Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

• E40. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

  Gautamji Answers Questions from StudentsIn this episode, Gautamji helps us understand that Self-realization is an attainable goal for everyone, highlights the qualities required to become a good student, and emphasizes the importance of practicing standardization in order to achieve both material and spiritual success.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 podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam JainTo learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠Find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQTwitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

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• E39. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 35 and 36 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeIn these two verses, Lord Krishna continues to provoke Arjuna to shake him out of his hesitation. He warns that if Arjuna refuses to fight, not only will he fail in his duty as a warrior (Kshatriya), but also his enemies — and even those inferior to him — will mock him. The shame of being ridiculed by those he sees as less capable becomes a powerful motivation. Krishna uses this psychological insight to awaken Arjuna’s inner strength and sense of honor, pushing him to rise above doubt and act with courage. 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 podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam JainTo learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠Find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQTwitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

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• E38. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 34 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeKrishna provokes Arjuna’s ego that all his peers will ridicule him if he does not continue to fight the war. Gautamji emphasizes that along with devotion and knowledge, acting selflessly is crucial, as it helps eliminate our desires. Desires impede our spiritual growth and selfishness is the root cause of all problems. Gautamji explains the principle of cause and effect in spiritual growth, need to focus on higher thoughts, whereby the lower egocentric selfish thoughts fade away. If we can live our life without the reference of what others are thinking, thus keeping the ego in check, we will be completely free and live with peace and happiness.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 podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam JainTo learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠Find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQTwitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

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• E37. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 32 -33 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeGautamji discusses the importance of understanding our duty to act with a selfless attitude. In these verses, Lord Krishna emphasizes the need to align our actions with swadharma, which refers to our inherent nature, talent, or inclination. Gautamji clarifies that duty is an action performed with intellect for a higher purpose, while most people perform their duties driven by personal attachments and emotions. He explains that sin is the result of mental agitation, and thus, sorrow itself is a form of sin.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 podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam JainTo learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.orgTo get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPCFind us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQTwitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

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• E36. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 28 -31 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeGautamji discusses the natural cycle of life and death and how the unknown reality evokes wonder and true devotion. He emphasizes that devotion is an attunement to the Self without selfish motives. He highlights that the world is a projection of divinity, and nature itself embodies this divinity. Despite this, many remain in spiritual darkness. Gautamji encourages gratitude for what nature provides, rather than constantly seeking more.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 podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam JainTo learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.orgTo get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPCFind us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQTwitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

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