The GITA Interviews talks to some of today's top CEOS to discuss how they're working on a global scale by utilizing GITA. GITA is an alliance of carefully selected and OEM validated, professional IT partners. They open the door for companies to an international landscape, serving multinational organizations, no matter where on the globe they do business.
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A respected Psychiatrist introduces us to the ancient teachings that are both the blueprint, and the foundation of today's Mindfulness movement. These are the philosophies that played vital roles in both India's and America's independence from England. The doctor tells us how The Gita changed his life and how The Gita can ease the trauma and help meet many of the challenges that he has spent a lifetime treating in his patients. "The Gita" podcast opens an ancient door to help you return to S ...
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Unlock Timeless Wisdom for Modern Challenges. Infuse your creative endeavours with the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to unlock your limitless potential and open up to a more meaningful, peaceful, and fulfilling creative journey. Welcome to 'Bhagavad Gita for the Creative Soul,' where writer and seeker Saurin Desai explores his personal thoughts and challenges on work, life, and creativity while sharing practical teachings from the Gita that empower him to wield creativity with grace, ...
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Swami Tattwamayananda’s class on Srimad Bhagavad Gita is held at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) on Friday evenings in the First Universal Hindu Temple in the West (founded by Swami Trigunatitananda in 1905). Classes are held on Friday night at 7:30 pm. All are most welcome. The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the most important spiritual classic of Hinduism. Swami Tattwamayananda, currently the Minister of the Vedanta Society of North ...
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Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra
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Today's podcast is all about The Bhagavad-Gītā As it is, by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada,
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This podcast is all about The Bhagavad-Gītā As it is, by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement. The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes a path of devotion toward lord Krishna. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sevak/support
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In this episode of GITA interviews, host Emery Geosits reaches across the globe to discuss the leadership state of mind driven by cohesion amongst the team with Mathilde Bluteau. Emery and Bluteau discuss bringing together different perspectives, dynamics, and competencies to capitalize on strengths and accelerate opportunities for growth in the IT…
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Gita is the most celebrated spiritual text of Hinduism and Vedanta. Shankaracharya immortalized Gita with his commentary. Many of Buddha’s teachings were taken from Gita. The 26th chapter of Dhammapada is repetition of the characteristics of a “stitha-prajna” (wise man) described in the 2nd chapter of Gita. The concept of moderation discussed in th…
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171 – Fitness to Study Gita | Swami Tattwamayananda
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63rd verse: “You have listened to the great spiritual truth and My instructions. Now, you do whatever you want. Act according to your own conviction and understanding.” There is no compulsion from the teacher, Lord Krishna. He encourages the student to use his own intellect and conviction. This is because everyone in the world is at a different lev…
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170 – Taking Refuge in God | Swami Tattwamayananda
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The 59th and 60th verses take us back to the original narrative of Gita, where Arjuna was facing conflicts as he did not want to do an unpleasant duty. Lord Krishna says: “If instead of practicing karma yoga, you think you can run away from your duty, that is your fantasy. Your own swabhava will compel you to do the duty.” Swabhava is our inherent …
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Title: Buddhi Yoga: Art of Working Intelligently 18th Chapter: verses 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 57th verse: “Mentally offer all actions to Me. Buddhi Yoga is the tool with which you should live and work in this world.” Buddhi Yoga refers to purified intellect. It is the higher faculty of the human mind that enables us to perform our actions without obsess…
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168 – Universal Approach of Gita | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Title: Universal Approach of Gita 18th Chapter: verses 56, 57, 58, 59 Gita offers four paths for spiritual realization: Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga and Dhyana Yoga. 56th verse: “Surrender all your actions and results to Me. Then My grace will take you to the highest spiritual destination.” 57th verse: “Mentally offer all actions to Me. Your…
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Title: Bhakti and Self-Surrender 18th Chapter: verses 54, 55, 56 54th verse: “The one who does his work with sanctity and sacredness, he ultimately become a Prasanna-atma. He becomes identified with Brahman. He has no desires and no reason to worry. He sees everyone as the same. Such a person attains the highest devotion.” A true devotee of God has…
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166 – Highest Level of Devotion | Swami Tattwamayananda
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18th Chapter: verse 45, 54, 55. 12th chapter: verse 8, 9, 10, 11. 13th chapter: verse 10 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” If we dedicate our resources to our appointed duty, and if we do it with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, and with total unselfishness, then that atti…
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165 – Intellect With Spiritual Wisdom | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Title: Intellect With Spiritual Wisdom 18th Chapter: verse 45, 47, 51, 52, 53 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked” due to our samskaras and natural traits. It is work that we are supposed to do, that we are qualified to do …
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164 – Following Our Swadharma | Swami Tattwamayananda
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18th Chapter: verse 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 45th verse: “By engaging in one’s own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.” Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our samskaras and natural traits. We feel such work is our calling/duty. When we do our Swadharma, we find contentment and a sense of…
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163 – Division of Duties Based on Gunas | Swami Tattwamayananda
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18th Chapter: verse 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 40th verse: “Everyone in this world is dictated by these three gunas.” Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. A sattvic person is calm and serene even in difficult situations. A rajasik person is swayed by his circumstances. A tamasik person is lazy, confused and delud…
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162 – The Three Levels of Intellect and Happiness | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Title: The Three Levels of Intellect and Happiness 18th Chapter: verse 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 39 Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. Jnanam (knowledge), karta (doer), karma (action), buddhi (intellect) and sukham (happiness) – all can be divided into these three traits. We can infer which trait …
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161 – The Three Traits of Karma | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Title: The Three Traits of Karta 18th Chapter: verse 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Gita is a condensation of the entire vedic literature. The 18th chapter is a condensation of entire Gita. Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik. Jnanam (knowledge), karta (doer), karma (action) and buddhi (intellect) – all c…
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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. Gunas are not visible and cannot be physically …
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In this episode of GITA interviews, host Emery Geosits discusses thinking outside the box and finding boutique solutions to customer problems in the IT space. Emery and Anuj also discuss the expanding conversation surrounding AI and how it can be deftly and successfully integrated for business use. As the appetite for AI grows in the consumer, comp…
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159 - Daivam – The Unknown Factor in All Actions | Swami Tattwamayananda
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The 13th, 14th and 15th verses discuss the five factors involved in any kind of activity. 14th verse: “In any activity, there are five factors involved. (1) adhiṣhṭhānam – The body-mind-complex, which is the basis of all actions. (2) kartā – the agent of action, which is the jivatma. (3) karaṇam – Different instruments of action, such as the senses…
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158 - Renouncing the Fruits of Actions | Swami Tattwamayananda
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5th verse: “The three virtues of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up. These three virtues become natural to the enlightened and become the means to those aspiring to be enlightened.” 6th verse: “Yajna, dana and tapah should be performed giving up our attachment to the results and our selfish desire to enjoy the results of the work.” Yajna …
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Title: Yajna, Dana and Tapah Should Not be Given Up 18th Chapter: verse 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 3rd verse: “According to Samkhya philosophy, all actions should be given up. According to Mimamsa philosophy, performance of Yajna, dana and tapah should not be given up.” According to Kapila and Samkhya philosophy, every action is mixed with some imperfection and…
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156 - The Four Values: Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha | Swami Tattwamayananda
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The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a condensation of the previous 17 chapters. Moksha represents the highest value in human existence and means liberation from the bondage of samsara. Sannyasa means giving up the feeling up doer-ship and the renouncement of ego. According to Hindu tradition, …
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155 - What is Sannyasa? | Swami Tattwamayananda
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The 18th chapter is the longest and is about moksha-sannyasa-yoga. It is also considered as a summary of the previous 17 chapters. Moksha means liberation from the bondage of samsara. In modern times, it can be interpreted as liberation from utilitarian values, ultimately reaching a state where we stop searching for continuous happiness, and where …
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In this last episode of season 1, Saurin embarks on a journey of clarity and conviction. He confronts uncertainty by drawing from Chapter 18, Verse 73, seeking to dissolve doubts and embrace confident decision-making. Join him as he shares transformative practices—reading, mentoring, journaling, mindfulness—and explores a path towards peace and pur…
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154 - Performing Actions with Sattvic Shraddha | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Title: Performing Actions with Sattvic Shraddha 17th Chapter: verses 26, 27, 28; recapitulation of 17th chapter It is difficult for normal human beings to perform their spiritual practices with perfection. With the utterance of “Om Tat Sat”, when we perform any act - Yajna, dana and tapah – they become purified. When we offer our activity to the al…
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In Episode 24, Saurin seeks to unlock the keys to first controlling and then conquering anger. He desires to transition from reaction to response through self-reflection and understanding, guided by wisdom in chapter 2, verse 63 of the Gita. He dissects triggers, explores calming techniques, nurtures empathy, and aligns actions with core values, pa…
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Title: Purifying Spiritual Practices with Om Tat Sat 17th Chapter: verses 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 23rd verse: “In the Vedic literature, specifically the Upanishads, it is stated that “Om Tat Sat” constitutes the essence of all vedic literature. It represents the triple designation of Brahman. These three words are behind the origin and creation of the B…
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In Episode 23, Saurin explores separating creativity from passion, guided by Gita's wisdom in Chapter 14, Verse 5. Discover the modes of goodness, passion, and ignorance influencing creative endeavors. Learn actionable steps—creative diversification, mindfulness, self-reflection, study, and detachment—to foster a more fulfilling and intuitive creat…
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152 - Meaning of Om Tat Sat | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Title: Meaning of Om Tat Sat 17th Chapter: verses 20, 21, 22, 23 Yajna, Dana, and Tapah – these spiritual principles have the triple dimensions of Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. Yajna refers to any noble, unselfish deed that is done with a sense of sanctity and sacredness and as an offering to God. Our everyday activities can be spiritualized whe…
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We welcome you to join us in building a community of creative souls on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Reach out to us at gitacreativesoul@gmail.com or find us on: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube And don't miss an episode - subscribe to the podcast today! Bhagavad Gita for the Creative Soul Produced by The Voice Bank Concept …
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151 - The Three Levels of Austerities | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. The three gunas reflect in different areas of h…
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In Episode 21, Saurin confronts today's chaos by drawing wisdom from Gita 2.69. He illuminates a path to resilience amidst uncertainty, viewing 'night' as turmoil and 'awakening' as a chance for introspection. Strategies include embracing uncertainty, seeking opportunities amid chaos, discerning information, and fostering connections for growth. Th…
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150 - Austerity of Body, Speech and Mind | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. These three temperaments are based on our samsk…
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In Episode 20, Saurin grapples with the relentless force of creative resistance. Drawing inspiration from Gita 9.26 as well as Steven Pressfield’s ‘War of Art’, he discovers how tiny steps, daily practice, rewarding every small achievement, and creating without attachment will overcome the obstacles. Join him in the ongoing battle against resistanc…
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In Episode 19, Saurin realizes the importance of remaining committed to his chosen creative path. Drawing inspiration from Gita 9.22 and the Helsinki Bus station theory, he shares steps for staying on one's creative path: self-reflection, goal setting, prioritization, mentoring, efforts, and adaptability. The central message is the significance of …
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149 - Spiritual Meaning of Food | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion. 7th verse: “The food that we eat is linked to t…
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In episode 18, Saurin is on a quest to uncover the secrets of nurturing and sustaining a creative mindset. His goal is to consistently tap into the boundless creative energy that resides within him. By drawing wisdom from Gita 8.14, he understands how consistent contemplation on creativity and a strong connection with it cause inspiration and ideas…
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148 - Samskaras Determine Our Level of Shraddha | Swami Tattwamayananda
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Shraddha cannot be properly translated in English. Shraddha refers to a sense of sanctity and sacredness that helps us preserve higher values. It can also mean faith in scriptures, God, teacher, and a sense of integrity. One of the verses says: “A man is only as much as the shraddha he has.” 2nd verse: “The shraddha of human beings is three-fold – …
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In Episode 17, Saurin embarks on a quest to uncover how and where to find creative inspiration. Inspired by Chapter 7, Verse 8 of the Gita, he delves into the omnipresence of creative energy in the Universe and harnesses this cosmic creativity through mindfulness, curiosity, non-learning, and meaningful interactions. Consequently, every moment tran…
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In this episode of GITA interviews, host Emery Geosits welcomes William Ho of HKBN Enterprise Solutions, a longtime member of the Global IT Alliance. Emery and William discuss the evolving technology landscape in Asia as competition rapidly increases. A focus on strengthening security solutions and ensuring protection for the client is a priority f…
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147 - What is Shastram? | Swami Tattwamayananda
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21st verse: “There are three gates to a hellish life – hellish conditions created from our own actions. These three gates are lust, anger and greed (kamah, krodhah, lobhah). These three should be abandoned.” Every wrong action has desire or lust as its source. Once we have a desire, we direct our senses and energy to fulfill that desire. Not all de…
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We welcome you to join us in building a community of creative souls on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Reach out to us at gitacreativesoul@gmail.com or find us on: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube And don't miss an episode - subscribe to the podcast today! Bhagavad Gita for the Creative Soul Produced by The Voice Bank Concept …
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In Episode 15, Saurin discusses the mind's constant state of anxiety about the future, lingering bitterness from the past, and the chaos of the present moment. He embarks on a quest to figure out a worry-free, regret-less, clear-minded existence. Drawing inspiration from Chapter 6, Verse 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, he explores how the mind can serve as…
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146 - We Build Our Own Spiritual Destiny | Swami Tattwamayananda
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17th verse: “Extremely conceited, haughty, filled with pride and intoxication of wealth, they perform all sacrifices with great ostentation disregarding all ordinances.” This is the literal translation. The meaning of the verse is that such people do things in an improper manner without any consideration for propriety. Kama refers to desire – the m…
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In Episode 14, Saurin is looking to overcome his birthday blues and rediscover the joy of celebrating his birthday. As he reflects on childhood memories and his evolving perspective, he unearths a surprising connection between birthdays and the Bhagavad Gita, specifically Chapter 2, Verse 28. Join him as he discovers how he plans to celebrate the e…
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145 - Blind Pursuit of Desires | Swami Tattwamayananda
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The 16th chapter is an analytic study on the basic elements of human personality. Its purpose is to help people understand fundamental values that have enriched human civilization. It reminds us that we should not forget those values in our pursuit of wealth, power and comfort. 11th verse: “There is continuous thought in the mind – no control, no r…
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In Episode 13, Saurin wonders if there’s a fool-proof method to determine if his creative work is complete enough to be published. He discovers the answer in Chapter 2, Verse 48 that allows him to be committed yet detached throughout the creative journey. He embraces the profound insight that your works are not babies but children on a journey to f…
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The 16th chapter does not just give a list of dos and don’ts. It makes us understand the subtle differences between the characteristics. For example, one of the Asuri traits that is described is Dambhah, big show of one’s status. In relation to it, it describes Darpah as another Asuri trait. Someone who may be humble and calm, may assure himself of…
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Join us in Episode 12 as Saurin figures out how to lead a meaningful and fulfilling existence amidst the unpredictability that life brings. He shares his profound insights from Chapter 2, Verse 41, highlighting the critical role of a focused intellect for those with unwavering determination. Discover how he is mastering scattered thoughts, sustaini…
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143 - Guiding Ourselves Towards Divine Qualities| Swami Tattwamayananda
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16th Chapter: Verses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Gita’s conclusion is that the essence of spirituality is about becoming a good human being. This is emphasized in the 9th chapter, in the 12th chapter and in the 16th chapter. The qualities described in these chapters should be imbibed and should express themselves in our everyday interaction with fellow beings…
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In Episode 11, Saurin explores Chapter 18, Verse 48 of the Bhagavad Gita, grappling with the fact that not all aspects of his creative work are enjoyable. He discusses strategies for embracing less glamorous tasks, such as focusing on the bigger picture, celebrating achievements, and seeking opportunities for growth. Join him as he navigates the ch…
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142 - Daivi and Asuri Sampat | Swami Tattwamayananda
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The 16th chapter discusses human characteristics by dividing them into two groups. The first group is called Daivi Sampat – those who have divine spiritual characteristics and are naturally inclined to do good. The second group is called Asuri Sampat – those who have a natural instinct for the opposite qualities. For example, there are some who liv…
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In Episode 10, Saurin explores the art of persevering versus seeking new paths in his creative journey. Drawing profound insights from the Bhagavad Gita, and inspired by Chapter 2, Verse 40, he confronts the fear of failure and reshapes his perspective on setbacks. And with a strategy centered on curiosity, learning, play, and seeking feedback, he …
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