Lesson 1 of our Bhagavad Gita podcast course lessons - starts with meaning of opening prayer “Sahana Vavatu”. Guru-shishya-parampara importance. Story of Mahabharata. Earth is a wish-fulfilling tree.See notes for this session at: <a href="https://www.yesvedanta.com/bg2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yesvedanta.com/bg2/</a>

Lesson 1 of our Bhagavad Gita podcast course lessons - starts with meaning of opening prayer “Sahana Vavatu”. Guru-shishya-parampara importance. Story of Mahabharata. Earth is a wish-fulfilling tree. See notes for this session at: https://www.yesvedanta.com/bg2/

Lesson 1 of our Bhagavad Gita podcast course lessons - starts with meaning of opening prayer “Sahana Vavatu”. Guru-shishya-parampara importance. Story of Mahabharata.&nbsp;Earth is a wish-fulfilling tree.See notes for this session at: <a href="https://www.yesvedanta.com/bg2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.yesvedanta.com/bg2/</a>

1. Opening of Bhagavad Gita Course 2024: Mahabharata Story – Gita Dhyanam V1-3

Bhagavad Gita lessons are a mirror to the self (you), revealing the nature of reality, the mind, and our place in the grand order of existence. It presents a step-by-step method to help seekers refine their thinking, emotions, and decision-making, guiding them toward freedom from limitation (moksha, or enlightenment) and a deep, unshakable clarity about life.

This podcast is rooted in the Arsha Vidya tradition of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, offering a direct, nuanced, and highly relevant approach to the Gita’s teachings. Unlike other explanations that focus only on devotion, philosophy, or ethics in isolation, this study integrates Advaita Vedanta (Non-duality) with modern living, making the teachings practical, logical, and immediately applicable.

The Bhagavad Gita’s wisdom is drawn from the Upanishads, forming the very core of Vedantic knowledge, a tradition preserved and passed down for thousands of years. By exploring all 18 chapters and 700 verses, this podcast will help you gain a comprehensive non-dual understanding of existence—not as abstract theory but as a lived reality.

What makes these Bhagavad Gita lessons unique?

– Nuanced Explanation – Andre breaks down complex Sanskrit terms and Vedantic ideas without oversimplification, preserving the depth and precision of the teaching.

– Relevance to Modern Life – These teachings are not removed from daily living. You'll learn how to apply the Gita’s insights to relationships, work, personal growth, and inner peace.

– Structured, Step-by-Step Approach – The course systematically unfolds the core Vedantic vision, ensuring each teaching builds upon the last for clear and deep understanding.

– A Non-Dual Vision of Reality – This study does not merely interpret the Gita as a moral or religious text but reveals its Advaita (Non-dual) foundation, aligning with the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Shankaracharya.

Key themes explored:

– The nature of the Self (Ātman) – Uncover your true identity beyond the body and mind.
– Brahman and Māyā – Understand how the one reality appears as many, and why this illusion persists.
– Karma, Dharma, and Free Will – Navigate action, choice, and responsibility with wisdom.
– Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga – Explore the threefold path of knowledge, action, and devotion, and how they integrate.
– The mind and emotions – Learn powerful methods for self-mastery, using Gita wisdom to refine perception and thought.
– Ishvara (The Lord) and the Grand Order – Recognize how all of life operates within a profound and intelligent system.

This study is not a one-time lecture but a living tradition meant to awaken insight, offering practical tools for clarity, stability, and transformation. Each lesson sharpens your viveka (discrimination) and deepens your vairāgya (dispassion), leading to a life of greater freedom, composure, and understanding.

Join us as we delve into the science of consciousness, explore the Gita’s timeless wisdom, and uncover the highest self-knowledge—one that liberates the seeker from identification with the limited individual and the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsāra).

This is not just an intellectual study. It is a journey into the heart of truth, a path that leads from confusion to clarity, restlessness to peace, and ignorance to self-recognition.

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Bhagavad Gita lessons are a mirror to the self (you), revealing the nature of reality, the mind, and our place in the grand order of existence. It presents a step-by-step method to help seekers refine their thinking, emotions, and decision-making, guiding them toward freedom from limitation (moksha, or enlightenment) and a deep, unshakable clarity about life. This podcast is rooted in the Arsha Vidya tradition of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, offering a direct, nuanced, and highly relevant approach to the Gita’s teachings. Unlike other explanations that focus only on devotion, philosophy, or ethics in isolation, this study integrates Advaita Vedanta (Non-duality) with modern living, making the teachings practical, logical, and immediately applicable. The Bhagavad Gita’s wisdom is drawn from the Upanishads, forming the very core of Vedantic knowledge, a tradition preserved and passed down for thousands of years. By exploring all 18 chapters and 700 verses, this podcast will help you gain a comprehensive non-dual understanding of existence—not as abstract theory but as a lived reality. What makes these Bhagavad Gita lessons unique? – Nuanced Explanation – Andre breaks down complex Sanskrit terms and Vedantic ideas without oversimplification, preserving the depth and precision of the teaching. – Relevance to Modern Life – These teachings are not removed from daily living. You'll learn how to apply the Gita’s insights to relationships, work, personal growth, and inner peace. – Structured, Step-by-Step Approach – The course systematically unfolds the core Vedantic vision, ensuring each teaching builds upon the last for clear and deep understanding. – A Non-Dual Vision of Reality – This study does not merely interpret the Gita as a moral or religious text but reveals its Advaita (Non-dual) foundation, aligning with the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Shankaracharya. Key themes explored: – The nature of the Self (Ātman) – Uncover your true identity beyond the body and mind. – Brahman and Māyā – Understand how the one reality appears as many, and why this illusion persists. – Karma, Dharma, and Free Will – Navigate action, choice, and responsibility with wisdom. – Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga – Explore the threefold path of knowledge, action, and devotion, and how they integrate. – The mind and emotions – Learn powerful methods for self-mastery, using Gita wisdom to refine perception and thought. – Ishvara (The Lord) and the Grand Order – Recognize how all of life operates within a profound and intelligent system. This study is not a one-time lecture but a living tradition meant to awaken insight, offering practical tools for clarity, stability, and transformation. Each lesson sharpens your viveka (discrimination) and deepens your vairāgya (dispassion), leading to a life of greater freedom, composure, and understanding. Join us as we delve into the science of consciousness, explore the Gita’s timeless wisdom, and uncover the highest self-knowledge—one that liberates the seeker from identification with the limited individual and the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsāra). This is not just an intellectual study. It is a journey into the heart of truth, a path that leads from confusion to clarity, restlessness to peace, and ignorance to self-recognition.

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1. Opening of Bhagavad Gita Course 2024: Mahabharata Story – Gita Dhyanam V1-3

1. Opening of Bhagavad Gita Course 2024: Mahabharata Story – Gita Dhyanam V1-3