Gita For Daily Living

Neil Bhatt

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Gita for Daily Living is a biweekly podcast that distils the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and presents it in a way that is action-able and relevant to daily life

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343 episodes

Episode 494: Chapter 11, verses 31 - 36

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 31 through 36 The lecture discusses Arjuna’s reckoning that the supreme self he is witnessing in the cosmic form is the Lord of Lords. Evil runs away in fear when his presence is felt, and the sages praise his glory. Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to become the instrument of the supreme and enjoy the credit as everything is already done by him, whether we take part in it or not. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

24m
Jan 06
Episode 493: Chapter 11, verses 28, 29 and 30

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 28, 29, & 30 The lecture discusses the relationship of death and destruction with birth and creation from a cosmic perspective. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

20m
Dec 22, 2024
Episode 492: Chapter 11, verses 25, 26 and 27

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 25,26 & 27 The lecture discusses Arjuna’s vision of the death and destruction of all sons of Dhritarashtra, Bhisma, Drona, Karna, and the warrior chieftains on his own side. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

18m
Dec 07, 2024
Episode 491: Chapter 11, verses 22, 23 and 24

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 22,23 & 24 The lecture discusses Arjuna’s vision of all beings entering the mouth of the supreme being. Some are fearful, but the other great souls blissfully praise the Lord with sublime hymns. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

22m
Nov 24, 2024
Episode 490: Chapter 11, verses 19, 20 and 21

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 19, 20 and 21 The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s vision of a terrifying and fearsome aspect of the supreme being. He sees that not only he is terrified, but all three worlds are trembling with fear. The devas fear losing their existence, but the sages and perfect beings are fearless and wish well to all beings. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

19m
Nov 10, 2024
Episode 489: Chapter 11, verses 16, 17 and 18

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 15, 16 and 17 The lecture discusses Arjuna’s realization that the world of plurality and its cause are both part of the same ultimate reality we call God, Brahman, or Ishvara. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

22m
Oct 26, 2024
Episode 488: Chapter 11, verses 13, 14 and 15

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 13, 14 and 15 The lecture discusses Sanjaya’s narration of Arjuna’s vision, his reaction to seeing the entire world in one place, and the beginning of Arjuna’s description of the Universal form. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving

19m
Oct 12, 2024
Episode 487: Chapter 11, verses 9 - 12

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 9, 10, 11 and 12 The lecture discusses Sanjay’s narration to King Dhrutarastra of the cosmic form that Arjuna saw. Sanjay witnessed the event due to the divine vision given to him by Ved Vyasa. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE Gita for Daily Living - Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@GitaforDailyLiving  

17m
Sep 28, 2024
Episode 486: Chapter 11, verses 5 - 8

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 5, 6, 7 and 8 The lecture discusses the Divine Vision Given to Arjuna by Lord Krishna, which enabled him to see the Lord's cosmic form, the many in one, without the space or the time separating them. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

21m
Sep 15, 2024
Episode 485: Chapter 11, verses 1 - 4

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 11 “Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form” Verses 1, 2, 3 and 4 The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s request to see Krishna’s Divine Cosmic Form, described as a source of all things and beings in previous chapters so that he can experience the oneness of all things and beings and understand the relationship of a limited self with the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE __ __

20m
Sep 01, 2024
Episode 484: Chapter 10, verses 39 - 42

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 39, 40, 41 and 42 The lecture discusses the concluding verses of Vibhuti Yoga, clarifying that these examples are only for the guidance of the seeker and do not limit the nature and presence of the omnipresent self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

18m
Aug 17, 2024
Episode 483: Chapter 10, verses 36, 37 and 38

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 36, 37 & 38 The lecture discusses examples that we consider harmful, such as gambling, and unusual examples of himself, Arjuna, and the author of Mahabharata, Ved Vyasa, demonstrating that the negative is as much a part of God’s manifestation as the other divine manifestations and we are all part of his manifestations. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

24m
Aug 04, 2024
Episode 482: Chapter 10, verses 33, 34 and 35

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 33, 34 & 35 The lecture discusses the Lord’s manifestations as an ever-existing time, the source language as letters and compound words, an ever-existing time, dispenser of fruits of actions, all-devouring death, and finer qualities that are considered feminine, poetic meters, months, and seasons. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

21m
Jul 22, 2024
Episode 481: Chapter 10, verses 30, 31 and 32

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 "Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord" Verses 30, 31 & 32 The lecture discusses examples of the great devotee Prahalad, the Time, the King of Jungle Lion, and the King of Birds Garuda as the manifestations of all-pervading God. It also outlines why the River Ganges represents the perennial knowledge flowing from teacher to student and Krishna's repeated assertion that he is the cause of this creation, the beginning, middle, and end of everything. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE  

27m
Jul 08, 2024
Episode 480: Chapter 10, verses 27, 28 and 29

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 27, 28 & 29 The lecture discusses the concept of churning of the milky ocean and the puranic examples of Great Weapon Vajra; all desires fulfilling Kamdhenu Cow, Lord of desires Kandarpa, Vasuki Snake as well as Uchhaisrava the flying horse and Airavat the four-tusked elephant that came out of the milky ocean during the great churning.  

23m
Jun 23, 2024
Chapter 10, verses 24, 25 and 26

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 24, 25 & 26 The lecture discusses the glory of the Himalayan Mountain range, the importance of Japa Yoga, and how to use the one-syllable sound symbol of God, “OM,” to meditate on the supreme Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

18m
Jun 08, 2024
Episode 478: Chapter 10, verses 20 - 23

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 20,21, 22 & 23 The lecture discusses divine glory through various examples given by Lord Krishna, where the presence of the supreme self, the beginning, middle, and end of everything in this world, can be experienced. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

27m
May 26, 2024
Episode 477: Chapter 10, verses 17, 18 and 19

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 17,18 & 19 The lecture discusses the practical difficulties each seeker experiences in conceptualizing the nature of God even after learning the nature of the supreme self. Arjuna articulates this difficulty to Krishna for the benefit of all seekers of the truth. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

20m
May 11, 2024
Episode 476: Chapter 10, verses 14, 15 and 16

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 14,15 & 16 The lecture discusses our faith in the truth that God is the source of all things and beings, but we have practical difficulty realizing it. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

20m
Apr 27, 2024
Episode 475: Chapter 10, verses 11, 12 and 13

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 11, 12,13 The lecture discusses the nature of the Supreme Self as described by the great rishis, such as Narada, Asita, Davala, and Vyasa, as well as Krishna himself to Arjuna. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

20m
Apr 14, 2024
Episode 474: Chapter 10, verses 7 - 10

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 7 through 10 The lecture discusses Buddhi Yoga – Understanding of oneness with the infinite self, which can be experienced by worshipping him as the one who is the source of all beings with devotion and how “Satsanga” - the company of other sincere seekers helps in such pursuit. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

22m
Mar 30, 2024
Episode 472: Chapter 10, episodes 4, 5 and 6

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of The Opulence of the Lord” Verses 4,5 and 6 The lecture discusses the various positive qualities of our minds as the expression of the supreme self, which created the world as his mental creation. The negative attributes of the people we see are due to the lack of identification with the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE  

21m
Mar 17, 2024
Episode 472: Chapter 10, verses 1,2 and 3

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of Divine Glories” Verses 1,2 and 3 The lecture summarizes the previous chapters and discusses why even the wise and most evolved persons fail to recognize God’s presence even though he is Omnipresent. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

25m
Mar 02, 2024
Episode 471: Chapter 9, verses 31, 32 and 33

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 31,32,33,34 The lecture discusses why one should not get discouraged by any disadvantages or disabilities one encounters in life to achieve the highest goal of life, which is finding permanent happiness and peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

23m
Feb 18, 2024
Episode 470: Chapter 9, verses 28, 29 and 30

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 28, 29 and 30 The lecture discusses Krishna’s promise of equal opportunity to all human beings to become one with the Supreme Self, even those who have fallen into a life of sin or are disadvantaged by circumstances. By simply offering all our actions to God, we can free ourselves from all limitations and sorrows, as he is the same to all. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

21m
Feb 04, 2024
Episode 469: Chapter 9, verses 25, 26 and 27

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 25, 26 and 27 The lecture discusses that we do not need any wealth or knowledge to worship God. We can offer whatever is available to us as a token of our love for him, and he will gladly accept it. We can free ourselves from all limitations and sorrow without changing our lifestyle and goals, by offering all our actions to him. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

25m
Jan 21, 2024
Episode 468: Chapter 9, verses 22, 23 and 24

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 22, 23 and 24 The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s assurance that for those who worship him steadfastly, he takes care of Yoga (Things to achieve) and Kshema (Protections of things achieved) for them; therefore, just doing good is not good enough without the knowledge of our relationship with the Supreme Self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

21m
Jan 06, 2024
Bonus Episode: Unity in Diversity - the message of the Gita and Upanishads

Unity in Diversity – Unmistakable Message of the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads The lecture was delivered at the plenary session of the 8th International Gita Seminar at the Kurukshetra University on December 18, 20023. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

20m
Dec 31, 2023
Episode 467: Chapter 9, verses 19, 20 and 21

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 19_20­_and 21 The lecture discusses the futility of expecting permanent happiness by fulfilling desires no matter how noble the desires are. Once the existing desires are fulfilled, you must start working to fulfill new desires created in the process. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

24m
Dec 24, 2023
Episode 466: Chapter 9, verses 16,17 and 18

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 16_ 17 and 18 The lecture discusses our relationship with the supreme being, the father, the mother, and the grandfather of every being in this World. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

29m
Dec 09, 2023