Arise Arjuna Foundation - The Bhagwad Gita

Apr 19 2022 36

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A respected Psychiatrist introduces us to the ancient teachings that are both the blueprint, and the foundation of today's Mindfulness movement. These are the philosophies that played vital roles in both India's and America's independence from England. The doctor tells us how The Gita changed his life and how The Gita can ease the trauma and help meet many of the challenges that he has spent a lifetime treating in his patients. "The Gita" podcast opens an ancient door to help you return to Self and find peace.

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Episode 216 - Conclusion and Introduction

Apr 19 2022 28 mins

The doctor has completed our journey through the Gita and Krishna's conversation with Arjuna, but this episode will top the list of episodes on all of our outlets so it will serve both as a conclusion to our study and an introduction to both those finding us for the first time, and those who want to start again as part of their ongoing search for Knowledge and spirituality. We offe

Episode 215 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #70-72

Apr 01 2022 18 mins

E215 - Those who study this Gita, these dialogs between Krishna and Arjuna worship Brahman with the sacrifice of ignorance. But once you learn this, your negativity goes away. At the end of the Gita, Krishna ask Arjuna "Do you understand what I have said? Has the ignorance within you been destroyed? Do not grieve."

Episode 214 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #66 thru #69

Mar 29 2022 28 mins

E214 - Give up your nature fully and I will liberate you from your sins.

Episode 213 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #63 thru #65

Mar 25 2022 19 mins

E213 - This utmost of secrets was told by me to you. Consider it completely and carefully, then do as you wish.

Episode 212 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #60 thru #62

Mar 22 2022 22 mins

E212 - You are destined to do action because of your personality. You can not change your nature by willpower, instead, learn to use your nature for good. Conduct your life as a dedication to Brahman.

Episode 211 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #56 thru #59

Mar 18 2022 25 mins

E211 - When you surrender all of your actions, you will enter the eternal, omnipresent abode ... Do not let your mind keep slipping from your duties, including those for Brahman. Keep your mind on Brahman and it will help you overcome all obstacles.

Episode 210 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #54 and #55

Mar 15 2022 26 mins

E210 - Once he becomes Brahman, he no longer grieves. We continue talking about the qualities of self-realized people. With devotion a person knows Brahman, and after knowing Brahman he enters Brahman and becomes one with Brahman.

Episode 209 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #51 thru #53

Mar 11 2022 20 mins

E209 - A person of pure intellect has given up his likes and dislikes and given up love and hate.

Episode 208 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #48 thru #50

Mar 07 2022 19 mins

E208 - One should not give up their natural karma or duty, even though it may not be perfect. Arjuna says that all karmas are "covered with fault". Your Karma is born to you and as you keep doing your duty, you become freer of desires, because as you attach to higher ideals, your lower desires fall off and you move closer to peace of mind.

Episode 207 - Gita - Chapter 18 verses #47 thru #49

Mar 01 2022 40 mins

E207 - We continue our discussion of the importance of doing your own duty, that which you are born to do, even if serving someone else's duty is more materially rewarding. Doing your own duty leaves you calm and peaceful, without agitation and sin (mental disturbance). We do this to calm our mind and minimize the disturbance of our minds so that we can meditate because meditation