Krishna's Counsel: Lessons from the Gita

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This video series is an explanation of India’s best-loved scripture approached from an entirely fresh perspective — one that combines its deep allegorical meaning with its down-to-earth practicality.

  1. Episode 1

    Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita

    The Bhagavad Gita, Swami Kriyananda says, is probably the deepest scripture in the world. It shows us how to find true and lasting happiness.

    9 min

  2. Episode 2

    The Four Aspects of Mind

    The Bhagavad Gita allegorically shows how we manifest from spirit into form. Krishna and Arjuna's dialogue illustrates how we gamble away peace playing with worldly delusion and desires. Swami Kriyananda explains the four aspects of mind that catch us in delusion when we attach through feeling.

    9 min

  3. Episode 3

    The Need for a Guru - The Bhagavad Gita

    It is an immense blessing to have a guru who can help attune and guide the disciple to transcend ego-delusion and realize the true essence beyond limitations. With deep receptivity and willingness, the guru awakens within the disciple the infinite potential to be an instrument of the Divine.

    10 min

  4. Episode 4

    What Is the Source of All Suffering?

    Swami Kriyananda shares stories from his personal journey with his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda.

    10 min

  5. Episode 5

    A Saint Is a Sinner Who Never Gave up

    Chapter 1, Stanza 1 In this insightful talk, Swami...

    10 min

  6. Episode 6

    Overcoming Bad Habits

    Swami Kriyananda discusses the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the symbolism of Duryodhana as representing material desires and Dronacharya as habit. He explains that our senses create the illusion of a real world, but it's essentially a dream. The goal is to realize our true nature as Satchidananda (ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new bliss).

    10 min

  7. Episode 7

    Overcoming the Ego

    Swami Kriyananda discusses how habits, good or bad, develop through repetition and can either uplift or limit us. He advises replacing bad habits with good ones through affirmation and developing humility by recognizing the insignificance of the ego compared to the divine, as we aspire to transcend the ego-bound self and merge with the Divine.

    10 min

  8. Episode 8

    The Inner Light

    Chapter 1, Stanza 3 commentary In this talk, Swami...

    10 min
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This video series is an explanation of India’s best-loved scripture approached from an entirely fresh perspective — one that combines its deep allegorical meaning with its down-to-earth practicality.

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