Gita In Action Podcast

Why do we keep chasing things that don’t actually last? In this episode of The Gita in Action Podcast, we explore a powerful insight from the Bhagavad Gita: everything that attracts us in this world—beauty, success, relationships, even moments of joy—is like a spark. It shines for a moment… and then it fades. So what are we really looking for? Through real-life examples, honest reflection, and pra...

What if the problem isn’t what you’re pursuing… but how you’re seeing? In this class from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 10 – Vibhuti Yoga), we explore a powerful shift: instead of constantly chasing success, recognition, beauty, or fulfillment in the world… what if we learned to see everything as a reflection of something deeper? Krishna explains that everything we’re drawn to— beauty, strength, inte...

What are we actually working for? In this class, we explore one of the most grounding (and confronting) truths from the Bhagavad Gita—everything material will eventually be taken away. Our roles, achievements, possessions, even our bodies… all temporary. So what actually stays? Krishna explains that while death takes everything external, our consciousness, desires, and spiritual growth stay with u...

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 (Vibhuti Yoga) and a powerful shift in how we see the world around us. Krishna explains that the most powerful, beautiful, and extraordinary things in creation are not meant to inflate our ego or become objects of our enjoyment. Instead, they are meant to point us back to their divine source. Through examples like time, the lio...

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore one of the most beautiful sections of the Bhagavad Gita—Krishna’s vibhutis, or His divine manifestations. Krishna explains that when we see something extraordinary in the world—great wisdom, beauty, strength, intelligence, or natural wonder—we are actually seeing a small reflection of the divine source behind everything. From the power of the mind… to...

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore a beautiful section of the Bhagavad Gita where Krishna begins describing His vibhutis—His extraordinary manifestations throughout the world. Why are we so naturally attracted to beauty, talent, power, and greatness? According to Krishna, all of these things are just tiny sparks of His divine splendor. Instead of getting lost chasing the sparks, the Git...

It’s one thing to believe in God. It’s another thing to remember Him in the middle of traffic, deadlines, relationship tension, and daily stress. In this class, we explore Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 10 (verses 15–18), where Arjuna asks a deeply practical question: How can I constantly think of You? If God is the source of everything, how do we actually stay connected in real life? We discuss: Why humil...

Is spiritual life supposed to be emotional… or intellectual? In this class, we explore why real faith can’t rest on feeling alone — and can’t survive on philosophy alone either. Through Arjuna’s powerful declarations in Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 10, we examine what it actually means to accept Krishna as the Absolute Truth — not because it feels good in the moment, and not just because a book says so,...

We live in a world that rewards thinking. Analyze it. Study it. Master it. Control it. So naturally, many of us assume we can understand God the same way — by thinking harder. But the Bhagavad-gita tells us something radically different. In Chapter 10, verse 11, Krishna explains that the Supreme Truth cannot be grasped through speculation alone. No amount of intellectual effort can capture the inf...

In Bhagavad Gita 10.10, Krishna makes a powerful promise: “To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.” So often we think spiritual growth means mastering philosophy, eliminating doubt, or becoming “advanced.” But this verse turns that idea upside down. Krishna isn’t asking for brilliance — He’s asking for sincerity. In this e...

We spend so much of our lives chasing happiness — planning for it, chasing it, squeezing it out of moments. But what if happiness was never meant to be chased? In this class on Bhagavad Gita 10.9, we explore what happens when Krishna becomes our inner home. Instead of living for fleeting bursts of pleasure — the “lamentation sandwich” of hankering, brief enjoyment, and regret — the Gita invites us...

What actually changes when we stop seeing God as an abstract idea and begin trusting Him as the source of everything? In this class, we explore a subtle but life-changing shift described in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10: the movement from understanding Krishna intellectually to feeling genuinely cared for by Him. When that understanding becomes real, devotion stops feeling forced. Trust grows naturally...

So much of what we chase in life is driven by the hope that this version of the dream will finally satisfy us — a better outcome, a better role, a better feeling, a better situation. And yet, even when those dreams come true, the sense of fulfillment often fades. In this episode, we explore a central insight of the Bhagavad Gita: that material life, no matter how refined or successful, is still a...

Why does Krishna spend so much time describing His greatness in the Gita? Is it to impress us—or to draw us closer? In this class, we explore how understanding Krishna’s opulence doesn’t create distance, but actually deepens intimacy. When love is rooted in relationship, knowing how great someone truly is doesn’t make the connection colder—it makes it more meaningful. Just as awe can enrich human...

Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Gita is often called The Most Confidential Knowledge — not because it’s complicated, but because it’s deeply personal. In this episode, we walk through the heart of Chapter 9, verse by verse, to understand who Krishna really is and what He’s inviting us into. This chapter reveals a God who isn’t distant or abstract, but personal, lovable, and eager for relationship — a Go...

What does Krishna actually ask of us in devotion? Not perfection. Not constant spiritual highs. He asks for relationship. In this class on Bhagavad Gita 9.34, we explore the difference between devotion and emotion, and why love for God is proven not by how inspired we feel, but by how consistently we show up. Drawing parallels with human relationships, this talk unpacks bhakti as a living, recipro...

The Bhagavad Gita doesn’t promise a problem-free life — it offers something deeper: purpose. In this episode, we explore what Krishna means when He describes this world as temporary and filled with difficulty, and why that truth isn’t meant to make us numb, pessimistic, or detached from others’ pain. Instead, it invites us to live with steadiness, compassion, and meaning even when the world feels...

Bhagavad-gītā 9.32 is often quoted as one of the most uncomfortable verses in the Gita — especially when it comes to women and spiritual qualification. So what is Krishna really saying here? In this episode of Gita in Action, we slow down and look at the verse in its full cultural, philosophical, and devotional context. We explore how karma and jñāna paths functioned in ancient society, how social...

What happens when a sincere devotee falls down? Does a mistake cancel spiritual progress? Does God ever walk away? In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad-gītā 9.30–31, where Krishna makes one of His most compassionate promises: “My devotee never perishes.” This conversation is about real spiritual life — not perfection, but persistence. Not appearances, but the direction of the hea...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore one of the most comforting truths of the Bhagavad Gita: even when we fall, our spiritual identity remains untouched. Using the beautiful metaphor of the moon—unchanged by the tiny dark spots on its surface—we look at how Krishna sees us beyond our mistakes, conditioning, and struggles. Through personal reflections on addiction, family pain, and the complexity...

Krishna says He’s impartial, yet He also says He becomes a friend to those who love Him. So which is it? In this episode, we dive into the sweet paradox of Krishna’s love — a love that is open to everyone, but intimately experienced by those who turn toward Him. We talk about the burning Ferris wheel moments, the closed doors in life, and how Krishna steps back or steps in depending on our own des...

What if God isn’t asking you for perfection, wealth, or elaborate offerings—but something far simpler and far more personal? In this episode, we explore Bhagavad-gita 9.26–27, where Krishna reveals what He truly desires from us and why even a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water—when offered with love—means more to Him than the grandest display. We talk about the difference between liking God and lov...

In this episode, we continue our journey through Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 (Texts 9.23–9.25) and explore a subtle but powerful shift Krishna invites us to make — moving from a transactional relationship with God to one rooted in love. We talk about why people often approach God (or demigods) for specific results, how faith can be real yet indirect, and why different paths lead to different destinati...

What if spiritual life isn’t about giving a perfect performance… but about simply showing up with sincerity? In this episode, we explore the incredibly comforting promise Krishna gives in Bhagavad Gita 9.22: When we offer even a little devotion, Krishna personally steps in — protecting what we have and providing what we lack. We talk about: Why Krishna cares for more than just our soul — He cares...

We all go through life chasing comfort, security, love, or success — hoping each new “upgrade” will finally make us happy. But over and over again, we run into the same reality: everything in this world eventually fades. In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 9.18–21, where Krishna lovingly shows us a bigger picture. He reveals that He is the source behind every blessing and every bit of suppor...