Gita For Daily Living

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 48 and 49 Lecture discusses  Krishna’s definition  of Yoga for the common man - “Equanimity of mind is Yoga” Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE    

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 45 through 47 Lecture discusses one of the milestone verses in Bhagavad Gita “Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma phalesu kadachan……….” Your right is to act but never to the fruits of your actions.  Never keep fruits as the motivator of your actions, and also never get attached to inaction. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - ...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 42,43,& 44 Lecture discusses how misinterpretation of  Vedic literature promoted by some people created confusion in the society about the goal of life and the means to achieve it. They prescribe actions that result in rebirth after rebirth. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 39, 40, & 41 Lecture discusses how even a little practice of Karma-Yoga relieves one from the great fear of death. There is no danger of wasted efforts and reverse effects. The lures of heavenly pleasures delude people and make them lose the focus of achieving everlasting happiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 35,36,37 & 38 Lecture discusses the downside of not performing one’s duties and win-win situations irrespective of the outcome in performing one’s duties diligently with equanimity of the mind. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 32,33 & 34 Lecture discusses the importance of performing one’s duties. Duties are ordained by one’s nature and not performing them would create negative impressions on the mind. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 29,30 & 31 Lecture discusses the expressions of seekers on learning about the nature of the self. Some see it in wonderment, some talk about it in amazement; some hear about its wonderful nature and some become speechless on experiencing it. However, no one understands its real nature. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bh...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 26,27, & 28 Lecture discusses the nature of the self from a perspective of a continuous cycle of birth and death. Bhagavan argues that even from that perspective, one must not worry about the consequences of performing duties in an adverse situation. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playl...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 23,24, & 25 Lecture discusses the nature of the self as the imperishable, immutable reality, which is beyond perception and comprehension.   Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 19, 20, 21 & 22 Lecture discusses the relationship of our body with our self. Just as we acquire new clothes when our old clothes get worn out the imperishable - self leaves the body that has become unsuitable and acquires a new body. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW5...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 17, &18 Lecture discusses the imperishable nature of all-pervading supreme self and perishable nature of names and forms perceived by the senses. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 14,15 &16 Lecture discusses the nature of our experiences in the life of pleasure and pain, heat and cold, etc. and the guidance from Lord Krishna about how to deal with them. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 11,12 &13 Lecture discusses the concept of imperishable nature of the self and introduction of reincarnation in Bhagavad Gita. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses  6 through 10 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s surrender to Krishna seeking his guidance as his disciple in dealing with the confusing situation he was facing on the battlefield. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 1 through 5 Lecture discusses the six schools of Philosophy and Lord Krishna’s initial response to Arjuna’s arguments for not fighting the war in the previous chapter. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 44 through 47 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s final argument for not fighting the war and his declaration to Krishna that it will be better for him to die at the hands of Kauravas without resisting as he realized that the war would have disastrous consequences for the society and the culture. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 40 through 43 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s argument how this act of war will destroy families and family values which in turn will destroy the society as the women without protection of men will get corrupt and will give rise to impure generation. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 36 through 39 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s willingness to give up his life to avoid committing the sin of waging war which destroys families. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 32 through 35 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s conclusion that no good is going to come out of this war as the people for whom I wanted this kingdom and comforts are standing here ready to sacrifice their lives. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 28 through 31 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s state of mind after he had a chance to review the people arrayed in both armies. He loses his enthusiasm to fight the war to win the kingdom back from the evil cousins. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 24 through 27 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s observations of the people arrayed in both armies. He sees his kith and kin are standing there eager to kill each other. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 19 through 23 Lecture discusses Arjuna’s state of mind when he asks Krishna to place his chariot in the middle of the two armies.  Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 13 through 18 Lecture discusses Pandava’s response to the declaration of war with Bhisma blowing his conch and others in the Kaurava army following him.  Pandava army led by Krishna and Arjuna blew their own conches which created fear in the hearts of Kauravas.  Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.co...

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 7 through 12 Lecture discusses Duryodhana’s assessment of the strengths of the two armies. He feels even though his army is larger it is insufficient while Pandava’s army though smaller is sufficient.  Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE   

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 1 through 6 Lecture discusses Dhritarashtra’s anxiety and Duryodhana’s insecurity when the two armies were facing each other just before the great Mahabharata war. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE