In this opening episode, Swamiji explores how genuine forgiveness dissolves inner poison and restores faith, drawing from Sri Krishna’s teachings for practical, everyday transformation. The theme centers on choosing healing over hatred and embracing devotion as a pathway to inner freedom.  

Through the powerful story of Immaculée Ilibagiza—a survivor of the Rwanda genocide—Swamiji narrates her 91-day ordeal in hiding, her battle with rage, and her turning to prayer to seek the strength to forgive. When she finally faced the man who killed her family, she saw not a monster but a blind soul, and forgave him “in the name of God,” embodying compassion over vengeance.  

Swamiji connects this to Bhagavad Gita 11.55, explaining that exclusive devotees are without malice and see the Lord present in all beings; thus they forgive even those who harmed them. He shows how forgiveness is not the end of justice but the beginning of freedom—a bridge from hurt to healing that releases us from resentment and aligns our hearts with Krishna, cultivating peace, bhakti, and spiritual growth in daily life.  

About Swami Mukundananda:  

Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India’s most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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