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On this week's episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by their former Kotaku colleague Harper Jay for a discussion of criticism's role in a world that seems determined to reject it – or at least cast it out of mainstream publications like Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press, as well as many video game publications. What does it mean for institutions to cede this ground to fandoms and social media? What do we lose when we cease to respect the expertise that goes into well-considered critical work – or even eliminate the idea of “critic” as a legitimate role or job altogether? Then we talk about the news of the week: Unionized workers at Arkane, a Microsoft-owned studio, released a statement decrying the company's complicity in Israel's genocide of Palestinians – a subject that hits close to home for Harper, who until very recently worked at Double Fine, another Microsoft studio. Finally, Gita explains why Eevee is the best Pokémon design (it's a prism through which to view the infinite possibilities of childhood, obviously). Credits- Hosts: Nathan Grayson, Gita Jackson, & special guest Harper Jay- Podcast Production & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Aftermath!About The ShowAftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that's too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris' frankly incredible number of special interests. Sometimes we even bring on guests from both inside and outside the video game industry! I don't know what else to tell you; it's a great time. Simply by reading this description, you're already wasting time that you could be spending listening to the show. Head to aftermath.site for more info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does it mean to take action without attachment—especially when your Dharma feels messy, uncomfortable, or misunderstood? In this episode, I dive deep into Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches Karma Yoga—the path of selfless action—to a conflicted Arjuna. We explore how to navigate the tension between duty and desire, and why authentic action is essential for both spiritual growth and collective harmony. I break down:
Salve! This is a bonus episode for paid subscribers!Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:"O Trem das 7" by Raul SeixasRaul Seixas is a foundational figure in Brazilian rock, blending his early influences from Elvis Presley with baião, Dylanesque storytelling, and psychedelia. He died too soon, but in this episode, we're celebrating 80 years of his birthday on June 28th, 1945. "O Trem das 7" is a metaphorical song about transformation, judgment, and a "spiritual awakening", evoking his readings of esoteric philosopher Alistair Crowley. The song is among the several great hits from his 1974 album "Gita", which sold over 600 thousand copies. Over the years Raul also broke cultural norms and became a cult-followed, Forrest Gump-like figure in Brazilian pop culture.Check Translationsmith for a full translation of "O Trem das 7".
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 193 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 19 to 23What are the marks of a man who has crossed beyond the three Gunas, Arjuna asks.
It's a reminder that comes up often in the Bhāgavatam: labdhvā su-durlabham idaṁ bahu-sambhavānte mānuṣyam artha-dam anityam apīha dhīraḥ (SB 11.9.29). It's such a rare opportunity, and it's so temporary. But if you take something temporary and you turn it into something eternal, then you're the wisest person—if we can just use the short time slot we have here. And it goes by so quickly. If you blink your eyes and open them again, you'll look up and go, "Oh my goodness, I'm 64 years old." You know, it just happens in a blink of an eye. So, fill in all the blanks with Harinām. Fill in all the blanks with Bhagavad Gītā and Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and just do service and stay in it no matter what else is happening in your life. Because if you can do that and fill it in, then when you leave this body, Kṛṣṇa will make arrangements to continue your service in amazing ways. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
Prakruti Purusha nityatva
abhimana tyaga
In a time of rapid technological change and geopolitical fragmentation, who benefits from artificial intelligence—and who gets left behind?Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist at OpenAI and former White House coordinator for the CHIPS Act, joins Gita Wirjawan for a deep conversation about the real-world consequences of AI: on jobs, infrastructure, regulation, inequality, and the fragile promise of growth across the Global South.Ronnie reflects on what it means to apply economic thinking to one of the most consequential technologies of our time.#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #OpenAIAbout the Guest:Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, Ph.D., is OpenAI's first Chief Economist. He is on leave as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and previously taught at Harvard Business School. Earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs and was a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Chatterji holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.About the host: Gita is an Indonesian entrepreneur and educator. He is the founding partner of Ikhlas Capital and the chairman of Ancora Group. Currently, he is teaching at Stanford as a visiting scholar with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy; and a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.------------------------ Explore and be part of our community https://endgame.id/---------------Collaborations and partnerships: https://sgpp.me/contactus
Jeffrey Epstein had a professional relationship with Gypsy Gita, a spiritual wellness guru who reportedly provided massage services to high-profile individuals including Prince Andrew. Gita worked for Epstein from around 2001 to 2005, and has stated that he met the Duke of York at least three times, providing massages on two occasions at Epstein's New York residence—what he described as “a weird, warped world.” Gita characterized Andrew as appearing “aloof,” “strange and arrogant,” noting that he “didn't know who Andrew was,” despite his prominent status—highlighting the chilling normalcy with which elite figures moved within Epstein's orbit.While not central to trafficking allegations, Gita's encounters with Prince Andrew underscore the broader ecosystem of exploitation that Epstein cultivated. As someone invited into his inner circle, Gita had direct access to both Epstein and his elite guests. The interactions between Gita and Prince Andrew, though framed in wellness and spirituality, reflect how grooming and recruitment networks extended beyond the well-known figures like Ghislaine Maxwell, touching even seemingly benign associates who contributed to the veneer of legitimacy around Epstein's world.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 192 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 17 & 18Those who rest in Sattva rise upwards; those who abide in Rajas remain in the middle; and those abiding in the tendencies of Tamas go downwards.
recap of Patha till now
Jeffrey Epstein had a professional relationship with Gypsy Gita, a spiritual wellness guru who reportedly provided massage services to high-profile individuals including Prince Andrew. Gita worked for Epstein from around 2001 to 2005, and has stated that he met the Duke of York at least three times, providing massages on two occasions at Epstein's New York residence—what he described as “a weird, warped world.” Gita characterized Andrew as appearing “aloof,” “strange and arrogant,” noting that he “didn't know who Andrew was,” despite his prominent status—highlighting the chilling normalcy with which elite figures moved within Epstein's orbit.While not central to trafficking allegations, Gita's encounters with Prince Andrew underscore the broader ecosystem of exploitation that Epstein cultivated. As someone invited into his inner circle, Gita had direct access to both Epstein and his elite guests. The interactions between Gita and Prince Andrew, though framed in wellness and spirituality, reflect how grooming and recruitment networks extended beyond the well-known figures like Ghislaine Maxwell, touching even seemingly benign associates who contributed to the veneer of legitimacy around Epstein's world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11 - "Wisdom" | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.235Recorded on 8 June 2025 with US participants0:00 Intro0:24 What is wisdom and how can we acquire it?1:55 How would wisdom be different from knowledge?2:53 Is wisdom all about finding peace and contentment?4:30 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 1 - change is inherent in the forms that exist.5:53 Realising the impermanence of everything.6:58 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 2 - there is no 'other' to be attached to.9:13 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 3 - neither desiring anything nor grieving the loss of anything.11:41 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 4 - one is free who sees that joy and pain, birth and death arise simply as a result of previous actions.16:00 When you meditate and become quiet you will be able to see a higher consciousness power working in the running of everything.20:35 Ultimately, do you have to rise above all imaginations to be at peace?21:35 Is the law of karma directing the manifest existence?22:35 Within the mind, you have to rise beyond action?23:35 Parabrahman, the Divinity beyond imaginations.27:23 To have peace, either surrender to the fact that it is all god's wishes or if you have desires, put in efforts and accept the results as they come.33:12 "You undertake actions due to what comes to the mind, when the results come also, you are helpless and you have to accept."40:56 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 5 - Suffering in the world is born only in the mind's imagination.45:44 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 6 - "I am not this body, nor is this body mine, I am pure consciousness.. ..resting in that state of oneness"51:03 Is it correct to say that truth of existence is always present, only the illusion that I am an individual entity disappears?51:30 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 7 - "I am All, from the creator down to the blade of grass. The one who knows this rests free of imaginations, pure, at peace."53:28 Ashtavakra Gita, Chapter 11, verse 8 - "That one who sees that this whole manifold created universe is just imaginations, then knows themselves as that self-existent pure consciousness, utterly free from desires and attains peace."55:23 Is it the thoughts that make the mind impure or the attachment to the thoughts?55:33 Should we contemplate and mentally think about how we are not this body, but this pure consciousness?1:00:49 We have to get rid of the thoughts and to get rid of the thoughts we have to dis-engage from thinking?___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/
Have you ever faced a decision so overwhelming that it left you completely paralyzed? A moment where all your knowledge and experience only seemed to add to your confusion, leaving you lost and in despair? In this episode, we delve into one of the most pivotal moments in spiritual literature: the profound despair and ultimate surrender of the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.Drawing from an in-depth analysis of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 2.4 to 2.9, we witness a hero at his breaking point. Arjuna, faced with the heart-wrenching duty of fighting his own beloved teachers and relatives, is overcome by grief. He questions the very purpose of victory, seeing only blood-stained pleasures in its aftermath. This state of inner turmoil, which the text describes as a modern-day 'analysis paralysis,' shatters his resolve. He famously tells Lord Krishna, "Govinda, I shall not fight," and falls silent.This episode explores the critical lessons embedded in this divine exchange. We unpack the profound distinction between knowledge and intelligence. Arjuna possessed vast scriptural knowledge, yet his emotional turmoil rendered it useless, highlighting how intelligence, the ability to apply knowledge wisely, is a higher faculty. We discuss the subtle but powerful influence of our obligations and even the food we eat on our conscience, referencing the poignant story of Bhishma on his deathbed.The core of our discussion centers on the transformative power of Arjuna's Surrender. We examine the crucial turning point where the warrior's pride dissolves, and the humble student is born. Arjuna's declaration, kārpanya-doshopahata-svabhāvaḥ ("my nature is afflicted by the fault of weakness"), followed by the sacred commitment śiṣyaḥ te aham ("I am your disciple... I have surrendered to you"), is a masterclass in humility. This act of setting aside the ego is what finally opens the door to divine wisdom. We explore why this step is essential for any true learning and transformation to begin, reflecting on the importance of a guru in life. Join us as we uncover how Arjuna's confusion and despair became the fertile ground for the most profound spiritual teachings ever imparted to humanity. This isn't just an ancient story; it's a timeless guide for anyone navigating their own battlefield of life.krsnadaasa(Servant of Krishna)
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 191 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 14 to 16When an embodied one undergoes death while any one of the Gunas is predominant.
The Ashtavakra Gita is a short treatise on Advaita Vedanta which systematically deals with the mystical experiences of the individual in their quest for truth, transcendental peace and bliss. It was composed before the common era, most likely between 500-400BC. Some scholars claim it was written later, either in the eighth century by a follower of Shankara, or as late as the fourteenth century during a resurgence of Shankara's teaching.The subtle philosophical truths are expounded in the form of a lucid dialogue between the teenager sage Ashtavakra and his royal disciple, the King-seer Janaka. To Ashtavakra, Self-knowledge through direct mystical intuition is the only goal to be reached and experienced in the dynamic silence of one's own deepest meditation.Translated by Bart Marshall
Ashby H. B. Monk talks about how global capital can be better directed toward solving long-term problems. Drawing from a background as a rower-turned-economist, Ashby reflects on how we must rethink investment philosophies in uncertain times. From the origins of sovereign wealth funds to the irony of having trillions in capital but no real education system for investing, this conversation dives deep into the heart of global finance and development.#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #AshbyMonkAbout the Luminary: Ashby Monk is a Senior Research Engineer at Stanford University and the Executive & Research Director of the Stanford Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing. With over 20 years of experience advising global investment institutions, he co-founded several fintech ventures and serves on the CFA Institute's Future of Finance Council. He holds degrees from Princeton, the Sorbonne, and Oxford, where he earned his doctorate in economic geography.About the host: Gita is an Indonesian entrepreneur and educator. He is the founding partner of Ikhlas Capital and the chairman of Ancora Group. Currently, he is teaching at Stanford as a visiting scholar with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy; and a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.------------------------ Berminat menjadi pemimpin visioner berikutnya? Hubungi SGPP Indonesia di:https://admissions.sgpp.ac.idhttps://wa.me/628111522504Playlist episode "Endgame" lainnya:Technology vs HumanityThe TakeWandering ScientistsKunjungi dan subscribe:SGPP IndonesiaVisinema Pictures
Where did the 2-degree limit come from? Why does nuclear energy deserve a comeback?In this episode, Steven Koonin discusses why it is “fundamentally immoral” for developed countries to dictate the climate agenda of developing nations, why electric vehicles are not a silver bullet, and how rushing to decarbonize could deepen global inequality.#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #StevenKooninAbout the guest:Steven E. Koonin is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a University Professor at NYU. He is also a former Undersecretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy and Chief Scientist at BP. His work focuses on climate science and energy, and his bestselling book “Unsettled” (2021) calls for more transparency in climate discourse.About the host: Gita is an Indonesian entrepreneur and educator. He is the founding partner of Ikhlas Capital and the chairman of Ancora Group. Currently, he is teaching at Stanford as a visiting scholar with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy; and a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.------------------------ Berminat menjadi pemimpin visioner berikutnya? Hubungi SGPP Indonesia di:admissions@sgpp.ac.idhttps://admissions.sgpp.ac.idhttps://wa.me/628111522504Playlist episode "Endgame" lainnya:Technology vs HumanityThe TakeWandering ScientistsKunjungi dan subscribe:SGPP IndonesiaVisinema Pictures
This episode revolves around two big questions: How can we scale up renewables? And how does Stanford approach the energy transition?About the Luminary:William Chueh is the Director of Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, of Energy Science and Engineering, and Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. His research focuses on energy storage, particularly materials for energy transformation, including batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers.About the host: Gita is an Indonesian entrepreneur and educator. He is the founding partner of Ikhlas Capital and the chairman of Ancora Group. Currently, he is teaching at Stanford as a visiting scholar with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy; and a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.------------------------ Berminat menjadi pemimpin visioner berikutnya? Hubungi SGPP Indonesia di:https://admissions.sgpp.ac.idhttps://wa.me/628111522504Playlist episode "Endgame" lainnya:Technology vs HumanityThe TakeWandering ScientistsKunjungi dan subscribe:SGPP IndonesiaVisinema Pictures
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 23rd of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
This week I'm considering two spiritual classics from very different traditions: the Bhagavad Gita and the Rule of St. Benedict—well, sort of. Due to a packing mishap and a limited bookstore selection, I ended up reading Benedict's Way, a modern commentary that includes excerpts from the Rule, rather than the Rule itself. Not ideal, but still worthwhile.I also tried a technique I've used before: reading both texts in tandem, switching back and forth every few sections. The hope was to let the texts “talk” to each other. While the Gita turned out to be far more cohesive than I expected, the method still worked; it helped me reflect more deeply and spot some surprising resonances.The Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text, is a dialog between Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, who is paralyzed by moral doubt on the battlefield. Krishna urges him to act according to his dharma—his essential nature and duty—without attachment to outcomes. It's a powerful reflection on purpose, identity, and spiritual freedom. And despite some troubling implications about who gets access to enlightenment, it's my favorite of all the Eastern texts so far.Meanwhile, Benedict's Way offered a glimpse into monastic—and any kind of communal— life centered on humility, community, and attentiveness to God and neighbor. It's full of practical, humane wisdom, from leadership advice to a firm stance on not grumbling.Together, these texts suggest that joy, discipline, and love of the divine aren't exclusive to one tradition. And both offer something compelling for modern life.This is a year-long reading project! Next week: Augustine's Confessions. (Spoiler: it's so good.)LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)Interview with Jonathan Haidt and Jordan PetersonCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 190 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 09 to 13The three Gunas that arise from the Prakrti
The Ashtavakra Gita is a short treatise on Advaita Vedanta which systematically deals with the mystical experiences of the individual in their quest for truth, transcendental peace and bliss. It was composed before the common era, most likely between 500-400BC. Some scholars claim it was written later, either in the eighth century by a follower of Shankara, or as late as the fourteenth century during a resurgence of Shankara's teaching.The subtle philosophical truths are expounded in the form of a lucid dialogue between the teenager sage Ashtavakra and his royal disciple, the King-seer Janaka. To Ashtavakra, Self-knowledge through direct mystical intuition is the only goal to be reached and experienced in the dynamic silence of one's own deepest meditation.Translated by Bart Marshall
I was writing in one of the chapters of my book the other day, which is about mantra meditation. I reread one of the paragraphs, it was about concentration. And really, it's a simple process in doing japa: the main point is to listen. That's simple, but it may not be so simple if the mind runs off here and there. So, Kṛṣṇa recommends in the sixth chapter of the Gita that practice that. In normal meditation, focusing on the tip of the nose or on some singular point. It's like building a muscle. But actually, when you chant japa, you're invoking the avatāra. Kṛṣṇa is making His avatār, His descent, in the name. So He actually takes us by the hand. If we extend ourselves through our attention and we actually sincerely try, then He'll lift us up, because He has the power to do that. He can lift us up above the chatter of the mind, above all the modes of material nature."Māṁ ca yo 'vyabhicāreṇa bhakti-yogena sevate sa guṇān samatītyaitān brahma-bhūyāya kalpate (BG 14.26)." By Kṛṣṇa's power, which is fully invested in The Holy name – "nāmnām akāri bahudhā nija-sarva-śaktis"– He is no different. All the śaktis are there within His Holy Name. We can be lifted up above. So, it's the most worthwhile practice to take time every day to fully listen with attention to the name, to ourselves repeating the name over and over again, and then self-examine: "How did I do and why didn't I do as well as I thought? What's the defect?" And in that practice, one makes advancement in devotional service without a doubt. It's very, it's the most powerful of all the practices. That's why Prabhupāda insisted, "At least you do 16 rounds every day." ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #makejapagreatagain #mantrameditation #chantharekrishnaandbehappy #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 16th of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 189 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 05 to 08The three Gunas that arise from the Prakrti
What does it mean to act without attachment—and why is that the key to spiritual freedom? Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita is so rich, I had to split it into two parts—and this second half is where the real philosophical firepower kicks in
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 9th of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
In 128th episode of Good Morning BSS World, I take you straight to Tbilisi, Georgia, where I am attending the BPO Leadership Summit 2025, organized by Enterprise Georgia and Ryan Strategic Advisory. Here are first impressions and exclusive insights from a day filled with high-level meetings and discoveries about Georgia's evolving BPO and IT sectors.From lightning-fast business registration (just one day!) to a welcoming labor market for foreign talent, the episode highlights why Georgia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for global investors. You'll hear takeaways from discussions with key stakeholders like Invest in Georgia, Andersen, Cushman & Wakefield, PwC, and HR Recruitment Agency, revealing competitive tax structures, flexible hiring policies, real estate dynamics, and surprising salary benchmarks in the BPO field.I also take you to Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), showcasing how the country fosters startups through tech parks and national competitions. With nine innovation parks across the country, including one in Kutaisi housed in the former parliament building, Georgia proves it's serious about turning ideas into reality.Whether you're an investor, a BPO leader, or simply curious about emerging business destinations, this episode is packed with practical insights and firsthand experiences you won't want to miss. Key points of the podcast:Georgia offers an exceptionally fast business registration process, allowing new businesses to be registered within a single day.There are no limits on employing foreigners in Georgia's BPO and IT industries, making it easy for companies to bring in or hire international talent.Georgia's tax rates, including a 15% corporate income tax and a 20% personal income tax, are relatively low compared to many other countries.Links:Talk to this podcast with AI – https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/7ZsAdUliy6Y/chatEnterprise Georgia – https://www.enterprisegeorgia.gov.ge/ka **************************** My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club https://klub.proprogressio.pl - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl **************************** This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/Anna Czyż – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/Igor Tkach – https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ If you like my podcasts you can join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so:Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 188 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 01 to 04"All forms are born from Me."
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 2nd of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
Jim talks with Thomas Schindler about heliogenic civilization as a vision for a regenerative future. They discuss the current multipolar trap shitshow of global civilization, M3 money supply & GDP growth requirements, the doubling of energy demand, exit to planet as an alternative to traditional business exits, biomimicry & biological approaches to manufacturing, solar energy as a fusion reactor, nature's material production vs human industrial production, construction systems using earth blocks & natural materials, bioregional self-sufficiency, feminine scaling vs traditional growth models, the Oslo Project as an inverse Manhattan Project, deep ecology & Arne Næss's philosophy, governance structures, education systems as symptoms of industry, coordination among farmers in Kenya, project governance & preventing OpenAI syndrome, Bernard Lietaer's alternative currency experiment, biological computing possibilities, solar energy & hydrogen electrolysis, ocean floor mining & environmental impacts, copper vs aluminum for electrical transmission, material constraints on renewable energy transition, and much more. Episode Transcript Thomas Schindler's website In service of Life. | Thomas Schindler's Substack Project MIRACLE Auroville Earth Institute Carbon Crusher Bind-X Thomas is co-founder of delodi.net, a mission-driven software studio and the engine behind the not-for-profit initiatives MOTHERLAND, GITA, IRM, and Project MIRACLE. The throughline of his work lies in reimagining how societies generate value—shifting from extractive models to regenerative, life-centered systems that empower local communities. He's particularly focused on helogenic civilization frameworks, bio-regional material commons, infrastructures of generosity, systemic change methodologies, and the intersections of technology, culture, and ecology. Motivated by the conviction that aligning collective creativity, open protocols, and local agency is essential to address today's ecological and existential challenges, he writes, speaks, convenes and assemblies to catalyze these conversations and collaborations.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 187 - SummarySummary of the Kṣhetra Kṣhetrajña Vibhāga Yoga
Devotional service and taking up spiritual practice can be heroic. You actually take a stance. You take a stand. If you don't stand for something, as they say—sorry about this—you'll fall for anything. And Krishna invites us to stand up, be strong. In another language, in the Third Chapter of the Gita, he says, "evaṁ buddheḥ paraṁ buddhvā saṁstabhyātmānam ātmanā jahi śatruṁ mahā-bāho kāma-rūpaṁ durāsadam" (BG 3.43). He's telling Arjuna, "You stand up and fight for conquering over the lower self by the higher self." So, "nirmāna-mohā jita-saṅga-doṣā"—give up false association with the world—and "adhyātma-nityā"—find out about transcendental knowledge. What that means is, read the Bhagavad Gita every day. If you want to have a nice day, read the Bhagavad Gita. If you'd like getting confused and disturbed, then just don't read it. "Adhyātma-nityā vinivṛtta-kāmāḥ." Kāmaḥ means desires that can't be fulfilled, and that's also the craziness of this world, is trying to fulfill a desire that will never be fulfilled. So he says, "Give this up." It's a permission to not engage in what most people do. "Dvandvair" means duality. It means don't see anything separate from your highest interest in life, which is to serve Krishna. Don't have a dual identity. Don't have cognitive dissonance and try to play both sides. Just be absorbed in Krishna and get everything from Krishna. Consider Krishna your protector, and consider him your maintainer. And whatever you do, do it for Krishna. You don't have to do it for anybody else. Even if you do have to do something for anybody else, consider that you're doing it for Krishna. Dvandvair, give up that sense of duality in the material world that causes consternation. And then "vimukta" means to be liberated. Be a liberated soul. "Sukha-duḥkha-saṁjñair gachanti" means now... Gachanti means you can go. "Yānti devavratā devān, pitṟn yānti pitṛvratāḥ, bhūtāni yānti bhūtejyā, yānti mad-yājino 'pi mām" means you can go wherever you want. Little jīva, free to move about the universe. You can go wherever you're able to point your attention; you can go there. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 186- Ch 1 3 - Slokas 31 to 35It is through this knowledge of the Self that freedom is won.
We're off this week because of Juneteenth, but back in February, Nathan released a book! About Twitch! As part of that, he hosted a launch event at Wonderville in Brooklyn, NY with a panel featuring Chris and Gita, as well Polygon's Simone de Rochefort. It was basically a live episode of Aftermafh Hours, so here it is now, as an episode of Aftermath Hours. Enjoy!Credits- Hosts: Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Gita Jackson, & special guest Simone de Rochefort- Podcast Production & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Aftermath!About The ShowAftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that's too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris' frankly incredible number of special interests. Sometimes we even bring on guests from both inside and outside the video game industry! I don't know what else to tell you; it's a great time. Simply by reading this description, you're already wasting time that you could be spending listening to the show. Head to aftermath.site for more info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scripture class by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Devi Gita, chapter 2, verses 27-34, given to students of the Ramakrishna Seminary at Kali Mandir via Zoom on 18 June 2025. The Goddess said: तस्मादाकाश उत्पन्नः शब्दतन्मात्ररूपकः | भवेत् स्पर्शात्मको वायुस्तेजोरूपात्मकं पुनः || २७ || tasmādākāśa utpannaḥ śabda-tanmātra-rūpakaḥ | bhavet sparśātmako vāyus-tejo-rūpātmakaṃ punaḥ || 27 || 27. "Out of that primal substance arose ether, endowed with the subtle quality of sound. Then arose air, characterized by the quality of touch, followed by fire, characterized by visible form." जलं रसात्मकं पशात् ततो गन्धात्मिका धरा | शब्दैकगुण आकासो वायुः स्पर्शरवानितः || २८ || jalaṃ rasātmakaṃ paśāt tato gandhātmikā dharā | śabdaika-guṇa ākāso vāyuḥ sparśa-ravānitaḥ || 28 || 28. "Next arose water, characterized by taste; then earth, characterized by smell. Ether has the single quality of sound; air is endowed with touch and sound." शब्दस्पर्शरूपगुणं तेज ईत्युच्यते बुधैः | शब्दस्पर्शरूपरसैरापो वेदगुणाः स्मृताः || २९ || śabda-sparśa-rūpa-guṇaṃ teja ītyucyate budhaiḥ | śabda-sparśa-rūpa-rasairāpo veda-guṇāḥ smṛtāḥ || 29 || 29. "Fire has the qualities of sound, touch, and visible form, according to the wise; water has the four qualities of sound, touch, visible form, and taste, so they say." शब्दस्पर्शरूपरसगन्धैः पञ्चगुणा धरा | तेभ्योऽभवन् महत्सूत्रं यल्लिण्गं परिचक्षते || ३० || śabda-sparśa-rūpa-rasa-gandhaiḥ pañca-guṇā dharā | tebhyo'bhavan mahat-sūtraṃ yal-liṇgaṃ paricakṣate || 30 || 30. "Earth has the five qualities of sound, touch, visible form, taste, and smell. From those subtle elements came into being the great cosmic thread which is called the Subtle Body." सर्वात्मकं तत्सम्प्रोक्तं सूक्ष्मदेहोऽयमात्मनः | अव्यत्क्तं कारणो देहः स चोक्तः पूर्वमेव हि || ३१ || sarvātmakaṃ tat-samproktaṃ sūkṣma-deho'yamātmanaḥ | avyatktaṃ kāraṇo dehaḥ sa coktaḥ pūrvameva hi || 31 || 31. "It is proclaimed as all-pervading; this is the Subtle Body of the Self.The Unmanifest is the Causal Body, which I mentioned earlier." यस्मिन् जगद्बीजरूपं स्थितं लिङ्गोद्भवो यथः | ततः स्थूलानि भूतानिपञ्चिकरणमागतः || ३२ || yasmin jagad-bīja-rūpaṃ sthitaṃ liṅgodbhavo yathaḥ | tataḥ sthūlāni bhūtāni-pañcikaraṇa-māgataḥ || 32 || 32. "In that lies the world seed, from which evolves the Subtle Body. From that, by the process of fivefold generation, the gross elements," पञ्चसङ्ख्यानि जायन्ते तत्प्रकारस्त्वथोच्यते | पूर्वोक्तानि च भूतानि प्रत्यकं विभजेद् द्विधा || ३३ || pañca-saṅkhyāni jāyante tat-prakāra-stvathocyate | pūrvoktāni ca bhūtāni pratyakaṃ vibhajed dvidhā || 33 || 33. "Five in number, arise. I shall now describe this process. Each of those elements previously mentioned shall be divided in half." एकैकं भागमेकस्य चतुर्धा विभजेद् गिरे | स्वस्वतरद्वितीयांशे योजनात् पञ्च ते || ३४ || ekaikaṃ bhāgamekasya caturdhā vibhajed gire | svasvataradvitīyāṃśe yojanāt pañca te || 34 || 34. "One half-part of each element shall be divided into four, O Mountain. By joining the undivided half of each element with one of the quartered fractions from each of the other four, each element becomes five-fold." तत्कार्यं च विराड्देहः स्थूलदेहोऽयमात्मनः | tat-kāryaṃ ca virāḍ-dehaḥ sthūla-deho'yamātmanaḥ | 34. "And they produce the Cosmic Body, or Gross Body, of the Self."
In this final episode of Chapter 18, Arjuna's back from his existential spiral like, “Cool cool cool—I'm ready. Let's do this.” Our old friend Sanjaya is also back now and he has been watching the whole conversation like it's the finale of a divine Netflix series. The essence of the Gita is here: ‘Always Remember Krishna, Never Forget Him.' It has been our deepest honor to have you on this journey with us. Thank you for listening to the Modern Yogi Podcast.
Gita Bhagwat Satsang Part 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang
Gita Bhagwat Satsang Part 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 11th of June, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
Krishna tells the ultimate secret here: Just love Him and you are set. He is giving major liberation vibes. Also, if you share this knowledge of the Gita with people whose hearts are ready for it, then you will automatically be one of Krishna's favorite people. Thus, share this podcast with 3 people who are ready to receive Krishna's epic words of wisdom!
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 4th of June, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
Jamie is joined by Gita Jackson of the worker-owned video game and culture website Aftermath to discuss Andor, the Star Wars Rogue One prequel TV series starring Diego Luna. What's it saying about imperialism and the fight against it? Is it possible for a Disney property to actually be subversive? How did Diego Luna get so sexy? Should Jamie watch the other Star Wars? Check out Gita's essay in the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/opinion/andor-star-wars-leftist-radical.html Check out Aftermath: https://aftermath.site/ *** SIGN UP NOW at https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of our bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Follow us on ALL the Socials: Instagram: @party.girls.pod YouTube: @partygirlspod TikTok: @party.girls.pod Twitter: @partygirlspod BlueSky: @partygirls.bsky.social Leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you feel so inclined: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/party-girls/id1577239978 https://open.spotify.com/show/71ESqg33NRlEPmDxjbg4rO Executive Producer: Andrew Callaway Producers: Charlotte Albrecht, Jon B., Ryan M. Design: Julie J.
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on May 4, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
Lecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 28th of May, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
As a yoga teacher, are you aware of the similarities between the Bhagavad Geeta & the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali? Or even the vast differences between these two texts?Often discussed in isolation but never together. On the show today, long-time yoga teacher Vikram Jeet Singh gives you the clearest, concise, and thought-provoking layout of these two texts.He tells you exactly where they meet, where they diverge & where you should start and how.He takes a complex topic and makes it digestible and relatable.If you've been seeking clarity on these topics, this is the conversation you've been waiting for.Episode Highlights...Which text is older: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali or The Bhagavad Gita? Is it significant to know which one is older?Vikram explains the MahabharataHow to approach the study of The Bhagavad GitaIs The Bhagavad Gita a religious text?How to navigate The Bhagavad Gita as a religious text Who “wrote” The Bhagavad Gita?For whom was the Gita written?How are these texts relevant in a yoga world that is dominated by asana?What is Swadhyaya?How The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali and The Bhagavad Gita are connectedWhat is Samkhya?Difference between The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali and The Bhagavad GitaWhich text to study if you want to learn more about yoga philosophyWays to practice learnings from the textsIs it possible to incorporate these teachings in an asana class?Vikram Jeet Singh is a long-time yoga student, & teacher. Living in India, Vikram was raised in the culture of yoga. Today, he shares his knowledge with yoga teachers through training on all aspects of yoga including classical texts.You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/episode/the-bhagavad-gita-and-the-yoga-sutras/Join our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
I'm back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we'll discuss verses 1-38. This chapter serves as a foundation for understanding the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and the importance of non-attachment in the face of life's challenges. Let's look at Arjuna's emotional turmoil and Krishna's tough love approach, emphasizing the need for inner stability and the acceptance of life's transient nature. The emphasis on the immortality of the soul, the significance of understanding one's Dharma, and the win-win perspective in life. This chapter literally has all of Krishna's essential teachings. Making it a gold mine. Get ready to learn from the original life coach (Krishna):