The Bhagavad Gita Series with Amish and Bhavna

Welcome to another episode of our Bhagavad Gita series with Amish and Bhavna! In this thought-provoking episode of the Bhagavad Gita podcast series, Amish and Bhavna dive deep into Chapter 16, Verse 4—a chapter that explores the divine and demoniac qualities. This discussion begins with a reflection on what Bhagavad Gita has to say about those who may possess demoniac characteristics as listed in...

Join Amish and Bhavna in this compelling episode of the Bhagavad Gita podcast series as they dive deep into Chapter 2, Verse 31—a pivotal moment where Krishna urges Arjuna to embrace his duty as a warrior without hesitation. The discussion explores what it truly means to follow a warrior’s code, drawing parallels between the Gita’s teachings and the legendary Bushido code of the Japanese Samurai,...

Join Amish and Bhavna as they dive deep into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring Chapter 1, Verse 23. In this episode, they unravel the concepts of Shatrubodh (understanding the enemy) and Swayambodh (understanding oneself), drawing rich connections between the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and contemporary issues. What to Expect in This Episode: Scriptural Insights: Discover the signific...

In this episode of Amish and Bhavna’s Bhagavad Gita Series, we dive deep into Chapter 10, Verse 38, exploring the profound themes of secrets, authenticity, and the transformative power of silence.  Lord Krishna declares: "Amongst secrets, I am silence, and in the wise, I am their wisdom." Keeping Someone’s Secret: Being trusted with someone’s secret is a true test of character. It means...

Welcome to another episode of our Bhagavad Gita series with Amish and Bhavna! In this thought-provoking discussion, Amish and Bhavna explore the deeper meanings of two powerful shlokas from the Gita—Chapter 16, Verse 3 and Chapter 10, Verse 38. They begin by unpacking the divine qualities listed in Chapter 16, Verse 3, focusing especially on kṣamā (forgiveness). While forgiveness is considered a d...

Join acclaimed author Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in this 26th episode,  as they dive deep into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, connecting its ancient teachings to the complexities of modern dating and relationships. In this episode, they explore Chapter 16, Verse 21—a verse that warns against the destructive forces of lust, anger, and greed—and reveal how these age-old pitfalls manife...

In this thought-provoking 25th episode of the Bhagavad Gita series , Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy explore Chapter 17, Verse 15 , diving deep into the power of speech, the intent behind our words, and the subtle line between honesty and harm. They discuss: The concept of white lies — are they justified? Why the truth should be spoken with love , but not avoided. How the inability to face the truth...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the 24th episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they delve into Chapter 11, Verse 32, a pivotal moment in the Vishwaroop Darshan of Lord Krishna. This profound shloka, famously misquoted by Oppenheimer during the creation of the atomic bomb, is often misunderstood. Amish and Bhavna explore the deeper meaning of the word "Kaal," which signifies not...

In this enlightening twenty third episode of the Bhagavad Gita series, Bhavna Roy and Amish Tripathi delve into Chapter 6, Verse 16 of the Bhagavad Gita , a shloka that emphasizes the importance of moderation and balance in life . The discussion explores: Why the Middle Path , as taught in both the Gita and Buddhism, is the most sustainable way to live. The four stages of sleep – what ancient wisd...

In this twenty-second episode of the Bhagavad Gita Series, Amish Tripathi and Bhavna dive into Chapter 2, Verse 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring the profound teachings on the effects of excessive pleasure and pain. The discussion focuses on how we can achieve equanimity (sam bhava) amidst life’s highs and lows. Amish and Bhavna also shed light on the three types of pleasures described in the Git...

In this powerful twenty-first episode of the Bhagavad Gita with Amish & Bhavna , we explore Chapter 1, Verses 34 and 35—verses that reflect Arjuna’s deep inner conflict at the edge of a great war. Recorded before the recent terror attacks by Pakistan in Pahalgam and the Indian Armed Forces’ retaliatory strikes on Pakistani terrorist bases & military installations, this discussion feels eve...

In the twentieth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series, Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy delve into Chapter 2, Verse 57 —a powerful teaching on how to remain unshaken by life's ups and downs. Amish and Bhavna explore how true wisdom lies in detachment—not in indifference, but in emotional resilience. Using inspiring modern-day examples like Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan , who continued to play...

In the nineteenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series, Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy explore the final shloka, Chapter 18, Verse 78, where Sanjaya declares that wherever the greatest master and the greatest disciple come together, there will be splendour and victory. This profound verse highlights the essence of the Guru-Shishya Parampara, a tradition where the guru does not provide ready-made a...

In the eighteenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series, Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy discuss Chapter 18, Verses 72 and 73, focusing on the power and challenge of habits. Despite Lord Krishna’s insistence that Arjuna listen carefully, Arjuna later forgets much of what he learned, prompting Krishna to recite the Anu Gita —a summary of the Bhagavad Gita that is intriguingly longer, with 1,000 verse...

In the seventeenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series, Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy delve into Chapter 1, Verses 7 and 8, which list the great warriors on the Kaurava side of the battlefield. Among them is Vikarna, the lone truth-teller among Duryodhana’s brothers, who opposed the humiliation of Draupadi yet remained loyal to his brother. Amish and Bhavna draw a fascinating comparison to Kumbh...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the sixteenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss Chapter 5, Verses 1 and 4, where Arjuna questions whether Sanyaas (the path of renunciation) is superior to Karma Yog (working with devotion). Lord Krishna explains that both paths lead to the same ultimate goal when followed with sincerity. Renunciation is not about escaping life’s challenges...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the fifteenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss Chapter 6, Verses 34 and 35, where Arjuna laments the restless nature of the mind. Lord Krishna responds with timeless wisdom, explaining that through consistent practice and detachment, the mind can be mastered. Drawing parallels to Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers , Amish and Bhavna explore how g...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the fourteenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss the opening verse of the Gita, Chapter 1, Verse 1. In this shloka, Dhritarashtra asks Sanjay to describe the battlefield, subtly absolving himself of responsibility for the war he helped bring about. Amish and Bhavna draw fascinating parallels with Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare’s Macbeth , ex...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the thirteenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they explore Chapter 14, Verse 5, which delves into the three gunas—Sattva (goodness), Rajas (passion), and Tamas (ignorance)—that exist within all of us. They discuss how each guna has a purpose, teaching us the importance of balancing stillness, drive, and rest in our lives. Explaining the concept using...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the twelfth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss Chapter 4, Verse 40, which explores faith and the doubting nature. Lord Krishna teaches that excessive doubt leads to suffering and stagnation, as skeptical souls find no happiness. While doubt can be valuable for seeking answers, it must not become an endless cycle. Amish and Bhavna delve into...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the eleventh episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss Chapter 4, Verse 7, and Chapter 10, Verses 37 and 38. In these famous shlokas, Lord Krishna explains that whenever righteousness declines, he manifests on Earth to restore balance. However, this teaching is not about fatalism. Krishna also reveals that he is the best version of all that exists,...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the tenth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they explore Chapter 18, Verse 63, a powerful testament to Hinduism’s non-dogmatic approach. In this verse from the Bhagavad Gita’s concluding chapter, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that after imparting all the knowledge, the choice is his to ponder and decide his path. Drawing parallels with Lord Ram’s teachings...

Description -  Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the ninth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss Chapter 6, Verses 5 and 6, profound teachings on Dhyaan Yog. Lord Krishna emphasizes that we are responsible for our own elevation or downfall, urging us to understand the nature of the mind. The shlokas explain how mastering the mind transforms it into a friend, while failing to do...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the ninth episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they explore Chapter 3, Verse 35, a profound teaching on Karma Yog—the Yoga of Action. Lord Krishna emphasizes that it is better to fulfill one’s own duty, even imperfectly, than to follow the path of another’s duty. Amish and Bhavna delve into historical and fictional examples, from the Nazis during the Holoc...

Join Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy in the 7th episode of their Bhagavad Gita series as they discuss Chapter 2, Verse 27, which addresses the inevitability of death as a natural part of life. They explore how Lord Krishna teaches us not to lament this universal truth, delving into the void and uncertainty after death and humanity's quest for immortality. Discover how the Dharmic perspective vie...