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Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

Gautamji, disciple of Swami A. Parthasarathy
Bhagavad Gita
Vedanta
Karma Yoga
Desire
Self-Realization
Intellect
Spiritual Growth
Selflessness
Ego
Attachment
Enlightenment
Vedanta Philosophy
Happiness
Desires
Arjuna
Krishna
Self
Knowledge
Yoga
Karma

The Bhagavad Gita teaches the essence of the ancient Vedanta philosophy. Vedanta is the complete wisdom for achieving a peaceful, productive, and purposeful life in this world.

In this podcast series, Gautamji, senior disciple of Swami A Parthasarathy, explains the Gita verse by verse, focussing on its practical application in modern living.

Gautamji also addresses student questions on the Gita an... more

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In this episode, Gautamji explains the purpose of meditation and why a seeker must first reduce desires through knowledge, selfless action and devotion. Krishna then begins to describe the disciplines required of the advanced seeker whose mind is con... more

In this Q&A session, Gautamji answers questions on the individual self and the Self, mastery of the mind, and the process of spiritual growth. He discusses conditioned consciousness, self-effort, balance and the movement from knowledge to wisdom. He ... more

In this episode, Gautamji explains that as knowledge becomes wisdom, we become less dependent on external objects and people for our happiness. Krishna describes the spiritually evolved person as remaining equal amid differences in material value and... more

In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s teaching that we must raise ourselves through our own effort. The mind we master becomes our friend, while the uncontrolled mind becomes our enemy. As self-control develops, we become increasingly peaceful... more

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Episode: E114. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verses 21–23 ‘The Yoga of Renunciation of Action in Wisdom’ | Gautamji

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Host of the series explaining the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta verse by verse; facilitates Q&A and practical insights.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • The real and practical wisdom

    Growing up in India, the Bhagavad Gita was a familiar name. However, I used to consider it merely a religious book. That ignorance prevailed until I started listening to Gautamji's discourses. Not only does it follow a structured approach, but it also offers practical ways to overcome the challenges of life. Without his teachings, I would have never believed that we can be both peaceful and productive at the same time

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Audiences value the balance of philosophy with real-life anecdotes and questions.
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Many find the verse-by-verse format approachable and deeply clarifying.

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E154 Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji
Q: What should one's attitude toward praying and devotion be if the aim is not to ask for things or overtly express gratitude?
Attitude should be non-selfish and aware of the divinity behind everything, not seeking personal gain. True prayer involves recognizing the Self and the universal Sun behind all life, without inserting the self into the equation.
E154 Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji
Q: Does dedicating one's actions to a higher cause count as prayer even if one doesn't spend the day explicitly praying?
Yes. Vedanta emphasizes practicality; one can live and act in the world with a higher purpose, turning everyday work and duties into spiritual practice and yajna, rather than needing to sit and chant all day.
E154 Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji
Q: You have often said prayers and worship are not part-time pastimes. Could you please explain?
Prayers and worship should become full-time awareness, with thoughts directed toward the Self at all times, including while working or tending to family. The point is to continually assess whether actions and thoughts support spiritual evolution rather than being purely worldly ambitions.
E153. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji
Q: The question was, sometimes even to do the obligatory duties, you do need to have some desire, right? Especially if you have blockages even trying to carry it out, do you need some force or some kind of thing to push through all those difficulties?
Yes, the impulse should come from the understanding that duty is performed in a spirit of service. When the motive is service rather than personal gain, the action becomes a step toward spiritual growth and the mind is strengthened to endure obstacles without becoming attached to the outcome.
E145. Vedanta & Bhagavad Gita | Q&A | Gautamji
Q: Please explain the concepts of delusion and illusion and how each arises from its predecessor.
Delusion begins with Brahman existing as the sole reality while we misapprehend it due to ignorance; illusion arises when that ignorance turns into misperception, projecting a world that is not truly as it seems. Through stepped clarification, the speaker outlines how ignorance leads to misinterpretation (illusion) and how enlightenment dispels both.

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The show delivers verse-by-verse explanations of the Bhagavad Gita paired with Vedantic principles, emphasizing practical application in everyday life. Episodes blend structured philosophy with Q&A, helping listeners translate ancient wisdom into actions at work, in relationships, and within personal growth. A distinctive trait is the host's long-form, devotional-instructional delivery that bridges rigorous study with accessible real-world guidance, often tying concepts to renunciation, self-control, and compassionate action.

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