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The Bhagavad Gita is a foundational text of the ancient Vedanta philosophy. It contains the complete wisdom for peaceful, productive and purposeful living. In this podcast, Gautamji, disciple of Swami A Parthasarathy teaches us the Gita verse by verse, unraveling its profound teachings and how they can be integrated practically into our modern lifestyle. Join us on this transformative journey where we aim to uncover the timeless wisdom that can guide us towards lasting fulfilment and purpose in life. Above all, lead us to the ultimate goal of Self-Realization. To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji talks about the impediments to right action. He explains how desires, which lead to an uncontrolled mind, destroys us.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji answers various questions posed by students on what constitutes selfish actions, and the differences between obligatory actions and actions performed with an attitude of service.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji dives into one of the key messages of the Gita. He elaborates on verse 34 where Krishna emphasizes the importance of restraining the senses and the mind, as they are the root causes of desire and attachment. In verse 35, Krishna advises Arjuna to follow his own duty, even if imperfectly, rather than following another's duty perfectly.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji explains that the eternal principles (Sanathana Dharma) given in the Gita are not Krishna’s opinion but knowledge shared by a galaxy of saints throughout human history. He explains that the Gita serves as a manual for life which needs to be learned by each one of us as we navigate the life's numerous journeys.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji revisits the six pillars on which karma yoga is based on. When we act beyond our selfish interests, towards a higher purpose, our actions generate positive mental energies. He also explains why Shraddha or consistency of purpose is important till we reach the goal.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit:https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podcast, Gautamji explains the essence of Karma yoga and the technique for right action. He cautions us against lingering in the past and being anxious about the future as this disturbs our present action. He also explains why faith must be backed with logic and reason.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
Gautamji describes the qualities of human nature and explains how every action one takes is driven by their inherent tendencies. He clarifies how it is delusional to believe in ownership for any action, as it is simply a manifestation of one's individual nature.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
Gautamji begins explaining the core of Karma Yoga from the wisdom imparted by Krishna to Arjuna. He explains the technique of right action and what constitutes an ideal action.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
To get the verse by verse commentary by Swami A. Parthasarathy - https://a.co/d/j5SylPC
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
In this podacst, Gautamji explains the six psycological appeals made by Krishna to Arjuna's conscience imploring him to understand that going back to the battle is the right action for him.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
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In this podcast, Gautamji explains the state of Self-realization using the metaphor of a dreamer who has just woken up from a dream. He further elaborates on how action without a selfish motive but for a higher purpose is the fulcrum on which Karma yoga is based on.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
Gautamji elaborates further on the concept of yajna and how to lead our lives based on the principles of service and sacrifice.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action. In these verses Lord Krishna uses an agricultural metaphor to explain the process of creation and the way this culminates in Enlightenment. Gautamji explains that the capacity to sacrifice is the pivot between Brahman, the supreme Reality and the individual.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action. In these verses Lord Krishna uses an agricultural metaphor to explain the process of creation and the way this culminates in Enlightenment. Gautamji explains that the capacity to sacrifice is the pivot between Brahman, the supreme Reality and the individual.
More about the podcast:
The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.org
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.
Gautamji continues to elaborate on the three types of people in terms of their capacity to perform yajña or sacrifice. He explains that only human beings, unlike animals, possess the intellect necessary for making sacrifices. By taking up higher thoughts or values, one can sacrifice lower desires.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org
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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action - verse 13. Lord Krishna continues to describe the three types of people in terms of their capacity to perform Yajna (sacrifice). The rajasika people who are passionate but agitated and the highest rank of sattvika people who remain energetic yet serene and noble.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verse 12. Lord Krishna describes three types of people (Sattvik, Rajasik, and Tamasik) and how they relate to the principle of Yajna (sacrifice). What differentiates them is their adherence to or abandonment of the divine quality of Yajna.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verses 11 and 12. Lord Krishna continues to elaborate on Yagna and the importance of cultivating an attitude of service and sacrifice across all spheres of activities in Life. He urges Arjuna to develop an awareness for all the benevolence of providence and to develop a spirit of repaying back.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verse 9 and 10.
In this episode, Lord Krishna explains how selfish and self-centered activities create more desires and agitations in the mind. In contrast, when one performs actions with a higher cause, a common purpose or a nobler ideal (Yagna), such actions are blessed with both material success and inner peace.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verse 8.
In this episode, Lord Krishna talks about obligatory and special duties that one needs to perform. How being active is the very essence of life and being inactive is detrimental to both physical and spiritual progress.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org
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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verse 6 and 7.
In this episode, Lord Krishna explains how a hypocrite while restraining his sense objects, mentally indulges in them. As opposed to an evolved person who follows the middle path between the extremes of indulgence and suppression.
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.
In this series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.
To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org
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