Chapter 5: Karma Sannyasa Yoga (The Yoga of True Renunciation). In this chapter, Arjuna is faced with a dilemma: should he sacrifice everything and leave the world, or continue fighting? Sounds familiar, right? We face the same dilemma every day. Should I leave my work or stay? Should I forgive or move away? Should I … Read more
We humans are odd. We keep moving, chasing goals, working, and stressing—but few of us pause to think, “Why am I even doing all of this?” That basic “why” is where Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita begins, with dyana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge). In Adhyay 3, Krishna discussed Karma Yoga, which is fulfilling … Read more
Ever pondered why we stay working all day? For money? Respect? To make someone proud. Or just because the world says, “You have to do something!” That’s exactly what Arjuna asked—and, to be honest, it’s what every living human secretly asks themselves. And this is where Karma Yoga starts. Karma Yoga implies doing your duty … Read more
Do you know what’s wild? We’ve spent our entire lives collecting labels like they were Pokémon cards. “I am a student. I’m the boss. I am depressed. I am spiritual. I am successful. “I am a failure.” Ashtavakra examines all of this and softly drops a truth so powerful that it shakes the ground beneath … Read more
Emotions soar, thoughts churn, people press buttons, deadlines scream, and social media scrolls endlessly. It’s like being in a cyclone; most of us are tossed around, clutching to whatever piece of wood floats by. Ashtavakra’s wisdom? Stop clutching. Instead, become a witness. The serene presence that observes everything without being carried away. Janaka’s innocent Question … Read more
Freedom Beyond the Mind: The End of Desire and Fear. We are all addicted to chasing something. Money, love, recognition, peace, or the next “big thing” will ultimately make us feel whole. When we’re not chasing, we’re running from rejection, loss, quiet, and ourselves. That is the loop. Desire propels us ahead, while fear drags … Read more
… the Breakdown. Arjuna, the unstoppable warrior, had just dropped his bow in the center of the battlefield. What’s on his mind? Cracked open. What about his heart? torn between duty and love. And his spirit? Completely lost. He’s seated on the floor of his chariot, stricken with misery. That is where Chapter 2 begins—right … Read more
The Breakdown is the Beginning. when we fear we’re falling apart, something deeper within us awakens. Arjuna did not fall on the battlefield because he was weak. He fell because he is human and can feel. And that is the secret message of Adhyay 1: your collapse is not the end, but the beginning. Arjuna’s … Read more
Have you ever had a dream that felt too real? You wake up sweating, heart beating, and convinced that what just happened definitely occurred. But as soon as you open your eyes, it vanishes—like smoke from a candle. That is how Ashtavakra explains the world we inhabit. Not to dismiss life as pointless, but to … Read more
life does not always go as planned. You study hard, hustle, love profoundly, and have huge dreams. Even so, things continue to crash. The job does not work out. The person leaves. The scheme fails. And in the chaotic stillness that ensues, the only thing on your mind is, “Why this happened?” The Bhagavad Gita … Read more