Vedanta: Ancient Wisdom for Life

Bhagavad Gita - 20 Qualities of True Knowledge - 3

The last episode in this series covers Verses 9 to 12 of Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita. It expounds further qualities exhibited by a person with true knowledge. These i

Bhagavad Gita - 20 Qualities of True Knowledge - 2

In this episode Swamiji explains Verse 8 of Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita. The verse presents a staggering definition of what constitutes true knowledge. It is not erud

Bhagavad Gita: 20 Qualities of True Knowledge - 1

This opening episode sets the context for the twenty qualities of a jñānī - a person endowed with true knowledge from Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita. Swami A. Parthasara

Bhagavad Gita: The 35 Qualities of Devotion - 5

The last episode in this series covers Verses 18 to 20 of Chapter 12 of the Bhagavad Gita. The verses conclude Lord Krishna’s portrait of the ideal devotee with qualities

Bhagavad Gita: The 35 Qualities of Devotion - 4

Continuing from the previous episode, verse 15 of Chapter 12 introduces three more qualities: not agitating the world, not being agitated by the world, and remaining free

Bhagavad Gita: The 35 Qualities of Devotion - 3

The third episode in this series explains Verses 14 and 15 of Chapter 12 of the Bhagavad Gita. The verses introduce another eight qualities of devotion—ranging from perfe

Bhagavad Gita: The 35 Qualities of Devotion - 2

The episode expounds the first seven qualities of a devotee—beginning with no hatred towards any being, compassion, egolessness and inner balance. Swami A.Parthasarathy

Bhagavad Gita: The 35 Qualities of Devotion - 1

This series is based on Chapter 12 of the Bhagavad Gita wherein Lord Krisha expounds 35 qualities of true devotee of God. Devotion is not blind faith, routine prayer or m

The Perfect Human Being - 13

In the last episode of this series Swamiji explains verses 71 and 72 of Chapter II of the Bhagavad Gita. The verses summarise the definition of human perfection, the stat

The Perfect Human Being - 12

Episode 12 of 'The Perfect Human Being' series expounds verses 69 and 70 of Chapter II of the Bhagavad Gita. The verses highlight the staggering difference between the li

The Perfect Human Being - 11

In this episode, Swamiji presents Krishna's logically derived conclusion in verse 68 of Chapter II of the Bhagavad Gita that spiritual wisdom is measured by one's mastery

The Perfect Human Being - 10

This episode is based on Verse 67 of Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita. The verse illustrates a striking metaphor to convey that in the absence of intellectual governance an

The Perfect Human Being - 9

Episode 9 of the series on 'The Perfect Human Being’ expounds verse 66 of chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita. Swamiji helps one understand that unless one exercises self-cont

The Perfect Human Being - 8

In Episode 8 Swamiji highlights the dangers of allowing likes and dislikes to directly determine one’s actions in life. In a world of contradictions, chances are that wha

The Perfect Human Being - 7

In this episode, Swamiji defines and explains the mechanism of self-control as presented in verses 64 and 65 of Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita. By practicing self-control

The Perfect Human Being - 6

Episode 6 of the series presents two powerful verses from the Bhagavad Gita which expound the “Ladder of Fall”. The verses detail the devastating impact of ungoverned tho

The Perfect Human Being - 5

Based on verses 60 and 61 of Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, this episode highlights the power of the senses and how they can be destructive to even those who are knowled

The Perfect Human Being - 4

In this episode Swamiji reveals the Gita's secret to gaining mastery over sense objects. The Gita explains that by merely abstaining one cannot overcome one's desires for

The Perfect Human Being - 3

In this third episode of the series on 'The Perfect Human Being' from the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji explains Lord Krishna's answers on how an Enlightened person conducts him

The Perfect Human Being - 2

In episode 2 of ‘The Perfect Human Being’ series from the Bhagavad Gita, the great warrior Arjuna asks Lord Kṛṣṇa to define the nature of an Enlightened person. How does