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
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
… 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