Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

Gautamji, disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy
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The Bhagavad Gita teaches the essence of the ancient Vedanta philosophy. Vedanta is the complete wisdom for achieving a peaceful, productive, and purposeful life in this world. In this podcast series, Gautamji, senior disciple of Swami A Parthasarathy, explains the Gita verse by verse, focussing on its practical application in modern living. Gautamji also addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. In addition to the verse by verse explanations, these will be helpful to better understand and apply these teachings in your life.

  1. 6h ago

    E173. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 29 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s teaching that one who is united with the Self sees the Self in all beings and all beings in the Self. He discusses how spiritual growth expands our sense of identification beyond ourselves, our families and other limited groups. He emphasizes that the realization of oneness is the culmination of overcoming selfishness, while our individual obligations must still be fulfilled. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠ To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠ Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E173. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 29 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  2. 4d ago

    E172. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verses 27–28 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s description of the supreme peace and bliss attained by one whose mind is perfectly tranquil and free from selfish desires. He discusses how the body and mind are constantly affected by the changing world, and why lasting happiness cannot depend on external circumstances. Through knowledge and sustained spiritual practice, the seeker gradually develops the independence necessary to realize the Self. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠ To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠ Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E172. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verses 27–28 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  3. 6d ago

    E171. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verses 25–26 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s instruction to withdraw the mind from worldly indulgence little by little, guided by a firm intellect. He emphasizes that spiritual growth does not require abandoning responsibilities, but gradually reducing mental dependence and redirecting our energy toward a higher purpose. He also explains why the restless mind must repeatedly be brought back under the control of the intellect and toward the Self. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠ To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠ Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E171. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verses 25–26 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  4. Oct 23

    E170. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 24 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji continues Krishna’s teaching on yoga as freedom from sorrow, explaining why complacency prevents us from recognizing the need for spiritual growth. He discusses how knowledge shifts our motivation from selfish gain toward service, without requiring us to abandon our responsibilities. Turning to verse 24, he explains the complete renunciation of desires and control of the senses required for meditation, emphasizing the need to overcome even deeply rooted attachments. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPC Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E170. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 24 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  5. Oct 20

    E169. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 23 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s description of yoga as the severance of our union with sorrow. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta, he discusses how desire itself reveals a sense of incompleteness and how spiritual knowledge directs us toward the permanent bliss of the Self. This pursuit requires determination and an undespairing mind, with the intellect directing our emotions and actions toward the higher goal. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠ To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠ Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E169. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 23 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  6. Oct 16

    E168. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 22 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s description of Self-realization as the supreme gain, beyond which nothing greater remains to be attained. Established in that state, a person is no longer shaken even by great sorrow. He explains that while worldly happiness is temporary, enlightenment brings the supreme happiness that is permanent and never leaves us. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPC Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E168. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 22 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  7. Oct 12

    E167. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verses 19–21 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s comparison of the controlled mind to the steady flame of a lamp in a windless place. He discusses how desires and attachments disturb the mind, while spiritual practice gradually brings it to rest and turns our search for happiness within. Ultimately, the seeker discovers the supreme and permanent bliss of the Self, beyond the changing experiences of the senses. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠ To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠ Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E167. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verses 19–21 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

  8. Oct 9

    E166. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 18 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji

    In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s description of a perfectly controlled mind, freed from desire for worldly objects and resting in the Self alone. Rather than attempting to force meditation, the seeker must prepare through knowledge, selfless action and disciplined living until the mind becomes ready for the final pursuit of Self-realization. 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 Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: ⁠www.VedantaUSA.org⁠ To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: ⁠https://a.co/d/j5SylPC⁠ Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

    E166. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 18 ‘The Yoga of Meditation’ | Gautamji
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The Bhagavad Gita teaches the essence of the ancient Vedanta philosophy. Vedanta is the complete wisdom for achieving a peaceful, productive, and purposeful life in this world. In this podcast series, Gautamji, senior disciple of Swami A Parthasarathy, explains the Gita verse by verse, focussing on its practical application in modern living. Gautamji also addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. In addition to the verse by verse explanations, these will be helpful to better understand and apply these teachings in your life.

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