

Gita For Daily Living
Neil Bhatt
Gita for Daily Living is a biweekly podcast that distils the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and presents it in a way that is action-able and relevant to daily life
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May 28, 2023 • 18min
Episode 452: Chapter 8, verses 1, 2 and 3
Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 1, 2 and 3
The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s question regarding the terms Brahman, Adhyatma, and Karma used by Krishna in previous chapters.
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May 15, 2023 • 22min
Episode 451: Chapter 7, verses 28, 29 and 30
Explore the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as it delves into the qualities of seekers who transcend dualities like likes and dislikes. Discover insights on the nature of the Supreme Self and the significance of meditation in achieving liberation. The podcast highlights the transformative journey of recognizing Supreme Consciousness as the key to enlightenment.

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Apr 30, 2023 • 21min
Episode 450: Chapter 7, verses 25, 26 and 27
Dive into profound ideas about our connection to the Supreme Self and why many fail to see it despite logic. Explore the nature of desire and the misconceptions around happiness, distinguishing between fleeting joy and eternal bliss. The discussion reveals how human perception can limit our understanding of unity with divinity, prompting listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey.

Apr 15, 2023 • 19min
Episode 449: Chapter 7, verses 22, 23 and 24
Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 22, 23, & 24
The lecture discusses the various ways people in this world pursue the goal of happiness. The one who does not know the un-manifest nature of the supreme mistakenly takes it to become finite in various manifestations.
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Apr 2, 2023 • 25min
Episode 448: Chapter 7, verses 19, 20 and 21
Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 19, 20, & 21
The lecture discusses why a wise person is much closer to God than other devotees and what distracts us from achieving lasting peace and happiness, our true nature.
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Mar 19, 2023 • 20min
Episode 447: Chapter 7, verses 16, 17 and 18
Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 16, 17 and 18
The lecture discusses four types of well-intentioned devotees seeking the same result of achieving a world without sorrows. Still, only the wise come to achieve it by identifying with the supreme completely.
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Mar 5, 2023 • 24min
Episode 446: Chapter 7, verses 13, 14 and 15
Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 13, 14 and 15
The lecture discusses how divine Maya, with its three qualities, deludes all beings so that the World appears as if it is made up of a collection of independent entities that are unrelated to each other. One who recognizes the unity in diversity crosses over this delusion.
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Feb 18, 2023 • 23min
Episode 445: Chapter7, verses 10,11 and 12
Explore the fascinating relationship between the Supreme Lord and created beings, highlighting a pivotal perspective shift: beings exist within the divine, not the other way around. Delve into how desire and attachment influence self-realization, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's higher nature. Uncover the intriguing idea that both positive and negative aspects stem from a singular divine source, revealing the deep interconnectedness between the divine and the material world.

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Feb 6, 2023 • 24min
Episode 444: Chapter 7, verses 5 - 9
Dive into the fascinating interplay between knowledge and wisdom as it leads to the realization of the Supreme Self. Discover the manifest and un-manifest nature of God, and how to recognize His presence in everyday life. Explore the intriguing relationship between consciousness and the sensory world, along with the profound essence that connects us all. Finally, reflect on earthly elements like fire, and how they shape our identity, while recognizing the divine spark within every being.

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Jan 20, 2023 • 21min
Episode 443: Chapter 7, verses 1 - 4
Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 1, 2, 3, and 4
The lecture introduces the second segment of the Bhagavad Gita and discusses the eightfold manifestation of the supreme self in the Prakriti – nature.
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