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Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

Gautamji, disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy

The Bhagavad Gita teaches the essence of the ancient Vedanta philosophy. Vedanta is the complete wisdom for achieving a peaceful, productive, and purposeful life in this world.In this podcast series, Gautamji, senior disciple of Swami A Parthasarathy, explains the Gita verse by verse, focussing on its practical application in modern living.Gautamji also addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. In addition to the verse by verse explanations, these will be

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E73. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 3 Verses 1–5 'Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/17

In this opening session of Chapter 3, Karma Yoga – the Yoga of Action, Gautamji introduces the Gita’s most practical teaching — how to act in the world with the right motive and clarity of purpose. He explains Arjuna’s confusion between knowledge and action, the importance of intention behind every deed, and how selfless work purifies the mind. Drawing from vivid examples, Gautamji shows that renouncing action is not spirituality — acting rightly is. True growth lies not in escape, but in

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22:32

E72. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 71–72 'Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/15

In these concluding verses of Chapter 2, Gautamji explains how peace is found by rising above the ego’s constant “I” and “mine.” He shows how selfish emotions like jealousy, fear, and arrogance stem from this false sense of identity, and how true growth comes through service, sacrifice, and dissolving ego.More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how

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22:32

E72. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 71–72 'Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/15

In these concluding verses of Chapter 2, Gautamji explains how peace is found by rising above the ego’s constant “I” and “mine.” He shows how selfish emotions like jealousy, fear, and arrogance stem from this false sense of identity, and how true growth comes through service, sacrifice, and dissolving ego.More about the podcast:The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how

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22:32

E72. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 71–72 'Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/15

In these concluding verses of Chapter 2, Gautamji explains how peace is found by rising above the ego’s constant “I” and “mine.” He shows how selfish emotions like jealousy, fear, and arrogance stem from this false sense of identity, and how true growth comes through service, sacrifice, and dissolving ego. More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how

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24:58

E71. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 70 ‘Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/12

In this talk, Gautamji explains how all worldly desires and objects, no matter how abundant, remain finite compared to the infinite bliss of the Self. Just as mighty rivers merge into the ocean without altering its fullness, the enlightened soul remains unmoved by pleasures or possessions, finding total peace within. He contrasts this vast contentment with the restless craving and fear that define ordinary human life, urging us to reflect on the futility of chasing satisfaction in the world. In this

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37:57

E70. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 67–69 | 'Yoga...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, Gautamji explains how the senses drag the mind, carrying away the intellect, and why true discipline begins by restraining that first pull toward objects. He concludes with the striking contrast between worldly life and the enlightened vision—what appears as day to most is night to the sage, and what is night to most is day to the one established in wisdom.More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of

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37:57

E70. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 67–69 | 'Yoga...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, Gautamji explains how the senses drag the mind, carrying away the intellect, and why true discipline begins by restraining that first pull toward objects. He concludes with the striking contrast between worldly life and the enlightened vision—what appears as day to most is night to the sage, and what is night to most is day to the one established in wisdom.More about the podcast:The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life

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23:03

E69. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 65–66 ‘Yoga of...

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2025/11/03

In this episode, Gautamji clarifies the subtle difference between attachment and desire, showing how one thin stream of thought binds us to an object before it matures into desire and fear of loss. He explains how self-control leads to peace of mind, and how peace in turn makes the intellect sharp and effective. He concludes with verse 66, highlighting that without steadiness of mind there can be no knowledge, no focus, no peace—and without peace, no real happiness.More about the podcast:The

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E68. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/31

In this Q&A, students ask how to escape the “ladder of fall” once a thought has begun—are there exits before obsession and destruction, and how should one withdraw from toxic environments to recover? Gautamji also answers questions about lingering memories (photos), whether an intense desire aligned with higher values still destroys, and how intellect, self-control, and the right environment help reverse the downward spiral. More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and

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E67. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/28

Gautamji Answers Questions from StudentsIn this episode, Gautamji helps us gain a clear understanding of Brahman—the enlivening principle that sustains the world. He explains that the direct path to liberation from worldly entanglements and suffering lies in acquiring the knowledge of Brahman, the ultimate goal of all Vedantic teaching. He further outlines the practices required to internalize and assert this knowledge.More about the podcast:The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical

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25:23

E66. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 64 ‘Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/25

In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s teaching that self-control is not denial but the ability to live in the world without being ruled by likes and dislikes. When actions are guided by the intellect rather than impulses, and the mind does not linger in the past, one gains inner peace.More about the podcast:The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can

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E65. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/21

In this Q&A session, Gautamji addresses questions on how to preserve and grow the intellect, the importance of right company, food, and unselfish living in safeguarding spiritual progress, and the role of early morning study in strengthening one’s thinking. He also clarifies the true meaning of ahimsa, explains common misunderstandings of renunciation, caste, and karma, and shows how a single unchecked thought can escalate into attachment, desire, anger, and downfall.More about the podcast: The

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E64. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 60–63 ‘Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/18

In this episode, Gautamji explains how even a wise person can be carried away by the turbulence of the senses and why the intellect must guide the mind. He highlights that only with controlled senses is one prepared for meditation and outlines the famous “ladder of fall,” which shows how a single thought can spiral into attachment, desire, anger, and ultimately destruction.More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of

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E63. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 59 ‘The Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/13

In this episode, Gautamji explains Verse 59 of Chapter 2, where Krishna teaches that while sense objects fall away through abstinence, the subtle relish for them remains until the Supreme is realized. He highlights the twin disciplines of knowledge and self-control, and shows through examples and the Ramayana how conviction and focus on the higher help us overcome lingering desires.More about the podcast:The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal

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E62. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 58 ‘The Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, Gautamji continues with the concluding portion of Chapter 2 where Krishna describes the perfect human being. He recaps the earlier verses that explain how true wisdom brings inner satisfaction, freedom from agitation, and dynamic action without attachment. He then turns to Arjuna’s last question—how does the sage speak and interact with the world? Through Verse 58, Krishna uses the analogy of the tortoise to illustrate how a seeker must learn to withdraw the senses when faced with

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E61. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/09/30

In this Q&A session, Gautamji addresses thought-provoking questions on the instinct to have children and whether that desire is essentially selfish. The discussion also turns to parenting—how to fulfill one’s obligations to a child without creating expectations, how to recognize the selfishness hidden in parental worry, and when to learn to let go. Through everyday examples and references from scriptures, Gautamji shows how intellect and understanding can guide parents to perform their duty with

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28:45

E60. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/09/22

Gautamji Answers Questions from Students:In this episode, Gautamji explores the transformative power of true service and self-sacrifice as a means to rise above selfishness and free the mind from worldly attachments. Rooted in the principles of Karma Yoga, selfless action is presented not just as a noble ideal, but as a vital practice for spiritual growth. By engaging in unselfish service, one purifies the mind, refines emotions, and cultivates inner clarity on the path toward Self realization.More

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E59. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 57 'The Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/09/16

In this podcast, Gautamji explains that the mark of steady wisdom is freedom from dependence on the world. A person established in the Self is not bound by fear, anger, or endless craving, but acts dynamically without attachment. Using practical examples, he shows how shifting our satisfaction from results to right action transforms our lives. Happiness, he emphasizes, arises not from selfishness but from unselfishness—living for something higher than oneself.More about the podcast: The Bhagavad

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E58. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 56 'The Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/09/08

In this episode, Gautamji continues to discuss Krishna’s description of the sage of steady wisdom. Such a person is not shaken by sorrow, nor carried away by joy, and remains free from desire, fear, and anger. Through real-life examples, he shows how external events are never in our control, yet with spiritual wisdom we can face them with balance and ease.More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to

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E57. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verse 55 'The Yoga of...

Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living ·

2025/09/02

In this episode, Gautamji guides us through Chapter 2, Verse 55 of the Bhagavad Gita, where the Blessed Lord reveals the true nature of a person of steady wisdom. Krishna explains that when one gives up all desires of the mind and finds complete contentment in the Self alone, that person is established in wisdom. As Gautamji points out, this teaching shows us that renunciation is not about forcing ourselves to give things up, but about rising to a higher joy that makes lesser attachments fall away

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