The Modern Yogi Podcast

Yoga is WAY more than Lululemon and downward dogs. In the Modern Yogi podcast, we dive deep into the spiritual side of yoga! So if you’ve ever pondered the meaning of life or wondered what your purpose is— this podcast is for you! Join three friends (your book club buddies) as they take you verse by verse through ancient yoga scriptures starting with the world famous Bhagavad Gita!

#092 - Arjuna's Surrender to Cosmic Destiny -- Chapter 11: Verses 28 - 34

Krishna helps Arjuna realize that all beings (except the Pandavas) are already destined for destruction by His will. Arjuna seeks refuge in Krishna's mercy and guidance, feeling humbled and overwhelmed by the revelation of Krishna's universal form!

07-01
44:28

#091 - Krishna's Universal Form Stuns Arjuna -- Chapter 11: Verses 20 - 27

Arjuna sees the grandeur and vastness of the universal form of Krishna, filled with divine radiance and adorned with countless divine weapons. Feeling a bit bewildered, Arjuna seeks reassurance and guidance from Krishna, recognizing him as the Supreme Lord of the universe.

06-24
43:41

#090 - Krishna's Cosmic Majesty Unveiled -- Chapter 11: Verses 15 - 19

This chapter keeps getting better and better! These verses vividly depict the majestic vision of Krishna's universal form that Arjuna witnesses, highlighting the boundless and all-encompassing nature of the Supreme Being, which leaves Arjuna in a state of profound awe and reverence.

06-18
44:58

#089 - Arjuna's Awe at Krishna's Form -- Chapter 11: Verses 9 - 14

Our old friend Sanjaya comes back for this episode! He describes the reaction of Arjuna upon witnessing Krishna's universal form…and the goosebumps that arise!

06-11
43:05

#088 - Arjuna Witnesses Krishna's Universal Form -- Chapter 11: Verses 4 - 8

Arjuna requests and then is granted the divine vision to see Krishna's universal form. HOLY COW! Krishna responds to Arjuna, inviting him to behold His hundreds and thousands of divine forms, varied in their expressions and grandeur!

06-02
45:07

#087 - Arjuna's Gratitude for Self-Knowledge -- Chapter 11: Verses 1 - 3

Welcome to Chapter 11, we made it! In this episode, Arjuna expresses his gratitude to Krishna for enlightening him with profound spiritual truths, especially regarding the supreme mystery of the Self. This knowledge has dispelled his delusions and helped with his initial meltdown!

05-22
39:36

#086 - Remembering God: What's Your Way? -- Chapter 10: Verses 39 - 42

As we conclude Chapter 10, we see that Krishna has given us a plethora of opportunities to remember Him — in various forms and in various situations. What is YOUR favorite way to remember the beauty and magnanimity of God?

05-13
45:10

#085 - God, Gambling, and the Four Seasons -- Chapter 10: Verses 35 - 38

How can God be associated with gambling? Of the four seasons, which one represents Krishna? And what does Krishna mean when He says He is silence?! All will be revealed in this episode!

05-05
43:08

#084 - All Things Divine, All Krishna -- Chapter 10: Verses 30 - 34

Of beasts, Krishna is the lion. Of fishes, Krishna is the shark. Of rivers, Krishna is the Ganges. Arjuna is encouraged to recognize and worship Krishna in all aspects of existence. As we all should!

04-28
49:20

#083 - Krishna Unveils His Many Forms -- Chapter 10: Verses 26 - 29

Continuing with the theme of the chapter, Krishna is giving Arjuna a list of the things that He is! Fun fact: There are lot of cool connections in this episode!

04-25
41:48

#082 - Krishna Is Everything -- Chapter 10: Verses 23 - 25

What do the Himalayas, fire, the ocean, and the chanting of the Holy Name all have in common? They are all Krishna! In this episode, the Lord continues to remind us of everything He is.

04-17
45:01

#081- Arjuna Seeks Krishna's Love Language -- Chapter 10: Verses 16 - 22

Wahoo! Arjuna is starting to ask for Krishna’s love languages! How does God like to be loved? And in what form would Krishna like to be remembered? Krishna answers so beautifully! (P.S. This episode has fun homework!)

04-07
44:32

#080 - Arjuna Awakens: God of Gods Revealed -- Chapter 10: Verses 12 - 15

Arjuna finally speaks! In this episode, Arjuna acknowledges Krishna as the “God of Gods” and truly declares his eternal position as the original and greatest person. It’s giving…authority.

04-01
44:45

#079 - Krishna's love leads us home -- Chapter 10: Verses 10 - 11

Continuing the four most important verses of the entire Gita, this episodes showcases how Krishna reciprocates our love and gives us the address to come to His eternal Home.

03-24
43:38

#078 - The source of everything -- Chapter 10: Verses 6 - 9

How were humans created? From the mind of Krishna! This episode dives deeper into the origins of mankind and how Krishna is the source of everything spiritual and material in this crazy world!

03-19
43:42

#077 - Divine qualities part 2 --Chapter 10: Verse 5

Finishing off the list of qualities that are created by Krishna, this episode also reflects on the historical significance of the first humans to ever exist and how Krishna actually created them from His mind.

03-11
44:26

#076 - Divine qualities part 1 -- Chapter 10: Verse 4

In this special episode, we dive deeper into the various qualities that are created only by Krishna like intelligence, knowledge, freedom from doubt, forgiveness and truthfulness.

03-06
45:22

#075 - Who is Krishna, Really? -- Chapter 10 Verses 1 - 3

Welcome to Chapter 10! In this episode, we ask the big question: Who really is Krishna? We start off with understanding that no one truly no knows Krishna as He is the beginning and also the source of everything (including demigods!)

02-25
46:34

#074 - The fundamental equality of all living beings -- Chapter 9: Verses 31 - 34

The final episode of chapter 9 includes a little bit of controversy. Krishna states that even those of lower birth can find their way back to God. But what does that mean? Aren’t we all equal in Krishna’s eyes? Krishna explains and declares boldly that His devotees never perish.

02-19
48:36

#073 - The perks of loving God -- Chapter 9: Verses 29 - 30

What are the perks of being a devotee of God? Well, in these verses, Krishna points out many! Krishna reveals that He is a friend to his devotees and so very forgiving and kind to all of them.

02-11
43:46

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