In this last chapter, we summarize the entire Gita. Our goal in life is to increase Sattvic Guna, refine Rajasic Guna, and eliminate Tamasic Guna. Learn what’s it’s to live a life of Arajarshi, which means sagely inwardly, kingly outwardly.

In this chapter, Krishna explains how our behavior or our conduct is made of the three gunas – Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic. And how these three Gunas force us to act in a certain way. Learn what Om Sat Tat means. “Om tat sat” is a mantra which ensures that our approach to life is not tāmasic (for ill purpose) or rajasic (for temporary selfishness).

This chapter discusses the values humans tend to adopt and how our values define us. Krishna categorizes humans based on the values: Deva Sampat and Asura Sampat. Deva Sampat is more spiritual in nature with values like fearlessness, truthfulness, calmness, patience, renunciation, non-violence, control of senses, modest, gentle, absence of greed or desire. Asura Sampat is more materialistic in nature . Anger, arrogance, delusion, desire, pleasure, worries, ego – all...

This episode summarizes the essence of not just the Gita but also Vedic scriptures. It covers four topics - what is the world, who am I, what is Brahmanda or the Universe, and what is the relationship between me, the world and the Universe. Learn about the concept of Purushottam, and how it tries to attract our mind and soul all the time.

In this chapter, learn three Gunas of Prakriti or nature - Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Sattva is the principle of joy, harmony or peace.Rajas is the principle of passion and activity.Tamas is the principle of passivity. Learn how these three Gunas are interconnected and how we can find balance.

In the 13th Chapter, we cover how 24 material elements constitute the material nature and bodies. And how Atman is independent of material elements. Learn the difference between Kurukshetra and Dharmashetra. Kurukshetra means conflict within ourselves. Dharmashetra means conflicts are always around us, but not within us.

This chapter begins with a question as to which is the best, the worship of the AKSARA or the indefinable impersonal Brahman or that of the absolute person, which is Krishna. God can be experienced in two ways - NIRGUNA and SAGUNA. NIRGUNA is the eternal all -pervading and omnipresent divine consciousness. SAGUNA is the manifestation of God in some form. NIRGUNA is worship of God without form. SAGUNA is worship of God with form. Learn more about how to take the path of Bhakti!

In this chapter, we explain the meaning of Krishna’s Universal Form. Vishawaroopam is the cosmic consciousness and its manifestation as the entire universe. Gita has illustrated a symbolic and personified form of Brahmanda or the Universe. Krishna shows Ishvara’s pleasant form. But Arjuna’s amazement turns into fear as he witnesses the transformation of Ishvara’s cosmic form. The “Soumya roopa” or the pleasant form morphed into the “Ugra roopa”, the fear-inducing ...

This chapter is know as Vibhuti Yoga - Vibhuti means the Forms or manifestations. In stunning terms, Krishna describes his might and magnificence by reciting each place in the cosmos and on the earth where Krishna is present Learn what Viveka means, and how Krishna explains what's real and what's unreal.

In this episode, learn the concept of Bhakti Yoga. Understand what Krishna meant when he said, “a'ham sarva- bhuteshu” He says – “I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him.”

In this episode, we discuss the concept of God in the most philosophical and esoteric way. Understand what is the “life of darkness” and “the life of light.” And why we fear death so much. Understand the most beautiful concept of Life - Jeevan Mukti.

In this episode, Krishna says we are all born with wisdom, we are all wise but we fail to use our wisdom. This is because we fail to follow three phases of SHRAVANA (Listening), MANANA (Contemplating the truth) and NIDHI-DHYASANA (Living and breathing the truth). Learn this powerful lesson from Krishna. Learn how Krishna explains the concept of God. What are the four kinds of Bhaktas or devotees? What are Apara Vidya and Para Vidya?

In this episode, we cover Chapter Six, focusing on Dhyana Yoga or meditation. Learn key techniques of meditation as explained by Krishna. How your mindset should be,How your meditation posture should be,How your eating habit should be, How your lifestyle should be. How your interaction with others should be. We also cover what Patanjali suggested, which is, "By cultivating attitudes of friendliness (Maitri) toward the happy, compassion (Karuna) for the u...

In this episode, learn Four types of people and how one can progress in life.Story of City with Nine Gates and how Maya influences its citizensWhy meditation or Dhyana is so difficult and how we can adapt Ashtanga Yoga l.Why we fail to succeed in life... and what is the least we can do to get enlightened in this life.

In this episode, learn three key lessons from Chapter Four What’s the difference between Jiva-Janam and Isvara- Avatar?What are the five daily activities that can help us gain higher knowledge?What’s the difference between Consciousness (Atman) and Ego (Ahamkara)?

In this episode, learn six critical points from the third chapter. What are the three types of Karma?How can you have an ideal attitude to be a Karma Yogi?What is inaction?What is Yajna? What are the five types of Yajna?Why can’t you get inner peace? Why is svadharma? And why you just follow your own path? And learn how these three factors cause frustration and misery in life Kama – Irsya – Krodha Kama, a deep, extensive desire, or lust leads to Irsya, greed, or jealousy...

In this episode, learn six key points from the second chapter. What is Samkhya Philosophy?What is self-realization?What is Sattvic Buddhi?What is Karma Yoga?How do you let go of your desire?What are your duties? And learn three aspects of Karma Yoga. Choosing the right action (Sattvic Buddhi)Dedicating to the actions (Ishvara Arpana Buddhi )Accepting any result as a gift( Prasaada Buddhi)

In this episode, learn how Raga (attachment), Soga (Grief) and Moga (Delusion) are interconnected. We start Season 2 with Periamma’s interpretation.

In this episode, we describe The Eight Limbs of Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.The Yamas listed asAhimsa – not harming or non-violence;Satya– speaking the truth or avoiding falsehood;Asteya– not stealing;Brahmacharya – celibacy; andAparigraha– having no sense of ownership.The Niyamas are what Patanjali wants Yogis to adapt. These are –Shaucha– purity of both body and mindSantosha– contentment in the sense of not always see...

Let's go back to the basic philosophy of Yoga and learn Patanjali Yoga Sutras. You must have heard about the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga‘ – that philosophy is ‘just one’ part of Patanjali Yoga Sutras. And can you believe that Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras has nothing to do with asanas? He does not speak about those Yoga poses that we are aware of. His entire verses focus on mind and how Yoga can regulate our minds. In this episode we discuss Who was Patanjali and what is Patanjali Yoga Sutras...