The Daily Vedantic Ep. 64: Gita Series: Fate & Freewill (14 of 20)
Join us in this full-length episode of "The Daily Vedantic" as we dive into the intriguing interplay of Fate Vs. Freewill. Drawing from Vedantic wisdom, we discuss the profound concept that while we are shaped by our past, we hold the power to craft our future. This episode explores the delicate balance between destiny and the choices we make, examining how our actions and decisions shape our journey. "We are a product of our past, but we are producers of our future" – a mantra that guides this episode, encouraging listeners to understand their role in shaping their destinies. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries of fate and the power of freewill in our lives.
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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