one should not get discouraged by any disadvantages or disabilities one encounters in life to achieve the highest goal of life, which is finding permanent happiness and peace.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 28, 29 and 30

The lecture discusses Krishna’s promise of equal opportunity to all human beings to become one with the Supreme Self, even those who have fallen into a life of sin or are disadvantaged by circumstances. By simply offering all our actions to God, we can free ourselves from all limitations and sorrows, as he is the same to all.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 25, 26 and 27

The lecture discusses that we do not need any wealth or knowledge to worship God. We can offer whatever is available to us as a token of our love for him, and he will gladly accept it. We can free ourselves from all limitations and sorrow without changing our lifestyle and goals, by offering all our actions to him.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 22, 23 and 24

The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s assurance that for those who worship him steadfastly, he takes care of Yoga (Things to achieve) and Kshema (Protections of things achieved) for them; therefore, just doing good is not good enough without the knowledge of our relationship with the Supreme Self.

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Unity in Diversity – Unmistakable Message of the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads

The lecture was delivered at the plenary session of the 8th International Gita Seminar at the Kurukshetra University on December 18, 20023.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 19_20­_and 21

The lecture discusses the futility of expecting permanent happiness by fulfilling desires no matter how noble the desires are. Once the existing desires are fulfilled, you must start working to fulfill new desires created in the process.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 "Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret" Verses 13, 14 and 15

The Lecture discusses how great, highly evolved souls realize their true identity as the manifestation of the Supreme Self only and maintain it despite the world's temptations.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 10, 11­,  and 12

The lecture discusses why we fail to recognize the presence of God in our lives. Seeking infinite Happiness in the material world through accomplishments and achievements amounts to futile efforts for vain hopes.

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Published 2023-10-14

Episode 462: Chapter 9, verses 4, 5 and 6

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 4, 5, and 6

The lecture discusses the profound declaration by Lord Krishna that all beings are in the Supreme Self, but the Supreme Self is not in them, and in reality, the beings are also not in the Supreme Self.

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Published 2023-10-01

Episode 461: Chapter 9, verses 1, 2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 1, 2, & 3

The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s statement that the knowledge of the self is Royal Knowledge, and it is also a Royal Secret, knowing which one gets liberated from all inauspiciousness in life.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 19,20 and 21

The lecture discusses the highest goal of human life to achieve the state of being one with the unmanifest and the imperishable. Those who reach it never again return to this state of imperfection and limitedness.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 16, 17, 18 and 19

The lecture discusses the infinite existence of a limited being in various forms as part of the Prakriti and how the present existence is insignificant compared to cycles of creation and destruction of the universe as Brahma’s days and nights

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Published 2023-06-09

Episode 453: Chapter 8, verses 4,5 and 6

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 4, 5 and 6

The lecture discusses how the remembrance of the Supreme Self at the time of death liberates the embodied Jiva, the conditioned consciousness, into the unconditioned supreme self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 28, 29, & 30

The Lecture summarizes the teachings of Ch. 7. It discusses the concluding verses of this chapter describing the qualities of a seeker who reaches the supreme by crossing over the pairs of opposites- likes and dislikes.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 25, 26 and 27

The lecture discusses why we do not recognize ourselves as part of God’s self even though we logically agree that God is Omnipresent and we cannot be separate from his supreme self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 22, 23, & 24

The lecture discusses the various ways people in this world pursue the goal of happiness. The one who does not know the un-manifest nature of the supreme mistakenly takes it to become finite in various manifestations.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 16, 17 and 18

The lecture discusses four types of well-intentioned devotees seeking the same result of achieving a world without sorrows. Still, only the wise come to achieve it by identifying with the supreme completely.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 13, 14 and 15

The lecture discusses how divine Maya, with its three qualities, deludes all beings so that the World appears as if it is made up of a collection of independent entities that are unrelated to each other. One who recognizes the unity in diversity crosses over this delusion.

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Published 2023-02-18

Episode 445: Chapter7, verses 10,11 and 12

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 10, 11, & 12

The lecture discusses the relationship of the Supreme Lord with his created beings in this World. Contrary to our popular belief that Bhagavan is in us, he says the beings are in me; I am not in them.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 40, 41 & 42

The lecture discusses the continuity of actions, the process of the future building, and the concept of reincarnation. Bhagavad Gita promises that one gets what one desires either now or in the future as long as one continues to pursue the goal.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 21, 22, & 23

The lecture discusses yet another definition of Yoga – Detachment from the attachment to sorrows, pain, and suffering as my own is yoga. They belong to the Body, Mind, and Intellect.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 11, 12, & 13

The lecture discusses basic preparations for meditation, the place of meditation, the seat for meditation, the correct posture for meditation, and the goal of meditation prescribed in the Bhagavad Gita.

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Published 2022-07-03

Episode 429: Chapter 6, verses 4,5 and 6

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 4, 5 & 6

The lecture discusses the relationship of the higher self to the lower self. The higher self may become a friend of the lower self or an enemy depending on one’s willingness to listen to the inner voice.

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Published 2022-06-18

Episode 428: Chapter 6, verses 1, 2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 1, 2 & 3

The lecture discusses the path of action for an aspiring seeker to achieve the quiescence of mind needed for contemplation and the path of inactivity for the accomplished seeker to achieve the ultimate freedom.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 19, 20 & 21

The lecture discusses how to find permanent happiness by detachment from the pleasures experienced by contact with the World of objects recognizing that they are temporary and not capable of providing endless satisfaction.

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Published 2022-02-20

Episode 420: Chapter 5, verses 7,8 and 9

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 7, 8, and 9.

The lecture discusses the nature of “Yoga-Yuktah,” a person who has mastered the Path of Action. While working in this world, he does not think he is doing anything but sees that the Prakriti is working within itself. The self is not involved in any action.

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Published 2022-01-11

Episode 417: Chapter 4, verses 41 and 42

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 41 & 42

The lecture discusses the call of Bhagavad Gita to destroy the doubt in one’s heart about the true nature of the self by establishing in the Yoga of Self-Knowledge.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 35, 36 & 37

The lecture discusses how the knowledge about the self will release a seeker from the bondage of all actions. This knowledge is available to all seekers; even the most sinful person has the same chance and right to acquire this knowledge.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 29, 30 & 31

The lecture discusses Pranayama–restraining breath & Pratyahara – Controlling diet as the other two methods of purifying mind & intellect, our inner equipment to recognize the true self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 26, 27 & 28

The lecture discusses various Yagnas prescribed in scriptures such as Deva Yagna, Brahma Yagna, Dravya Yagna, Tapas Yagna, Yoga Yagna, Swadhyay Yagna, & Gnan Yagna.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 23, 24 & 25

The lecture discusses the traditionally chanted verse before taking a meal in most parts of India – “Brahma Arpanam, Brahma Havihi, Brahma Agnau, Brahmana Hutam. Brahmaev Ten Gantavyam, Brahma Karma Samadhina”. The instrument of offering is Brahman, the object of offering is Brahman, the offeror is Brahman, and to whom it is offered is also Brahman - the Absolute.

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Published 2021-09-06

Episode 408: Chapter 4, verses 13 - 16

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 13, 14 & 15

The lecture discusses the most misunderstood verse of Bhagavad Gita about the creation of four types of people differentiated by their qualities and actions.

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Published 2021-08-22

Episode 407: Chapter 4, verses 11 and 12

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 11 & 12

The lecture discusses the technic of getting rid of attachment, fear, and anger, which are the root causes of our sorrows, and why most of us fail to practice it.

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Published 2021-08-11

Episode 406: Chapter 4, verses 8, 9 and 10

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 8,9 & 10

The lecture discusses the role of the creator in creation. He remains actively involved to maintain the order in it. One can achieve perfection by making the divine incarnation the role model.

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Published 2021-07-25

Episode 405: Chapter 4, verses 4 - 7

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 4,5,6 & 7

The lecture discusses the milestone verse “Yada Yada Hi Dharmashya Glanir Bhavati Bharat……Whenever there is a decay of Dharma and Rise of Adharma, I take birth time and again to protect the good-doers and to destroy the evildoers”.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 37,38 & 39

The lecture discusses the irresistible force that prompts us to sin is desire, and it is the enemy within us. The desire is a sign of incompleteness, and it loots away our inner peace.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 31,32 & 33

The lecture discusses the futility of restraining one’s tendencies as even knowledgeable people have their tendencies.

Acting in this world according to one’s tendencies but offering all actions to the supreme self, one can overcome those tendencies.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 28, 29, & 30

The lecture discusses how one should perform actions in the present without any mental fever of worries for preserving past acquisitions and anxiety of future accomplishments by offering all actions to the supreme self.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 25,26 & 27

The lecture discusses how the inherent qualities of things and beings interacting with each other create actions, knowing which a wise person does not get attached to them and achieve liberation from sorrows and unhappiness.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 19,20 & 21

The lecture discusses the importance of appropriate actions even after achieving the highest goal in your life to be a good role model for those who look up to you.

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Published 2021-02-21

Episode 394: Chapter 3, verses 13 - 16

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 13, 14, 15 & 16

The lecture discusses the cosmic cycle set in motion by the creator since the creation of this universe and the significance of actions by the individuals to keep the cycle functioning properly for the greater good.

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Published 2020-12-27

Episode 390: Chapter3, verses 1, 2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 1,2,&3

The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s confusion about which path is right and Lord Krishna’s response. Two paths are always available for self-realization, Path of Knowledge and Path of Selfless Actions.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 "Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)" Verses 67 through 69

The Lecture discusses how a person of steady wisdom sees the World of objects as temporary and unreal. He remains established in the awareness of his true self that is immortal and permanent.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 57 through 59

The lecture discusses how a wise person maintains his detachment from the world of objects by withdrawing his senses like a tortoise withdraws its limbs when danger is detected.

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Published 2020-09-20

Episode 383: Chapter 2, verses 52 and 53

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 52 & 53

The lecture discusses the importance of a firm intellect that has control over the mind and all impressions received from the world. Self-Realization is achieved when the intellect becomes unwavering.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 45 through 47

Lecture discusses one of the milestone verses in Bhagavad Gita “Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma phalesu kadachan……….” Your right is to act but never to the fruits of your actions.  Never keep fruits as the motivator of your actions, and also never get attached to inaction.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 42,43,& 44

Lecture discusses how misinterpretation of  Vedic literature promoted by some people created confusion in the society about the goal of life and the means to achieve it. They prescribe actions that result in rebirth after rebirth.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 39, 40, & 41

Lecture discusses how even a little practice of Karma-Yoga relieves one from the great fear of death. There is no danger of wasted efforts and reverse effects. The lures of heavenly pleasures delude people and make them lose the focus of achieving everlasting happiness.

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Published 2020-06-21

Episode 377: Chapter 2, verses 35 - 38

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 35,36,37 & 38

Lecture discusses the downside of not performing one’s duties and win-win situations irrespective of the outcome in performing one’s duties diligently with equanimity of the mind.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 32,33 & 34

Lecture discusses the importance of performing one’s duties. Duties are ordained by one’s nature and not performing them would create negative impressions on the mind.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 29,30 & 31

Lecture discusses the expressions of seekers on learning about the nature of the self. Some see it in wonderment, some talk about it in amazement; some hear about its wonderful nature and some become speechless on experiencing it. However, no one understands its real nature.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 26,27, & 28

Lecture discusses the nature of the self from a perspective of a continuous cycle of birth and death. Bhagavan argues that even from that perspective, one must not worry about the consequences of performing duties in an adverse situation.

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Published 2020-04-12

Episode 372: Chapter 2, verses 19 - 22

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 19, 20, 21 & 22

Lecture discusses the relationship of our body with our self. Just as we acquire new clothes when our old clothes get worn out the imperishable - self leaves the body that has become unsuitable and acquires a new body.

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Published 2020-02-09

Episode 366: Chapter 1, 44 - 47

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 44 through 47

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s final argument for not fighting the war and his declaration to Krishna that it will be better for him to die at the hands of Kauravas without resisting as he realized that the war would have disastrous consequences for the society and the culture.

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Published 2020-02-02

Episode 365: Chapter 1, verses 40 - 43

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 40 through 43

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s argument how this act of war will destroy families and family values which in turn will destroy the society as the women without protection of men will get corrupt and will give rise to impure generation.

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Published 2020-01-13

Episode 363: Chapter 1, verses 32 - 35

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 32 through 35

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s conclusion that no good is going to come out of this war as the people for whom I wanted this kingdom and comforts are standing here ready to sacrifice their lives.

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Published 2020-01-06

Episode 362: Chapter 1, verses 28 - 31

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 28 through 31

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s state of mind after he had a chance to review the people arrayed in both armies. He loses his enthusiasm to fight the war to win the kingdom back from the evil cousins.

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Published 2019-12-15

Episode 359: Chapter 1, verses 13 - 18

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 13 through 18

Lecture discusses Pandava’s response to the declaration of war with Bhisma blowing his conch and others in the Kaurava army following him.  Pandava army led by Krishna and Arjuna blew their own conches which created fear in the hearts of Kauravas.

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Published 2019-11-30

Episode 358: Chapter 1, verses 7 - 12

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 7 through 12

Lecture discusses Duryodhana’s assessment of the strengths of the two armies. He feels even though his army is larger it is insufficient while Pandava’s army though smaller is sufficient.

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Published 2019-11-10

Episode 356: Chapter 18, verses 74 - 78

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 74 through 78

Lecture discusses   Sanjaya’s concluding remarks and final statement that where there is Krishna, the Lord of Yoga and Arjuna, a man of action there are prosperity, victory, growth, and steady policy.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 71,72 & 73

Lecture discusses the significance of studying the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and how even listening to the knowledge with faith can liberate one from the bondage of limitations.

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Published 2019-10-20

Episode 353: Chapter 18, verses 62 - 67

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 62 through 67

Lecture discusses the most quoted verse “ Sarva Dharman Parityjya Mamekam Sharanam Vraj – Abandon all Dharmas  and seek refuge in me.” The verse is considered to be the summary verse of Bhagavad Gita.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 56,57,58

Lecture discusses how by devotion to the supreme one can overcome all obstacles in life and achieves supreme bliss but by egoism if one decides to go against one’s essential nature one ends up doing what he avoids doing.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 53, 54, & 55

Lecture discusses the state of becoming aware of the supreme self that gives joy in pursuing the path of performing actions without attachment and desires.

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Published 2019-07-29

Episode 345: Chapter 18, verses 36 - 39

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 Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses  36, 37, 38 & 39

Lecture discusses three types of Sukha - Happiness.  Satvika – Sukha feels like poison in the beginning but in the end it feels like nectar.  Rajasika – Sukha feels like nectar in the beginning but in the end it feels like poison Tamasika – Sukha  feels like poison in the beginning and in the end also it feels like poison.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses  33, 34,& 35

Lecture discusses three types of Dhruti - Fortitude.  Satvika – Dhruti will make the mind focus, optimize the physiological functions in my body and will give capacity to overcome obstacles.  Rajasika – Dhruti may give me success in life but not happiness & Tamasika – Dhrutii will not let me get out of fear, depression and arrogance.

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Published 2019-07-15

Episode 343: Chapter 18, verses 29 - 32

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 Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses  29, 30,31 & 32

Lecture discusses three types of intellect.  Satvika – Buddhi will let me see things as they are and will guide me to right things.  Rajasika – Buddhi will make me do things that will cause more sorrows and unhappiness and Tamasika – Buddhi will make me do things which are completely inappropriate.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses  26, 27 & 28

Lecture discusses three types of doers.  Satvika – doers act without getting affected by success or failure, Rajasika – doers act because of desire to enjoy fruits of actions and Tamasika – doers act without any firm commitment or purity of purpose.

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Published 2019-06-30

Episode 341: Chapter 18, verses 22 - 25

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses  22, 23, 24 & 25

Lecture discusses three types of actions.  Satvika – actions create bliss and harmony, Rajasika – actions create agitations and Tamasika – actions create destruction and pain.

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Episode 340: Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 19, 20, & 21

Lecture discusses two of the three types of knowledge.  Satvika – Pure knowledge leads to the understanding of unity, and Rajasika – Passionate knowledge creates duality.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 16, 17 & 18

Lecture discusses three propellers of actions - Knowledge, the object to be known and the knower and three enablers of actions i.e. the instrument, the action and the doer. 

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 18 “Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation” Verses 13, 14 & 15

Lecture discusses five constituent causes required for any action. Understanding them can give us the path to liberate ourselves from the bondage of our actions.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 17 “Yoga of Threefold Faith” Verses 26, 27 & 28

Lecture discusses the conclusion of threefold faiths with a caution that any sacrifice, austerity or charity done without faith becomes worthless action and does not yield intended result here or hereafter.

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 Bhagavad Gita Ch. 17 “Yoga of Threefold Faith” Verses 17,18 & 19

Lecture discusses everlasting benefits of austerities performed without any expectation for particular result which will lead to ever lasting peace whereas the austerities performed to achieve material gains and powers can lead to pain and agitation.

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 Bhagavad Gita Ch. 17 “Yoga of Threefold Faith” Verses 14,15 & 16

Lecture discusses types of Tapas - disciplines we should practice at Physical, Mental and Speech level to achieve purity of mind which is a prerequisite in all spiritual practices.

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Published 2019-03-03

Episode 324: Chapter 16, verses 23 and 24

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 Bhagavad Gita Ch. 16 “Yoga of Divine and Devilish Estates” Verses  23, & 24

Lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s advice to follow the scriptures to decide what to do and what not to do in life here and now to achieve happiness and the supreme goal of liberation from limitations.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 16 “Yoga of Divine and Devilish Estates” Verses 17,18, & 19

Lecture discusses how our egos boosted by the negative tendencies make us believe that our identification with our accomplishments and achievements will make us happy but in fact we end up in immeasurable worries.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 16 “Yoga of Divine and Devilish Estates” Verses 14, 15, & 16

Lecture discusses how negative tendencies make us believe that we are in control of our lives and our actions are helping us achieving security but in fact these tendencies are binding us to more unhappiness and insecurities.

Published 2019-01-06

Episode 316: Chapter 15, verses 19 and 20

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 15 “Purusottama Yoga - Yoga of the  Supreme Self” Verses  19,& 20

Lecture discusses the nature of Purushottama – the Supreme Consciousness which transcends both the perishable Prakriti – manifest matter and the imperishable but conditioned consciousness.

Published 2018-12-29

Episode 315: Chapter 15, verses 13-18

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 15 “Purusottama Yoga - Yoga of the  Supreme Self” Verses 13, through 18

Lecture discusses presence of the Supreme Purusha at the core of all beings and the truth that the Supreme Purusha transcends both the perishable world and its imperishable substratum - the conditioned consciousness.

Published 2018-12-16

Episode 313: Chapter15, verses 7, 8 and 9

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 15 “Purusottama Yoga - Yoga of the  Supreme Self” Verses 7, 8,& 9

Lecture discusses How an eternal portion of the Supreme Self becomes a limited Jiva, an individual ego to experience the objects in the prakriti by borrowing the necessary equipment from the prakriti.

Published 2018-12-02

Episode 311: Chapter 15, verses 1, 2 and 3

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 15 “Purusottama Yoga - Yoga of the  Supreme Self” Verses 1, 2 & 3

Lecture discusses the tree of samsara – our world and its source as explained in Upanishad and in this chapter  using the allegory of an upside down tree which has branches below in this world and roots up above I the supreme self..

Published 2018-10-02

Episode 302: Chapter 14, verses 4, 5 and 6

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 14 “Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature” Verses 4,5 & 6

Lecture discusses three Gunas of Prakriti as the ropes binding the infinite self to the limitations of Body, Mind and Intellect.  Even Satva in spite of having purity and brightness binds the individual to the happiness and knowledge.

Published 2018-09-02

Episode 298: Chapter 13, verses 25 - 28

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 25, 26, 27 & 28

Lecture discusses the unity in the diversity of this world of plurality. The PARMESHVAR – the great Lord is present in all things and beings as the eternal self of all things and beings.

Published 2018-07-15

Episode 291: Chapter 13, verses 4 - 7

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 13 “The Field and the Knower of the Field” Verses 4, 5, 6 & 7

Lecture discusses the nature of the Field which not only includes the world of five great elements and objects outside but also my inner senses, tendencies, desires and emotions.

Published 2018-06-03

Episode 286: Chapter 12, verses 8 - 11

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 8, 9, 10 & 11

Lecture discusses Abhaysa Yoga, offering all actions to the Lord and Karmaphala Tyaga as alternate methods to practice Bhakti Yoga if we do not have enough control over our mind and intellect to focus single pointedly on God.

Published 2018-05-27

Episode 285: Chapter 12, verses 5,6 and 7

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 12 “Yoga of Devotion” Verses 5, 6, & 7

Lecture discusses Krishna’s instructions on how to practice Bhakti Yoga with mind and intellect offered to him and his assurance that those who follows these instructions he will become the savior to liberate them from this ocean of death and destruction.

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 53, 54, & 55

Lecture discusses Krishna’s statement that the cosmic form witnessed by Arjuna is not available to even Devas and also not possible to experience through knowledge, charity or austerities. The identification with the Supreme Self can only be achieved through single pointed devotion to the Supreme.

Published 2018-04-22

Episode 280: Chapter 11, verses 45 and 46

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 45, & 46

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s mixed feelings of rejoicing and fear while witnessing the cosmic form of the Supreme Being and his admission that he would like to see him in the gentler form of Vishnu with a crown on head and mace and discus in his hands.

Published 2018-04-15

Episode 279: Chapter 11, verses 41 - 44

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Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 41, 42, 43 & 44

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s remorse for not recognizing Krishna as the Supreme Being and his regrets that he may have mistreated him by addressing him as a friend or as a Yadav not recognizing his greatness.