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Yogic philosophy shows us that we're born with imprints that affect the way we think and behave throughout our entire life–that is, of course, until we break free. In conversation with Swami Chidanadana, we explore what it means to awaken to our samskaras, the tumultuous journey it ensues, and the guiding light of the Bhagavad Gita. Because why wouldn't we want to free ourselves from suffering? The negative shades of our personality so often hinder our path to peace so the chance to let go should be embraced with open arms. Right?  Perhaps not. In this episode, we learn that while it's true that we want to change, so often we're afraid to let go. Because letting go means leaving a part of us behind. So how do we find enlightenment then? Are we even in control of the process no matter how much we long for it? Some say the Gita holds the answers.  Start the journey now with your free 30-day membership on Omstars.com. Use code: PODCAST. Keep up with us online @omstarsofficial or follow me on Instagram @kinoyoga. Visit my blog at Kinoyoga.com to learn more. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me at info@kinoyoga.com. If you want to share what you've learned on your yoga journey, you could be invited to guest spot on The Yoga Inspiration Podcast.

In questo episodio del nostro Simple Italian Podcast vi racconto di una mia gita a Mendoza, in Argentina. Viaggiare apre la mente, ma soprattutto ci fa conoscere luoghi e persone davvero interessanti. Questo episodio è sponsorizzato da Lingopie. Ecco il link: https://bit.ly/421HyeJ Buon ascolto! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ITALIAN COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT:

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 068 - Ch 05 - Slokas 7 to 10 The knower of Reality thinks, 'I certainly do not do anything', even while seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, eating, moving, sleeping, breathing, speaking, releasing, holding, opening and closing the eyes...

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Bhagvad Gita Ch 17, Śhraddhā Traya Vibhāg Yoga, Ver1-7 The post Bhagvad Gita Ch 17, Śhraddhā Traya Vibhāg Yoga, Ver1-7 appeared first on Arsha Bodha Center.

Izraelská vláda po dvou měsících u moci plní předvolební sliby, ale prospěch z nich má především premiér Benjamin Netanjahu. Pro Izrael toho zatím moc neudělala.

Scripture class by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Devi Gita, chapter 1, verses 58-62 given to students of the Ramakrishna Seminary at Kali Mandir via Zoom on 8 March 2023.   ना'ज्ञातं किञ्चिदप्यत्र भवत्या'स्ति जगत्त्रये || ५८ || nā'jñātaṃ kiñcidapyatra bhavatyā'sti jagat-traye || 58 || 58. (The Gods said): “Nothing here in the three worlds is unknown to You   सर्वज्णया सर्वसाक्षिरूपिण्या परमेश्वरि | तारकेणासुरेन्द्रेण पीडिताः स्मो दिवानिशम् || ५९ || sarva-jṇayā sarva-sākṣi-rūpiṇyā parameśvari | tārakeṇāsurendreṇa pīḍitāḥ smo divāniśam || 59 || 59. Who are omniscient, the incarnate witness of all, O Supreme Ruler. The demon chief Taraka torments us day and night.   शिवाङ्गजाद्वधस्तस्य निर्मित्तो ब्रह्मणा शिवे | शिवाण्गना तु नैवास्ति जानासि त्वं महेश्वरि || ६० || śivāṅgajādvad-hastasya nirmitto brahmaṇā śive | śivāṇganā tu naivāsti jānāsi tvaṃ maheśvari || 60 || 60. His death shall come only at the hands of Shiva's son—so has Brahma arranged, O Auspicious One. But as You know, Great Ruler, Shiva has no wife.   सर्वज्ञपुरतः किं वा वक्तव्यं पामरैर्जनैः | एतदुद्देशतः प्रोक्तमपरं तर्कया'म्बिके || ६१ || sarva-jña-purataḥ kiṃ vā vaktavyaṃ pāmarairjanaiḥ | etaduddeśataḥ proktama-paraṃ tarkayā'mbike || 61 || 61. What can ignorant beings reveal to one who is omniscient? Such is our situation in brief; You can infer the rest, O Mother.   सर्वदा चरणाम्भोजे  भक्तिः स्यात् तव निश्चला | प्रार्थनीयमिदं मुख्यमपरं देहहेतवे || ६२ || || sarvadā caraṇāmbhoje  bhaktiḥ syāt tava niścalā | prārthanīyamidaṃ mukhyamaparaṃ dehahetave || 62 || 62. May we always show unswerving devotion to Your lotus feet; This is our foremost wish. We also pray that You will assume a body."  

Gita is back after a year of working on her fear of flying and wow! Some progress...Wisdom, positivity and inspiration.  FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp lovefly.co.uk #fearofflying   Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 067 - Ch 05 - Slokas 3 to 6 एकं सांख्यं च योगं च यः पश्यति स पश्यति - He who sees Sankhya (Path of wisdom) and yoga (Path of action) as one, He truly sees.

Scripture class by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Devi Gita, chapter 1, verses 54- 57 given to students of the Ramakrishna Seminary at Kali Mandir via Zoom on 1 March 2023. इति स्तुता तदा देवैर्मणिद्वीपाधिवासिनी | प्राह वाचा मधुरया मत्तकोकिलनिःस्वना || ५४ || iti stutā tadā devair-maṇi-dvīpādhi-vāsinī | prāha vācā madhurayā matta-kokila-niḥsvanā || 54 || 54. "Thus praised by the gods, She who dwells in the Jeweled Island then answered in the sweet, joyous tones of the cuckoo."   श्रीदेव्युवाच वदन्तु विबुधाः कार्यं यदर्थमिहिअ सङ्गताः | वरदा हं सदा भक्तकामकल्पद्रुमा स्मि च || ५५ || śrī-devyuvāca vadantu vibudhāḥ kāryaṃ yadarthamihia saṅgatāḥ | varadā haṃ sadā bhakta-kāma-kalpa-drumā smi ca || 55 || 55. The blessed Goddess said: “O wise gods, explain the reason that brings you together here. I am ever the bestower of boons, a wish-yeiliding tree to devotees.”   तिष्ठन्त्यां मयि का चिन्ता युष्माकं भक्तिशालिनाम् | समुद्धरामि मद्भक्तान् दुःखसंसारसागरात् || ५६ || tiṣṭhantyāṃ mayi kā cintā yuṣmākaṃ bhakti-śālinām | samud-dharāmi madbhaktān duḥkha-saṃsāra-sāgarāt || 56 || 56. "You shine with devotion, so why are you anxious when I stand nearby? I rescue my devotees from the troubled ocean of samsara."   इति प्रतिज्ञां मे सत्यां जानीथ विबुधोत्तमाः | इति प्रेमाकुलां वाणीं श्रुत्वा सन्तुष्टमानसाः || ५७ iti pratijñāṃ me satyāṃ jānītha vibudhottamāḥ | iti premākulāṃ vāṇīṃ śrutvā santuṣṭamānasāḥ || 56. 56. "Know this promise of Mine to be sincere, O best of the gods." (Vyāsa continued): "Hearing these words infused with loving joy, the gods were satisfied in their hearts."   निर्भया निर्जरा राजन्नूचुर्दुःखं स्वकीयकम् | ५८ | nirbhayā nirjarā rājannūcurduḥkhaṃ svakīyakam | 58 | 58. "Freed from fear, the immortals described their own ordeals, O King."

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On today's episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Gita Jackson to talk about a video game that has stirred up anger across the internet, Hogwarts Legacy. They discuss the controversy surrounding it, how the game reveals so many holes in JK Rowling's world building, and why it's not even fun to play. Instead of playing Hogwarts Legacy, Gita's got some recommendations. Books: Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer Vita Nostra, by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko Magic for Liars, by Sarah Gailey Games: Persona 5 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Magical Diary Life Is Strange The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Elden Ring This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Make an impact this Women's History Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Gita Jackson to talk about a video game that has stirred up anger across the internet, Hogwarts Legacy. They discuss the controversy surrounding it, how the game reveals so many holes in JK Rowling's world building, and why it's not even fun to play. Instead of playing Hogwarts Legacy, Gita's got some recommendations. Books: Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer Vita Nostra, by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko Magic for Liars, by Sarah Gailey Games: Persona 5 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Magical Diary Life Is Strange The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Elden Ring This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Make an impact this Women's History Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Gita Jackson to talk about a video game that has stirred up anger across the internet, Hogwarts Legacy. They discuss the controversy surrounding it, how the game reveals so many holes in JK Rowling's world building, and why it's not even fun to play. Instead of playing Hogwarts Legacy, Gita's got some recommendations. Books: Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer Vita Nostra, by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko Magic for Liars, by Sarah Gailey Games: Persona 5 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Magical Diary Life Is Strange The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Elden Ring This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Make an impact this Women's History Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Gita Jackson to talk about a video game that has stirred up anger across the internet, Hogwarts Legacy. They discuss the controversy surrounding it, how the game reveals so many holes in JK Rowling's world building, and why it's not even fun to play. Instead of playing Hogwarts Legacy, Gita's got some recommendations. Books: Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer Vita Nostra, by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko Magic for Liars, by Sarah Gailey Games: Persona 5 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Magical Diary Life Is Strange The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Elden Ring This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Make an impact this Women's History Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Gita Jackson to talk about a video game that has stirred up anger across the internet, Hogwarts Legacy. They discuss the controversy surrounding it, how the game reveals so many holes in JK Rowling's world building, and why it's not even fun to play. Instead of playing Hogwarts Legacy, Gita's got some recommendations. Books: Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer Vita Nostra, by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko Magic for Liars, by Sarah Gailey Games: Persona 5 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Magical Diary Life Is Strange The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Elden Ring This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Make an impact this Women's History Month by helping Macy's on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scripture class by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Devi Gita, chapter 1, verses 54- 57 given to students of the Ramakrishna Seminary at Kali Mandir via Zoom on 1 March 2023. इति स्तुता तदा देवैर्मणिद्वीपाधिवासिनी | प्राह वाचा मधुरया मत्तकोकिलनिःस्वना || ५४ || iti stutā tadā devair-maṇi-dvīpādhi-vāsinī | prāha vācā madhurayā matta-kokila-niḥsvanā || 54 || 54. "Thus praised by the gods, She who dwells in the Jeweled Island then answered in the sweet, joyous tones of the cuckoo."   श्रीदेव्युवाच वदन्तु विबुधाः कार्यं यदर्थमिहिअ सङ्गताः | वरदा हं सदा भक्तकामकल्पद्रुमा स्मि च || ५५ || śrī-devyuvāca vadantu vibudhāḥ kāryaṃ yadarthamihia saṅgatāḥ | varadā haṃ sadā bhakta-kāma-kalpa-drumā smi ca || 55 || 55. The blessed Goddess said: “O wise gods, explain the reason that brings you together here. I am ever the bestower of boons, a wish-yeiliding tree to devotees.”   तिष्ठन्त्यां मयि का चिन्ता युष्माकं भक्तिशालिनाम् | समुद्धरामि मद्भक्तान् दुःखसंसारसागरात् || ५६ || tiṣṭhantyāṃ mayi kā cintā yuṣmākaṃ bhakti-śālinām | samud-dharāmi madbhaktān duḥkha-saṃsāra-sāgarāt || 56 || 56. "You shine with devotion, so why are you anxious when I stand nearby? I rescue my devotees from the troubled ocean of samsara."   इति प्रतिज्ञां मे सत्यां जानीथ विबुधोत्तमाः | इति प्रेमाकुलां वाणीं श्रुत्वा सन्तुष्टमानसाः || ५७ iti pratijñāṃ me satyāṃ jānītha vibudhottamāḥ | iti premākulāṃ vāṇīṃ śrutvā santuṣṭamānasāḥ || 56. 56. "Know this promise of Mine to be sincere, O best of the gods." (Vyāsa continued): "Hearing these words infused with loving joy, the gods were satisfied in their hearts."   निर्भया निर्जरा राजन्नूचुर्दुःखं स्वकीयकम् | ५८ | nirbhayā nirjarā rājannūcurduḥkhaṃ svakīyakam | 58 | 58. "Freed from fear, the immortals described their own ordeals, O King."

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 066 - Ch 05 - Slokas 1 & 2 Arjuna asks, which is better, Sanyasa or Karma Yoga?

In this episode, Krishna explains the 4 critical ingredients needed for liberation and how knowledge help us advance and grow spiritually.

Scripture class by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Devi Gita, chapter 1, verses 51-53 given to students of the Ramakrishna Seminary at Kali Mandir via Zoom on 22 February 2023.  नुमस्तत्पदालक्ष्यार्थां चिदेकरसरूपिणीम् | अखण्डानन्दरूपां तां वेदतात्पर्यभूमिकाम् || ५१ || numastat-padālakṣyārthāṃ cide-kara-sarūpiṇīm | akhaṇḍānanda-rūpāṃ tāṃ veda-tātparya-bhūmikām || 51 || 51. "We glorify Her whose essence is pure consciousness, represented by the world Tat, and whose nature is undiminished bliss. It is She to whom the Vedas refer as their goal." पञ्चकोषातिरिक्तां तामवास्थात्रयसाक्षिणीम् | पुनस्त्वम्पदलक्ष्यार्थां प्रत्यगात्मस्वरूपिणीम् || ५२ || pañca-koṣā-tiriktāṃ tāmavāsthā-traya-sākṣiṇīm | punas-tvam-pada-lakṣyārthāṃ pratyagātma-svarūpiṇīm || 52 || 52. "Transcending the five sheaths, witness of the three states of consciousness, She is also in essence the individual soul, represented by the word Tvam." नमः प्रणवरूपायै नमो ह्रींकारमूर्तये | नानामन्त्रात्मिकायै ते करुणायै नमो नमः || ५३ || namaḥ praṇava-rūpāyai namo hrīṃ-kāra-mūrtaye | nānā-mantrātmikāyai te karuṇāyai namo namaḥ || 53 || 53. "Hail to Her in the form of the syllable Om, hail to Her embodied in the syllable Hrīm. To Her composed of manifold mantras, that is to You the compassionate Goddess, hail! Hail!"

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Julie Wei speaks with Dr. Gita Pensa, an emergency medicine physician, about her journey to becoming a physician coach. --- SHOW NOTES After enduring a 12 year malpractice lawsuit, Dr. Pensa explains why she chose to become a physician coach focused on helping physicians maintain their wellness through malpractice lawsuits. She started out by creating her own podcast to release 11 episodes about malpractice litigation basics. Once she realized her podcast was beneficial to many physicians, she started accepting speaking engagements and monetizing her skillset as a coach. To Dr. Pensa, physician coaching is not therapy for litigation. She doesn't ask about details of the case that have happened, but she does help her clients reflect on the thoughts and feelings that impact their actions and reactions to their cases. Additionally, the doctors discuss Dr. Pensa's client distribution in terms of sex and specialty. They also reflect on the relationships of malpractice attorneys with physician coaches. Although some attorneys may push back because of privacy concerns, some attorneys include Dr. Pensa on the team. She always tries to frame physician coaching as a wellness aspect of litigation period, not a substitution for legal advice. Finally Dr. Pensa ends the episode by talking about rising physician suicide rates and physician disillusionment. --- RESOURCES Dr. Gita Pensa's Website https://doctorsandlitigation.com/ Doctors and Litigation: The L Word (11 podcast episodes) https://doctorsandlitigation.com/podcast-2 BackTable ENT Episode 42- Physicians and Litigation: The L Word https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/42/doctors-litigation-the-l-word The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 065 - Ch 04 - Summary Jnana-Karma-Sanyasa Yoga

Bhagavad Gita, Ch 16 Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga, Ver6-12 The post Bhagvad Gita, Ch 16 Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga, Ver6-12 appeared first on Arsha Bodha Center.

Scripture class on Devi Gita, chapter 1, verses 49 - 50, given by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati to students of Ramakrishna Seminary via Zoom on 15 February 2023. (Note: We are having trouble uploading the video of this class. At present only the audio is available.) नमोविराट्स्वरूपिण्यै नमः सूत्रात्ममूर्तये | नमोव्याकृतरूपिण्यै नमः श्रीब्रह्ममूर्तये || ४९ || namo-virāṭ-svarūpiṇyai  namaḥ sūtrātma-mūrtaye | namo'vyākṛta-rūpiṇyai namaḥ śrī-brahma-mūrtaye || 49 || 49. "Hail to Her in the form of the Cosmic Body; hail to Her in the form of the Cosmic Soul; Hail to Her in the Unmanifest State; hail to Her in the form of the glorious Brahman."   यदज्ञनाज्जगद्भाति रज्जुसर्पस्रगादिवत् | यज्ज्ञानाल्लयमाप्नोति नुमस्तां भुनेश्वरीम् || ५० || yad-ajñanāj-jagad-bhāti rajju-sarpa-sragādivat | yaj-jñānāl-layamāpnoti numastāṃ bhuneśvarīm || 50 || 50. "Through Her power of ignorance, She shows Herself as the world, like a rope appearing as a serpent, wreath, and the like. Through Her power of knowledge, She dissolves the world back into Herself. We glorify Her, Ruler of the Universe."

How does one be happy in this material body of ours? And does God control all of our actions and results? This episode answers these two very important life questions!

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Gita Rajan is the head of clinic and research and the founder of WONSA (World of No Sexual Abuse). I took her out of the comfort zone to some degree a little bit trying to talk about complexity. Then we explored the different aspects of the human condition and truma. We talk about control, stealing - taking what is not yours, what it means to be truly interdependent, part of the world (as opposed to separate from it). We also spoke of war, separation and transformation. The basic principle that ever living being is ready to transform - and we need to ask for consent prior to transforming someone or something. This is a true exploration. A true dive into uncertainty and one of those conversations that have really rearranged my system since. On a side note: WONSA needs more funding for their important work, if you can contribute please do. Their work is so important. Enjoy! Host: Amit Paul

In this episode on conflict resolution, Vivekji shares a verse from the Bhagavad Gita that explains the different stages of desire and anger and how we can overcome them to resolve our outer and inner conflicts.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 064 - Ch 04 - Slokas 41 & 42 A person with these three qualifications is not bound by action...

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Title: The Secret of Plurality in Human Nature14th Chapter: Verses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 6th chapter 46th verseThe 14th chapter is important because it describes the secret of plurality in this world. There are many common factors such as the divine spark that is present in everyone. The plurality comes from the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna – which constitute the entire material world.Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion.Sri Ramakrishna describes the three gunas with the story of three thieves. Three thieves ambush a traveler in a forest. The thief representing Tamo guna says: “Let's kill him and take all his belongings.” The second thief representing Rajo guna says: “Let's give him some blows and bind him to a tree.” The thief representing Sattva guna takes the traveler to the road and shows him the way to the village. He does not accompany him – he knows that he is a thief and can be caught by the police.The 6th verse of the 14th chapter says: “Of these three gunas, Sattva guna is luminous, healthy and good. However, even Sattva guna binds you. Ultimate supreme goal is to go beyond all three gunas.”Shankaracharya says in his commentary on the 6th verse that sattva guna is harmless. It is like a brilliant, stainless crustal. However, even for a man of sattva guna, any kind of ambition that leads to temporary happiness, may lead to invisible bondage. There is a degree of imperfection even in sattva guna. The ultimate goal is to go beyond all three gunas. However, one cannot do so without attaining sattva guna.1st verse: “I am going to discuss the supreme knowledge, which is a proper understanding of what is real and what is unreal, what is eternal and what is non-eternal, and what is matter and what is the ultimate reality.”In our life, we are manipulated by matter - the three gunas - which is not eternal. We should go beyond matter. We should stop looking for happiness all the time. “Perpetual happiness is unrealistic and a delusion.” – Once this becomes a part of our emotional system, it gives us level-headedness.2nd verse: “A proper understanding of what is the body-mind complex and what is the unchanging divine spark, helps us to go beyond the transmigratory cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. Ultimately, it helps us become one with Brahman.”Most of the problems that we face in life are due to our wrong association with the body and the mind. When we can be a witness to our own mind, our own thoughts, then we can objectify our worries; then they cease to be worries. Worry is an unintelligent way of responding to a situation.3rd and 4th verses: “The cosmic mind of emotions, feelings and thoughts – when it gets associated with the divine spark, then creation happens. When the two get disassociated, dissolution happens.”These verses express cosmic evolution and dissolution in a human way by comparing to human birth. The feelings that we experience in our daily lives do not happen by themselves. They become active by association with the divine spark.5th verse: “The three gunas bind us to this world. Our true identity is the divine spark. We get bound because we identify with the three gunas.”One has to understand where he stands and start climbing the ladder from tamo guna to rajo guna to sattva guna. This is the advice Lord Krishna gives to Arjuna in the GIta. He first asks him to become active and evolve from tamo guna to rajo guna.In the Gita, Lord Krishna also says: “Don't teach karma yoga to a person who is inactive or lazy. He should first become ambitious and active with a purpose. He first has to evolve from tamo guna to rajo guna. Only then, he can get to sattva guna.”A person endowed with sattva guna is active, but for the good of others. He is not opposed to rajo guna, but he is not bound by rajo guna. Spiritual giants such as Buddha, Christ and Swami Vivekananda were endowed with sattva guna and were hyperactive. They worked only for the good of others.In a rajarshi (philosopher king) – the philosophical aspect comes sattva guna and the kingly aspect comes from rajo guna.The three gunas are not linked to the work one does. Rather, it is linked to the attitude with which one does the work. A person with sattva guna does even the most unpopular work with total dedication, humility, and inner contentment.Our ultimate objective is to go beyond all the three gunas. Then we will be guided by sattva guna and we will use rajo guna for the good of others.6th chapter, 46th verse: “This Yogi is superior to the Tapasvi (one who practices extreme asceticism), superior to the Jnani (one who is a mere scholar), and superior to the Karmi (one who follows rituals).”Scriptures, asceticism and rituals have their place in spiritual evolution. However, a seeker should not stop there. He should go beyond. After traveling some distance, he should have genuine inquisitiveness about the higher truth – that's when his real spiritual journey starts.

Gita Vellanki is the founder and CEO of Neeshi. Working with medical experts and doctors, Neeshi uses natural superfoods at the right ratio can help you balance your hormones naturally to result in no heavy periods & ridding cramps naturally. Lahari Rao asks Gita how her upbringing and identity brought her to this path of helping women live healthier lives, common stories she hears, and how menstrual health and health are the same.

Scripture class on Devi Gita, chapter 1, verse 46 - 48, given by Rev. Dr. Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati to students of Ramakrishna Seminary via Zoom on 8 February 2023.   देवीं वाचमजनयन्त देवास्तां विश्वरूपाः पशवो वदन्ति | सा नो मन्द्रेषमूर्जं दुहाना धेनुर्वागस्मानुप सुष्टुतैतु || ४६ || devīṃ vācam-ajanayanta devā-stāṃ viśva-rūpāḥ paśavo vadanti | sā no mandreṣam-ūrjaṃ duhānā dhenur-vāg-asmān-upa suṣṭutaitu || 46 || 46. "The gods created the Goddess Speech, whom animals of all sorts speak. This Speech is pleasing to us, this cow yielding food and strength. She is well praised; may She come to us."   कालरात्रीं ब्रह्मस्तुतां वैष्णवीं स्कन्दमातरम् | सरस्वतीमदितैं दक्षदुहितरं नमामः पावनां शिवाम् || ४७ || kāla-rātrīṃ brahma-stutāṃ vaiṣṇavīṃ skanda-mātaram | sarasvatīm-aditaiṃ dakṣa-duhitaraṃ namāmaḥ pāvanāṃ śivām || 47 || 47. "To Kalaratri, praised by Brahma, to Vaishnavi, to the Mother of Skanda, to Saraswati, to Aditi, the Daughter of Daksha, we bow, to the pure Auspicious One."   महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे सर्वशक्त्यै च धीमहि | तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात् || ४८ || mahā-lakṣmyai ca vidmahe  sarva-śaktyai ca dhīmahi | tanno devī pracodayāt || 48 || 48. "We know You as Mahalakshmi, we meditate on You as the Shakti of all. May the Goddess inspire that knowledge and meditation of ours."   ____________ https://kalimandir.org/ https://www.ramakrishnaseminary.org/ Support the work of Kali Mandir>>  

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 063 - Ch 04 - Slokas 38 to 40 Shraddhavan Labhate Jnanam - The man who has faith attains Knowledge

Continuing our series on spiritual psychology, we explore the concept of the Avatar of Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita (the Divine Song) to help us understand how to connect with our divine self. This episode is an exploration of the psychology of the mind when it comes to relating to spiritual aspects. We discuss:Who is Krishna in the Gita and what did he represent?The main teaching of the Gita that helps us in our everyday life.Understand how the idea of an Avatar of the Universal Self helps us relate on a psychological level to deeper aspects of our own true nature.How Jungian Psychology complements these teachings to transcend our ego and become our true self.Watch the next Soul Session in this series on our YouTube Channel.Discover our Jungian Life Coach Training Program.

Title: Summary of Thirteen ChaptersSummary of earlier chapters of Gita; introduction to 14th chapter55th through 72nd verses of the 2nd chapter of Gita discuss the characteristics of an enlightened person. The 26th chapter of Dhammapada also discusses similar characteristics.Such a person is not worried when there is a problem, and he is not over-joyed when somethingpleasant happens. He has no special admiration for others, nor does he hate anyone. This spiritualstability is an essential characteristic. He is contented, happy within, and has a deep sense of innerfulfillment. He identifies himself with the divinity within and feels oneness with other beings.The 4th chapter of Gita has a description of karma yoga. It describes how we can begin our spiritual journey any moment by bringing an element of spirituality into our everyday life.In the next few chapters, there are discussions of the highest philosophical concepts of Advaita.In the 12th chapter, Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a devotee of God.In the 8th through 11th verses of the 12th chapter, Lord Krishna describes the spiritual journey of a seeker in descending order of evolution.8th verse: “You fix your mind and intellect on Me. Thereupon, you will always live in Me.”When we identify with a higher ideal, both mentally and intellectually, we live in that ideal and that ideal lives in us. This is the highest state of devotional evolution.For seekers who have not reached this highest state, Lord Krishna provides alternative options in the 9th - 11th verses.9th verse: “If you cannot fix your mind and intellect on Me, then you can reach the higher goal through Abhyasa-Yoga (uniting with God through repeated practice, such as Navadha Bhakti).”10th verse: “If you are incapable of doing Abhyasa-Yoga, then do all your work as My work.”To do Abhyasa-Yoga, we need a friendly mind. A beginner's mind may not cooperate when he startsspiritual practices. This is due to karmic blocks or accumulated samskaras which make him act in acertain manner. Such a mind should be given healthy food first and turned into a friend. This can bedone by bringing spirituality to all secular work. How? By thinking that everything is God's work. Then his mind will evolve to a stage where he can practice Abhyasa-Yoga.11th verse: “If you are unable to do your work as My work, then offer the fruits of your actions to Me.”For example, when one returns home after a day's work, he can mentally say: “Whatever I have done today and its results, I leave it to God.” Slowly his old mind will disappear, and a new mind will take its place, enabling him to do his work as God's work.In the 13th and 14th verse, Lord Krishna describes eleven characteristics of an ideal devotee. When speaking about the characteristics of a devotee, Lord Krishna does not mention rituals or going to a temple. He essentially says that all genuine devotees are good human beings.He says that the devotee who is dear to Him has the following characteristics. (1) He does not haveanimosity or ill-feeling towards anyone (2) He is a friend of everyone (3) He is sympathetic towardseveryone (4) He is free from ideas of possession (5) He looks upon happiness and unhappiness with equanimity of mind (6) He is forgiving (7) He is contented (8) He is always connected with the divine (9) He is self-controlled (10) He is strong-willed in pursuing his ideal (11) His mind and intellect are fixed on God.The 13th chapter says that everything in this world is nothing but a combination of this divine spark and external elements.The 63rd and 67th verses of the 18th chapter of Gita describe the attitude of the teacher of Gita, Lord Krishna.In the 63rd verse, he says: “I have taught you this great spiritual truth. You analyze what I have taught you, use your own reasoning, and do what you want.” This verse emphasizes the importance of spiritual freedom and encourages one to think for oneself. It also indicates that we can only learn from a book or teacher what we deserve to learn, what our mind is ready to learn.In the 67th verse, Lord Krishna says: “Don't ever discuss this subject with a person who does not have the mental purity, who has not practiced austerity, who is impolite, who is arrogant, who is jealous of his own teacher, and who is not ready to do good to anyone.” This verse emphasizes that to learn spiritual subjects, we must have a sense of sanctity and sacredness.The 14th chapter is important because it describes the secret of plurality in this world. There are many common factors such as the divine spark that is present in everyone. The plurality comes from the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna – which constitute the entire material world. Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion.

In this episode on parenting, Vivekji delves into two verses from the Bhagavad Gita that describe the role of a successful parent. Vivekji also outlines 5 tactile practices to becoming a better parent–and a parent who works hard and smart.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 062 - Ch 04 - Slokas 35 to 37 Even if you be the worst among all sinners, still you will cross over all the wickedness with the raft of Knowledge alone.

Exploring the wisdom of the Upanishads, this episode explains the pursuit of pleasure as a part of your spiritual practice. We discuss:What is pleasure?How can pleasure lead to enlightenment or Moksha?What happens when we deny our senses of pleasure?Watch the next Soul Session in this series on our YouTube Channel.Discover our Jungian Life Coach Training Program.

Join curator Gita Joshi and host Kat in an inspiring episode that explains how to curate and create your own art show in galleries, pop-ups, public spaces, non-profits, and other spaces.  Listen to how Gita got started and learn how to turn your exhibition vision into reality.  Get our free guide and 5-day challenge to create and plan your art exhibition this year:  https://createmagazine.mykajabi.com/opt-in Need support in creating and marketing your show? Join our signature four-week program, Your Own Art Show, and get instant access and live bonuses: https://yourownartshow.com   *** Mentioned in this episode sculpture by Kara Walker:  https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/12/arts/design/a-subtlety-or-the-marvelous-sugar-baby-at-the-domino-plant.html    

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Avi and Gita Manaktala discuss how researchers should approach the book publishing process, including determining whether research should be published as an article or book, how to make an impact on the acquisitions editors, the significance of the editorial process, and the importance and function of an 'author platform' to spread your book. Gita also shares how the move to Open Access is impacting the book publishing space and MIT's attempt to turn their entire collection OA. Finally, we discuss what can be done to increase diversity among authors and readers of academic works. Avi Staiman is the founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Title: Practicing Detachment13th Chapter: Verses 29, 30, 31, 32; Summary of 2nd chapter29th verse: “A spiritual person realizes that all actions of the mind and body (thoughts, words and deeds) take place at the superficial or material level. Our true nature is Atman, which is unchanging and actionless. This Atman when joined with samskaras makes us do things.”30th verse: “A person who understands that the world of plurality that we experience is built upon one single point – he attains the highest realization.”All experiences that we have are expressions of the same divine spark in innumerable forms. Spirituality expands into the realm of everyday life. In the beginning, there is a line of demarcation between the secular and spiritual. As we evolve, the secular becomes spiritualized – the line of demarcation disappears. Work becomes an act of worship.We can start our spiritual journey at any moment in life. Karma Yoga is the art of doing all activities from a spiritual perspective. When we begin to do our actions as karma yoga, we board the bus for our spiritual destination. When Buddha saw old age, disease and death, and the serenity of a monk, he began his spiritual journey.31st verse: “The Atman is beginningless. It neither acts nor is attached.”In the 18th verse of the 4th chapter, Lord Krishna says: “One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is a Yogi.” He is (1) Buddhiman – wise person, who understands Swadharma (2) Yuktaha – a Yogi (3) Krtsna-Karmakrt – does everything with a smile, unattached.We should do our actions with full efficiency but stay detached from the results. Then we won't have anxiety and mental fatigue from worrying about the results.32nd verse: This verse compares the Atman to space. Space is everywhere but it is not affected by anything. It remains detached but accommodates everything. Similarly, the Atman is present everywhere but remains unaffected.Gita begins with an invocation which in summary means: “O' Mother Gita, I bow down to you who rain down blessings of the nectar of Advaita.”47th verse of the 2nd chapter says: “You have the right to action, but not to the results thereof. You should not be attached to inaction either.” Gita presents Swadharma as a way to stay properly active. Swadharma is our natural way of work and that we feel perfect harmony with. When we do our Swadharma, we derive inner contentment.Swami Trigunatitananda's was a traveling monk before coming to the US. In 13 years, he built the old temple, shaped the Vedanta Society, built a printing press, preached across the city and inspired people to renounce. All along, he never felt he was doing anything.Gita ends with the verse: “Wherever the ideals of action and contemplation are present, there will be victory, prosperity, success and stability of life.”

Rajkumar Venkatramani (“Raj”) is a pediatric cancer researcher, oncologist, real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder, and manager at REIDOC Capital LLC. Raj went to medical school in India and trained in London, Illinois, and California. Raj has a master's degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Raj owns and manages several rental properties in Houston and has invested in multifamily syndications for more than 5 years. He has invested both as a limited partner and a general partner in more than 1200 apartment units. Raj is passionate about helping doctors invest in apartment syndications.   Raj met his wife Gita in London. They have 2 children. They live in Houston, Texas.   In this episode, Rajkumar discusses the importance of communication through difficult times and how having a challenge to focus on – such as real estate investing can lead to personal growth. He shares insights into the difference between a doctor's and an engineer's approach to investing and explains how understanding the patient's living situation can help build trust. He provides educational content for physicians to help them understand real estate investing, and he believes it is beneficial for investors to have different perspectives from both intuition and analytical backgrounds. To learn more about Rajkumar and his work, listeners can visit REIDOC Capital LLC!   [00:01 - 03:33] Taking Risks And Explore Possibilities In Real Estate   Rajkumar's main driving factor push into active investing was having more time and control Talking to different people has expanded my network and taught me transferrable skills     [03:34 - 18:57] Broadening Horizons And Visualizations His experience in different healthcare systems gives perspectives on life and how to be grateful for what you have Teaching in a high-poverty school has given me a different perspective on how to help people Approaching investors is different for physicians and engineers, as engineers are more number focused and understand uncertainty less Investors need a high level of knowledge to make a decision Achieving stability and security allows people to take more risks without fear   [18:58 - 22:37] Closing Segment Rajkumar tells listeners to broaden their horizons and visualizations of what they can do beyond school     To learn more about Rajkumar and his work, listeners can visit REIDOC Capital LLC!   Tweetable Quotes: “People don't realize it is, people who have stability and security can take more, without fear and they can achieve more.”  – Rajkumar Venkatramani   “When you study, don't know anything. Everything is exciting. You want to soak up all this knowledge. So that's the other thing, I think for me at least personally, I wanted more control over what's happening and I have more time. Those are the main drivers for me.” – Rajkumar Venkatramani You can connect with Rajkumar Venkatramani through his: Website: REIDOC Capital LLC LinkedIn: Rajkumar Venkatramani LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

Rajkumar Venkatramani (“Raj”) is a pediatric cancer researcher, oncologist, real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder, and manager at REIDOC Capital LLC. Raj went to medical school in India and trained in London, Illinois, and California. Raj has a master's degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Raj owns and manages several rental properties in Houston and has invested in multifamily syndications for more than 5 years. He has invested both as a limited partner and a general partner in more than 1200 apartment units. Raj is passionate about helping doctors invest in apartment syndications.   Raj met his wife Gita in London. They have 2 children. They live in Houston, Texas.   In this episode, Rajkumar discusses the importance of understanding investor pain points. He talks about how to identify investor paint points and how to address them effectively. He discusses how to build trust with investors through communication and transparency so that investments can be successful. To learn more about Rajkumar and his work, listeners can visit REIDOC Capital LLC!   [00:01 - 03:02] Developing Lifelong Relationships With Your Investors   Rajkumar says that diversification is key when investing in real estate Understand opportunity cost when making investments       [03:03 - 12:52] The Importance Of Communication And Trust In LP Relationships Developing relationships with potential investors is more important than the potential future investor relationship Don't pressure people to invest, they need to be comfortable with their decision He shares his FORD process: Family, Occupation, Recreation, And Dreams Invest alongside investors, not just sell them an idea Believe in the deal before presenting it to investors   [12:53 - 17:10] Closing Segment Rajkumar advises listeners that it's important to trust investors and communicate bad news    To learn more about Rajkumar and his work, listeners can visit REIDOC Capital LLC!     Tweetable Quotes: “It's important for us to believe in the deal and underwrite ourselves, scrutinize it before we present to the investors.”  – Rajkumar Venkatramani   “I know the importance of communication with the investors and then trusting them.” – Rajkumar Venkatramani You can connect with Rajkumar Venkatramani through his: Website: REIDOC Capital LLC LinkedIn: Rajkumar Venkatramani LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

Rajkumar Venkatramani (“Raj”) is a pediatric cancer researcher, oncologist, real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder, and manager at REIDOC Capital LLC. Raj went to medical school in India and trained in London, Illinois, and California. Raj has a master's degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Raj owns and manages several rental properties in Houston and has invested in multifamily syndications for more than 5 years. He has invested both as a limited partner and a general partner in more than 1200 apartment units. Raj is passionate about helping doctors invest in apartment syndications.   Raj met his wife Gita in London. They have 2 children. They live in Houston, Texas.   In this episode, Rajkumar shares his story of transitioning from teaching to commercial real estate investment and how he has used his own experience to create a niche in the market, catering to high-income earners such as physicians. He discusses how he utilizes passive investing strategies such as syndication, which allows investors to pool their money together and buy larger projects, and discover how multi-family rental properties offer greater returns with lower risk than single-family rentals. To learn more about Rajkumar and his work, listeners can visit REIDOC Capital LLC!   [00:01 - 02:26] Educating Physicians And Bridging The Knowledge Gap   Rajkumar shares how he began investing in real estate syndication as a means of diversification He has closed close to four properties all over the country in the last year     [02:27 - 14:54] Understanding The Unique Financial Situation Of Physicians Syndication takes investors and pools their money together to buy big projects Real estate provides a sense of fulfillment from helping people to making their properties better Commercial multifamily investments offer higher scale and returns than single-family rental Syndication is often misunderstood Educating medical professionals about real estate requires breaking down information into small chunks and providing value over time Physicians have unique issues due to high income but low net worth People tend to invest with people they relate to Financial education is missing for many doctors   [14:55 - 17:49] Closing Segment Rajkumar invites listeners to visit his website and enroll in the Doctor Syndication School for doctors to learn about passive investing in real estate   To learn more about Rajkumar and his work, listeners can visit REIDOC Capital LLC!     Tweetable Quotes: “Physicians will have a lot of unique issues. They're high-income earners, but their network is typically not high.”  – Rajkumar Venkatramani   “You cannot buy a house out and build an estate empire in one place because you always know three years from now you're going to go to a different place. And then when you're working like 80 hours a week. They(doctors) generally don't have a lot of financial education because they didn't have time.” – Rajkumar Venkatramani You can connect with Rajkumar Venkatramani through his: Website: REIDOC Capital LLC LinkedIn: Rajkumar Venkatramani LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

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13th Chapter: Verses 26, 27, 28, 2926th verse: “There is one supreme divine reality present in everything and everywhere. Everything in this world is nothing but a combination of this divine spark and external elements.27th verse: “Who is the wise person? The one who sees that there is one unchanging supreme reality in everything in this world, both perishable and imperishable.”When we evolve spiritually, we do not limit the presence of God to the temple. Everywhere, we feel the omnipresence of the divine. It is not a matter of philosophy – it is a matter of inner experience.Spirituality in its highest form is to see the divine everywhere. Its practical application is explained in some verses in the Bhagavata Purana – they emphasize spiritual humanism, and that existence is one from a spiritual perspective. When we understand this, we won't harm anyone and won't pollute nature.The verses from Bhagavata Purana are below:“I am present in everything that has come into existence. Anyone who neglects this truth and thinks that I am only present in a book or a place of worship, his worship is fake worship.”“I have built a temple for myself in the hearts of those who are pious, humble and pure, those who are humanistic and have compassion, those who understand that the divine is present everywhere.”“Those who perform elaborate rituals but who do not understand that I am present in everything that has come into existence, who look down upon other beings – their worship is not completely fruitful."28th verse: “The one who sees the same, unchanging, eternal reality present everywhere and in everything - such a person cannot harm anyone and attains the highest level of spiritual evolution.”Ahimsa (non-violence) is the most tangible sign of spirituality. It does not just mean doing anything violent. It means not thinking, speaking, and contemplating anything violent. Being established in Ahimsa is only possible when we see others as non-distinct from ourselves. Ahimsa is one of the ten spiritual disciplines emphasized in yamas and niyamas.You can be a good human being without affirming your faith in God. Swami Vivekananda said: “Live life in a way that even if you do not accept God, God will accept you.”29th verse: “A spiritual person realizes that all actions of the mind and body (thoughts, words and deeds) take place at the superficial or material level. Our true nature is Atman, which is unchanging and actionless. This Atman when joined with samskaras makes us do things.”A true spiritual person performs every action as a noble action. A noble action has two characteristics: First, it is done with full concentration, sanctity, and sacredness. Second, the person does not expect anything in return – he does everything as an act of worship.There is a practical relevance of this teaching. The problems that we face in our lives are due to our false identification with the impermanent psycho-physical mechanism. The moment we understand that we are higher than this psycho-physical mechanism, that our true nature is Atman, we can approach life with wisdom and level-headedness.In modern times, even successful people may suffer from anxiety. Material success alone does not give us happiness. Gita tells us: “you work hard, achieve what you want. But remember, all these things are impermanent.” This gives us a unique kind of level-headedness.Mahatma Gandhi led a life of action, but he was not attached to results. When we are non-attached and work for the good of humanity, our duty is no longer a burden. At the same time, it helps us grow spiritually.

In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to parenting, Vivekji provides an explanation of a verse that opens up a fresh perspective on the role children play in our evolution.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.