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Alan Watts Being in the Way

Ep. 11 – Essential Teachings from the Gita w/ Ram Dass & Alan Watts

Mar 8, 2022
47:20

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  • Engage in action with equanimity amidst success and failure, embodying the essence of yoga as skill in action.
  • Realize the true self beyond conditioned motives, experiencing life from a perspective of unattached action.

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Overview of the Bagavad Gita

The podcast delves into the essential teachings of the Bagavad Gita, emphasizing its relevance to daily life and personal growth. The Gita is presented as a dialogue between god and the seeker, symbolizing an inner battlefield reflective of individual evolution, with an invitation to introspect and contemplate one's purpose. The importance of multiple readings of the Gita from different perspectives is highlighted, encouraging listeners to engage with the text beyond its surface storyline.

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