The Guinness World Records is a British reference book published annually, listing world records in human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. The book was conceived by Sir Hugh Beaver to settle pub arguments and was first compiled by twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter. It has become one of the top-selling copyrighted books in publishing history, with over 150 million copies sold in more than 40 languages. Each edition includes a selection of new and updated records, covering a wide range of topics from competitive challenges to unusual facts and achievements.
The Bhagavad Gita is a central text in Hinduism, embedded within the epic Mahabharata. It recounts a dialogue between the warrior-prince Arjuna and his charioteer, Krishna, who is an avatar of the god Vishnu. The text explores themes of dharma (duty), karma (action), and the path to spiritual enlightenment. Krishna advises Arjuna on the importance of performing his duties without attachment to the outcomes, emphasizing the concept of nishkama karma (nonattached action). The Gita synthesizes various strands of Indian religious thought, including Vedic concepts, samkhya yoga, and bhakti (devotion), providing a coherent vision of Hindu philosophy and spiritual practice[2][4][5].
Thom's annual Australian tour is now underway and we'd love to invite you to participate.. We have a range of tour events scheduled, including free introductory talks and a learn to meditate course for those who are new to Vedic Meditation.
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Thom is also offering a five-day four-night retreat in Gerringong, south of Sydney, as well as private mentoring sessions throughout the month.
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Unlike rules-based teachings prevalent in both modern and ancient texts, Vedic teachings are renowned for not prescribing commandments or rigid “rules.” Instead, Veda offer timeless wisdom through lessons that we can interpret and apply according to our level of consciousness.
One of the core Vedic teachings, The Mahabharata, contains a specific set of chapters known as the Bhagavad Gita — the Song of God. Within these chapters lies a profound teaching distilled into just five words that, if fully understood and implemented, have the power to end our suffering.
In English, these words are: “Established in Being, perform action.”
In this episode, Thom unpacks the meaning and transformative impact of this teaching. He also shares the technique that enables all of us to integrate this wisdom into our daily lives.
If you’d like to dive deeper into the Bhagavad Gita, we invite you to take a look at Thom’s Exploring the Bhagavad Gita series of courses.
These engaging and lively courses examine how the ancient and profound lessons of the Bhagavad Gita can be applied to modern life.
You can find out more at https://thomknoles.com/bhagavad-gita/,
Episode Highlights
[00:45] The God Song
[03:34] Mahabharata
[05:29] Pandavas and Kauravas
[08:12] Krishna’s Choice: Army or Advisor/Charioteer?
[09:47] Arjuna’s Dilemma
[13:09] Go Beyond All Relativity, Perform Action
[16:29] How to Solve All Problems
[19:11] Brahman Saṃsparsash: The Kiss of Totality
[22:12] The Universe Having a Human Experience
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