Ep. 61: Gita Series: Question Everything (11 of 20)

In this episode, James reflects on the often under-discussed themes within the sacred philosophy of Vedanta, particularly drawing inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita. Contrary to conventional beliefs, Vedanta values questioning and reason as Arjuna's victory is attributed to his relentless inquiry. James shares a poignant story of a friend's curiosity being frowned upon in a different religious context, highlighting the unique approach of Vedanta that encourages individuals to make the teachings their own through thoughtful questioning. He emphasizes the transformative power of reflection, asserting that experiencing these profound concepts requires not just listening but active engagement and continuous questioning. Join us on The Daily Vedantic as we delve into the depth of Vedanta, fostering a culture of curiosity and self-inquiry. The Daily Vedantic is a daily podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads (https://www.thedailyvedantic.co). Dating back to over 5,000 years ago, the source of nearly all Eastern Philosophy, and loved by Western giants from Emerson to Thoreau to Carl Jung and Alan Watts, studied daily by Joseph Campbell to Aldous Huxley to Arthur Schopenhauer and countless others, The Daily Vedantic aims to make this ancient philosophy as modern and accessible as it is simple, practical — and profound.

James Beshara (https://www.twitter.com/jamesbeshara) is a renowned startup founder of multiple companies, a prolific startup investor in 200+ others including some of the biggest startup names on the planet, a husband and father of three little girls, and philosophy student and teacher in Los Angeles.

James also co-hosts Yoga For Your Intellect (https://www.YFYI.co), a biweekly long-form conversational podcast with his teacher Joseph Emmett ( https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyourintellect ).

James is a student of Swami Parthasarathy, the acclaimed author of Vedanta Treatise (Vedanta Treatise – The Eternities)  and teacher at Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India. As James says often, when you’re ready for the real thing, Swami’s daily lectures are where the true wisdom and systematic discovery of the world’s oldest continually studied philosophy resides: https://www.vedantaworld.org

Interested in this particular translation of the Bhagavad Gita? Find it here: ⁠https://www.vedantaworld.org/books-and-media/12-books/82-bhagavad-gita⁠