Gita For Daily Living

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 11, 12, & 13 The lecture discusses basic preparations for meditation, the place of meditation, the seat for meditation, the correct posture for meditation, and the goal of meditation prescribed in the Bhagavad Gita. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 7, 8, 9 & 10 The lecture discusses techniques for excelling in life by developing even-mindedness by not giving undue importance to anything or a relationship. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 4, 5 & 6 The lecture discusses the relationship of the higher self to the lower self. The higher self may become a friend of the lower self or an enemy depending on one’s willingness to listen to the inner voice. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 1, 2 & 3 The lecture discusses the path of action for an aspiring seeker to achieve the quiescence of mind needed for contemplation and the path of inactivity for the accomplished seeker to achieve the ultimate freedom. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjf...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 27, 28, & 29   The lecture discusses the concluding verses of Ch. 5, which introduce the theme of the next chapter – Yoga of Meditation. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 25, 26 & 27 The lecture discusses the qualities of a person who obtains absolute freedom – Moksha and why he engages in the welfare of all beings. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 22, 23 & 24 The lecture discusses how to achieve liberation from the bondage of our desires and anger,recognizing that the objects of enjoyment are also the wombs of unhappiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 19, 20 & 21 The lecture discusses how to find permanent happiness by detachment from the pleasures experienced by contact with the World of objects recognizing that they are temporary and not capable of providing endless satisfaction. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56V...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 16, 17 and 18 The lecture discusses how ignorance veils the true identity of the self and how one can remove this veil by the light of knowledge and achieve perfection. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 13, 14 and 15 The Lecture discusses the nature of the individual self, Prakriti (natural world), and its relationship with the Supreme Self – God. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE  

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 10, 11, and 12. The lecture discusses how to act in this world without getting attached to the results, the only means to attain eternal peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 7, 8, and 9. The lecture discusses the nature of “Yoga-Yuktah,” a person who has mastered the Path of Action. While working in this world, he does not think he is doing anything but sees that the Prakriti is working within itself. The self is not involved in any action. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 4, 5, and 6. The lecture discusses the terms Karma Yoga and Sanyasa as defined in Bhagavad Gita and how they should be practiced for self-improvement. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE  

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 1, 2, and 3. The lecture discusses why performing actions in the spirit of  Karma Yoga is more appropriate for most seekers than the renunciation of action in Sanyasa. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 41 & 42 The lecture discusses the call of Bhagavad Gita to destroy the doubt in one’s heart about the true nature of the self by establishing in the Yoga of Self-Knowledge. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 38, 39 & 40 The lecture discusses the qualities required as prerequisites to achieve the knowledge that leads to eternal peace by recognizing the true self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 35, 36 & 37 The lecture discusses how the knowledge about the self will release a seeker from the bondage of all actions. This knowledge is available to all seekers; even the most sinful person has the same chance and right to acquire this knowledge. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www....

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 32, 33 & 34 The lecture discusses how a seeker should approach a teacher to get knowledge about the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 29, 30 & 31 The lecture discusses Pranayama–restraining breath & Pratyahara – Controlling diet as the other two methods of purifying mind & intellect, our inner equipment to recognize the true self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lS...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 26, 27 & 28 The lecture discusses various Yagnas prescribed in scriptures such as Deva Yagna, Brahma Yagna, Dravya Yagna, Tapas Yagna, Yoga Yagna, Swadhyay Yagna, & Gnan Yagna. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE  

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 23, 24 & 25 The lecture discusses the traditionally chanted verse before taking a meal in most parts of India – “Brahma Arpanam, Brahma Havihi, Brahma Agnau, Brahmana Hutam. Brahmaev Ten Gantavyam, Brahma Karma Samadhina”. The instrument of offering is Brahman, the object of offering is Brahman, the offeror is Brahman, and t...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 20,21 & 22 The lecture discusses how one can develop a detached attitude towards actions to remain content with the results in all situations. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE    

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 16, 17 & 18 The lecture discusses the complex nature of action and inaction and why it is essential to know about them. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE    

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 13, 14 & 15 The lecture discusses the most misunderstood verse of Bhagavad Gita about the creation of four types of people differentiated by their qualities and actions. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE    

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 11 & 12 The lecture discusses the technic of getting rid of attachment, fear, and anger, which are the root causes of our sorrows, and why most of us fail to practice it. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE