Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

• E35 Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

  Gautamji Answers Questions from StudentsIn this episode, Gautamji explains the concept of Swadharma or the performance of actions in accordance with one's true nature and the role of free will in determining choice in actions performed.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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• E34. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 26 -27 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeKrishna addresses Arjuna's grief on multiple levels: spiritually, by emphasizing the eternity of the soul; mentally and intellectually, as these aspects of the self carry forward; and physically, acknowledging the inevitability of birth and death. The world operates through constant cycles of birth and death—childhood fades, and youth is born. Gautamji discusses how grief stems from our selfish attachments, mourning the lost benefits once provided by the objects of our attachment. The only certainty in life is death, and just as summer must end for autumn to begin, death is a natural part of life's cycle.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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• E33. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 23 -25 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeKrishna continues to teach Arjuna the highest truths, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's duty. Gautamji explains how the Self is subtle and beyond the reach of physical elements. Like the ocean giving rise to waves, the universe emerges from, exists in, and dissolves into the self. Without understanding these metaphysical truths, we remain entangled in worldly struggles. By focusing on the unchanging Self, grief and agitation disappear.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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• E32. Bhagavad Gita | Q & A | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeGautamji answers students' questions on transforming knowledge into wisdom, managing the mind’s tendency to dwell on the past and future, and how having a higher purpose reduces worry. He emphasizes that faith should be grounded in logic and reason, discusses the role of a spiritual guide, and provides insights on handling unexpected events. Additionally, he explores the extent of personal control over happiness and the influence of karma in life.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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• E31. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 19 -22 'The Yoga of knowledge' | Gautamji

  Gautamji talks on Chapter 2 - The Yoga of KnowledgeIn this episode, Krishna teaches Arjuna that the material world is temporary, while the true self is eternal and indestructible. Quoting the Kathopanishad, he emphasizes that the soul neither kills nor is killed. Our finite time should be used to realize this immortal self. Gautamji illustrates the concept of the witness within (sakshi) with the example of petrol in a car, highlighting that life depends on our choices. Vedanta provides the knowledge to make the right decisions and actions.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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