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 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
At this time, Arjuna is essentially sitting there with a completely stunned expression. Krishna has instructed him on karma, knowledge, meditation, and the Divine itself. However, one question remains unanswered—the most fundamental. The one that keeps even the strongest among us up at 3 a.m. “What happens when we die?” And deeper still: “What exactly … Read more
Knowing and Experiencing God. After the first six chapters on conscious living, Chapter 7 explores the purpose of your existence. Krishna now shifts gears, explaining the nature of ultimate reality rather than how to govern the mind. In summary, this is where spirituality takes on a human dimension. Krishna stops being Arjuna’s charioteer. He becomes … Read more
Life is loud. There is no denying it. Deadlines, social media, relationships, bills, news, gossip, notifications—it’s all noise and distraction. Nevertheless, Krishna says to Arjuna: “The greatest power you have is not muscle, skill, or money—it is the mind. And the mind can only be mastered through meditation.” Chapter 6, Dhyana Yoga, teaches us how … Read more