by kṛṣṇadaasa | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog, Lectures
The core essence of Advaita Vedanta Let us explore the core principles of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic spiritual philosophy emphasizing the oneness of the individual self (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman). It explains that our sense of separation from...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog, Lectures
You can get an good introduction to the Bhagavad Gita over here The term “Sruti” in Hindu philosophy refers to ‘that which is heard’, implying a divine origin. Here’s an overview of the Sruti literature: The Vedas The Vedas are the foundational...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Dec 4, 2023 | Bhagavad Gita Live Sessions, Blog, Lectures
Dhyana Yoga: Shlokas 24 to 30 If you have not already done so, I would request you to review the Chapter 5, Karma Sanyasa Yoga before studying chapter 6 as that would help set the right context. You can find the explanation of the previous set of shlokas, 18 to 23 of...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Sep 3, 2023 | Bhagavad Gita Live Sessions, Blog, Lectures
Karma Sanyasa Yoga: Importance of Bhava: Shlokas 5 to 9 If you have not already done so, I would request you to review the Chapter 4, Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga before studying chapter 5 as that would help set the right context. You can find the explanation of the...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Jun 12, 2023 | Bhagavad Gita Live Sessions, Blog, Lectures
Karma Yoga: Overcoming Lust: Shlokas 36 to 43 Discover the transformative wisdom of Bhagavad Gita 3.36–3.43, where Krishna reveals the root cause of our spiritual struggles and provides pathways for overcoming lust. In these crucial verses, Arjuna inquires why...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Jun 5, 2023 | Bhagavad Gita Live Sessions, Blog, Lectures
Performing Swadharma with Samatvam: Shlokas 29 to 35 These verses from the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita provide a powerful lesson on Swadharma, emphasizing the importance of performing one’s duty in alignment with one’s inner nature. Krishna teaches that acting...
