Join Nick Zei and Hitesh in Rishikesh for a long-form conversation on the Bhagavad Gita and the hidden mechanics of consciousness. This is not a religious discussion. It is a direct exploration of how Krishna’s dialogue with Arjuna reveals the structure of human experience, choice, and purpose.
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The Bhagavad Gita is presented here as a living manual for the modern seeker. The discussion moves through its core teachings:
Dharma and action with clarity
Karma Yoga and the mechanics of choice
Bhakti Yoga and devotion as intelligence
Jñāna Yoga and the unity of Self and Source
Equanimity, surrender, and flow as a mode of mastery
Nick and Hitesh connect the Gita with broader philosophies, the biblical tradition, and the modern creator’s path. Expect exploration into identity, death, devotion, and navigating life with purpose.
Filmed on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh, this episode weaves Eastern philosophy with modern consciousness studies. It reflects on the art of living and the practical structure of the Human Game.
Host: Nick Zei
Guest: Hitesh
Location: Rishikesh, India
Chapters
00:00 – Opening Context in Rishikesh
03:25 – The Nature of Reality and Consciousness
07:42 – Why Humans Feel Confused About Purpose
12:36 – The Game of Life as a Spiritual System
18:44 – Identity, Ego, and the Search for Clarity
26:01 – The Inner War Between Thought and Awareness
34:58 – Dharma and Aligned Action Explained
42:17 – Karma Yoga and the Mechanics of Choice
49:06 – Hidden Structures of the Mind
55:38 – How Conditioning Shapes the Player
01:03:24 – The Roots of Suffering and Self-Misunderstanding
01:12:10 – True Spiritual Practice in the Modern World
01:21:53 – How to Discern Truth from Illusion
01:30:40 – Direct Experience and Inquiry
01:37:58 – Vedic Knowledge and Universal Principles
01:46:22 – What the Gita Suggests About Human Nature
01:55:41 – The Path of Inner Mastery
02:04:12 – The Field, Subtle Perception, and Awareness
02:12:54 – Why Humans Fear Change
02:20:33 – Consciousness Expanding Through the Player
02:29:18 – Realization and Higher Intelligence
02:37:06 – Integrating Teachings into Daily Life
02:45:42 – The Journey Toward Self-Knowledge
02:53:33 – Reflections in Rishikesh
02:59:41 – Closing Message
The Human Game w/ Nick Zei