Vedic Worldview

The Fruits of Action

Mar 4, 2024

The podcast discusses the misunderstanding of desire in Vedic texts, clarifying the purpose of desire and aligning it with Nature. The episode highlights Krishna's guidance, cosmic desire, surrender to Nature's intelligence, and moving beyond the desire for specific outcomes.

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Understand desire's purpose in actions to align with nature and meet the need of the time.

Allow charm from cosmic intelligence to guide decisions for impactful, frictionless actions.

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Understanding Bhagavad-gita's Chapter 2, Verse 47

The podcast delves into the interpretation of Chapter 2, Verse 47 of the Bhagavad-gita, emphasizing the idea of focusing solely on action and not the outcomes. It highlights the concept that engaging in actions aligning with natural laws prevents unsustainable behaviors and ensures lasting happiness. The discussion points out the significance of addressing action in accordance with evolving nature's needs to achieve sustainable progress.

Surrendering Individuality to Nature's Intelligence

01:23

Layers of Consciousness in Communication

01:27

Introduction

3min

The Significance of Vyasa in Vedic Tradition

7min

Harmony with Nature's Laws and Evolutionary Actions

10min

Navigating Life Beyond Conventional Paths

4min

Exploring the Depths of Vedic Meditation and Inner Connection

2min

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Desire is one of the most misunderstood facets across all Wisdom traditions. Teachers often teach, and readers often misinterpret, some of the writings of the texts, both from Veda as well as other ancient wisdom cultures, as meaning that desire is bad, or that the key to enlightenment is to eliminate our desires.

One such example of this misunderstanding is the Vedic epic Bhagavad Gita, specifically Chapter 2, Verse 47, in which Krishna tells Arjuna, “Live not for the fruits of action.”

The misinterpretation of this text leads many to think that desire itself is the cause of suffering, and thus attempt to suppress or ignore desires in the hope of avoiding suffering.

Thom sets the record straight in this episode, clarifying the purpose of desire, and giving us a technique whereby we can ensure that our desires are not just aligned with Nature, but serve to meet the need of the time.

Episode Highlights

[00:45] What’s the Point of Taking Action?

[00:55] Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata

[03:12] Arjuna and Krishna: The Central Characters of Mahabharata

[05:07] Krishna's Guidance

[06:38] The Song of God

[08:16] Krishna's Message on the Fruits of Action

[10:27] What is the Need of the Time?

[12:07] What is Cosmic Desire?

[14:03] Beyond the Scope of the Intellect

[15:59] Let Charm be the Driver of Action

[17:32] Surrender to Nature's Intelligence