Adhyay 17 feels like Krishna is taking a psychological deep dive into the human operating system. After hearing about heavenly and demonic attributes in the previous chapter, Arjuna poses a pointed question: What about those who do not follow scriptures but live with sincerity? What about people who act on faith, even if they don’t … Read more
If the Gita were a psychological evaluation tool instead of a spiritual scripture, Adhyay 16 would be the personality audit no one wants to take but everyone badly needs. Krishna is setting down the template for human behavior, not from a place of judgment, but from brutal compassion. It’s the chapter that compels us to … Read more
If the Bhagavad Gita had a final deck that was only shown to board members, Adhyay 15 would be that exclusive briefing. Krishna goes full “CEO of the universe” in this section, breaking down the architecture of existence—what runs it, what supports it, and what the true source code underlying everything we chase, love, win, … Read more
If the Bhagavad Gita was a launch manual for the soul, Adhyay 14 is Krishna inviting Arjuna into the boardroom and displaying the backend code that powers every human mentality. There is no sugar-coating or spiritual fluff—only the basic mechanics. He refers to it as Gunatraya-Vibhaga Yoga, or the science of the three gunas. And, … Read more
Adhyay 13 of the Bhagavad Gita portrays Krishna as the supreme spiritual scientist. There’s no poetry, drama, or battlefield intensity—just sheer existential clarity dropped like truth bombs. If Adhyay 12 was about devotion, Adhyay 13 is about discovering who you are, why you behave the way you do, and which aspects of yourself remain constant. … Read more
If the Gita had a chapter that felt like a comforting hug following the cosmic turmoil of Chapter 11, this was it. Arjuna had just experienced Krishna’s Vishvarupa, a limitless, dazzling, universe-inside-a-universe form. He’s overwhelmed, humbled, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually revitalized. So naturally, he asks the most human question possible: “Krishna… how do I stay … Read more
If the Gita were a Marvel film, Adhyay 11 is when Krishna removes the mask and displays his “cosmic superhero” form. Except that this is not CGI. This is a demonstration of full consciousness. Since Adhyay 1, Arjuna has been asking questions, doubting himself, philosophizing, overthinking, and generally experiencing a massive existential crisis. Krishna calmed … Read more
In Adhyay 10 of the Gita, Krishna explains to Arjuna that he understands his confusion. You are overwhelmed. Let me show you who is driving the entire cosmos.” But the beauty is that Krishna achieves it without thunder, lightning, or miracles. He accomplishes this by pointing out common things that we take for granted. This … Read more
Every scripture has at least one passage that is particularly impactful. The passage in question is passage 9 of the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna informs Arjuna, “I’m about to drop the highest knowledge—the one secret that dissolves fear, suffering, and confusion.” And he means it. This is not a poetic metaphor. This is the unedited truth … Read more
Is Buddha the incarnation of Vishnu? Let’s talk about it honestly. “Truth does not belong to anyone. It only waits for someone who is ready to notice it. The internet enjoys a good discussion, and this one has been ongoing for centuries: Was Buddha an avatar of Vishnu? Depending on who you ask, you will … Read more