Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action. In these verses Lord Krishna uses an agricultural metaphor to explain the process of creation and the way this culminates in Enlightenment. Gautamji explains that the capacity to sacrifice is the pivot between Brahman, the supreme Reality and the individual.

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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 series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.

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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action.

Gautamji continues to elaborate on the three types of people in terms of their capacity to perform yajña or sacrifice. He explains that only human beings, unlike animals, possess the intellect necessary for making sacrifices. By taking up higher thoughts or values, one can sacrifice lower desires.

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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 series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.

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Gautamji talks on chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Path of Action - verse 13. Lord Krishna continues to describe the three types of people in terms of their capacity to perform Yajna (sacrifice). The rajasika people who are passionate but agitated and the highest rank of sattvika people who remain energetic yet serene and noble.

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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 series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.

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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verse 9 and 10.

In this episode, Lord Krishna explains how selfish and self-centered activities create more desires and agitations in the mind. In contrast, when one performs actions with a higher cause, a common purpose or a nobler ideal (Yagna), such actions are blessed with both material success and inner peace.

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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 series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.

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Gautamji talks on Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga, the Path of Action- verse 8.

In this episode, Lord Krishna talks about obligatory and special duties that one needs to perform. How being active is the very essence of life and being inactive is detrimental to both physical and spiritual progress.

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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 series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse by verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections that will empower us to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.

To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org

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