In this episode, we will try to understand the meaning of the third word of the Fourth  verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta - Maheshwasa ( Those who carry huge bows and arrows ) In this fourth part of the explanation of the fourth verse, we will talk about following things, - Understanding the word "Maheshwasa" ( Those who carry huge bows and arrows ) - Importance of proper tools and equipments - Knowledge and ability is useless without proper tools and equipments - Understanding the word "Maheshwasa" in reference of Vishnusahastra - Green Revolution and White Revolution of India - Role of M.S. Swaminathan and Verghese Kurien in development of India - How did Krishna get his Sudarshan Chakra? - How did Arjun get his mighty bow called Gandiv? - Money is the most important tool - Philosophy behind Karna's character in Mahabharat - Why did Kunti leave Karna after birth? - Why did Kunti ask for Yudhisthir as the first child? - Interesting true story of renowned Gujarati poet Mariz - Real meaning behind the curse given to Karna by Parshuram - Why is it that the real cause of most of our misery is our improper donations?

Bhagwad Geeta - Chapter 1 - Verse 4 - Meaning Of The Fourth Verse Of Geeta - Quality Of Being Brave And Valorous - Bravery And Valor Of Lakshaman In this episode, we will continue our discussion from the previous episode about the meaning of the second word of the Fourth verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta - Shura ( Quality of being Valorous ) In this third part of the explanation of the fourth verse, we will talk about following things, - Understanding the word "Shura" (Valorous) - What is the difference between Valor and Anger? - Why is satvik anger needed and should not be suppressed? - Why should Lakshman be considered as a person of valor and not just as an angry person? - We will talk about three different occasions of Ramayan in order to understand the brave character of Lakshman. - How Lakshman abhors the idea of being superstitious and leaving things to destiny. - Thoughts of Lakshman on destiny, luck and hard work. - What Lakshman considers the best option for humans, whether to leave things on luck and destiny or to work hard? - Why is Valmiki Ramayan being ignored?

Bhagwad Geeta - Chapter 1 - Verse 4 - Meaning Of The Fourth Verse Of Geeta - Quality Of Being Valorous In this episode, we will try to understand the meaning of the second word of the Fourth verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta - Shura ( Quality of being Valorous ) In this episode, we will translate Sanskrit word first and then we will try to understand the meaning of the word in proper context. In this second part of the explanation of the fourth verse, we will talk about following things, - Understanding the word "Shura" (Valorous) - What is the difference between Valorous and adventurous / courageous ( Sahasik )? - What is the difference between being Valor and Anger ( Sahasik )? - Why is valor being considered as the most important quality? - Why should Lakshman be considered as a person of valor and not just as an angry person? - Why is Gandhiji a valorous person? - Meaning and explanation of a Vedic mantra ( Rastra Gaan Mantra )- Aa Bhraman Bhramano Bhramvarchasi jayatam.

Bhagwad Geeta - Chapter 1 - Verse 4 - Meaning Of The Fourth Verse Of Geeta - Importance Of Living In Present Complete translation and the meaning of the Fourth verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. In this episode, we will translate Sanskrit words first and then we will try to understand the meaning of the verse in proper context. In this first part of the explanation of the fourth verse, we will talk about following things, - Understanding the word "Atra" - What is the meaning of living in present - Importance of Living In Present - Why was Geeta told during the war? Or why the backdrop of war is important for Geeta. - Why must interpretation of good / holy books be done in the current context?

This episode is not directly related to our thread of Bhagwad Geeta discourse but I believe it will help us in understanding Geeta better. In YouTube it is easy to create another playlist but here on podcast it is not convenient so I will keep it here for time being until I can create a separate podcast for such topics. In this discourse we will try to understand one of the most famous poetic lines of Kabir. In these just four lines Kabir has beautifully managed to put the essence of entire vedic teachings ( Ved, Upanishd, Geeta ... ). Ek Ram Dasharath ka beta, Ek Ram ghat ghat me baitha, Ek Ram ka sakal pasaa, Ek Ram hai sabase nyara... We will try to understand these lines with the help of Geeta.

This episode is not directly related to our thread of Bhagwad Geeta discourse but I believe it will help us in understanding Geeta better. Besides I believe the listeners won't mind putting it here since this knowledge is also passed by Lord Shree Krishna to Uddhavji in Shirmad Bhagwat. In YouTube it is easy to create another playlist but here on podcast it is not convenient so I will keep it here for time being until I can create a separate podcast for such topics. In this discourse we will learn about twenty four teachers of Avadhut Dattatrey Maharaj. From these 24 Guru of Dattatrey there are lots of things to learn for us for spiritual as well as for social life.

Complete translation and the meaning of the Third  verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. In this episode, we will translate Sanskrit words first and then we will try to understand the meaning of the verse in proper context. In this second part of the explanation of the third verse, we will talk about following things, - Birth of Dhurstdhumn ( Son of Drupad and his objective ) - Revenge of Drupad - Some interesting stories from the Dron Parva of Mahabharat War

Complete translation and the meaning of the Third  verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. In this episode, we will translate Sanskrit words first and then we will try to understand the meaning of the verse in proper context. In this first part of the explanation of the third verse, we will talk about following things, - Birth of Dron, Krupacharay, Krupi ( Dron's wife and Krupacharya's sister ), Ashwathama ( Dron's Son ) - Dron's education - Dron's meeting with Parshuram - Dron as a teacher of Pandav and Kaurav - Revenge of Dron with Drupad Also we will talk about the story of Karna and Eklavya

Bhagwad Geeta - Chapter 1 - Verse 2 - Meaning Of The Second Verse Of Geeta Complete translation and the meaning of the second verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. In this episode, we will translate Sanskrit words first and then we will try to understand the meaning of the verse in proper context.

Complete translation and relevant meaning of the very first verse of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. In this episode ( seventh and final part of the first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta ), we will translate Sanskrit words first and then we will understand the meaning of the verse in proper context. Some of the terms like Dharma and Yuyutsava have been explained and discussed in detail in previous episodes. Also we will talk about what Maharshi Arvind has to say about the process of understanding scriptures like Ved, Upanishad and Geeta.

What is the meaning of the name Krishna and Keshav? What does the name Mahakali mean? Why didn't Krishna accept gifts and food from Duryodhan? Did Krishna really eat tasteless bhaji at Vidurji's place? With whom Krishna arrived in Kauravsabha ( court of the King Dhrutarastra )? Why did Duryodhan try to capture and imprison Krishna? What did really happen when Duryodhan tried to capture and imprison Krishna? What was the message of Kunti ( Mother of Pandav ) to Krishna for her sons? Does Satyug and Kaliyug really exist? What is Kunti's belief about differnt Yug ( Satyug, Kaliyug, Tretayug and Dwaparyug )? What is the meaning behind Kunti's story of Vidula and his son Sanjay? What is the meaning of all different colors of Indian national flag? Was Samrat Ashok really great? Why is Samrat (King) Ashok's understanding of Dharma not mature? In this episode ( sixth part of the first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta ), I am going to answer the above questions in relation to the discussion of the word 'Yuyustva' ( Desire for War ). Besides we will talk about the meaning of the last verse of Geeta since its related to the current discussion of Dharma and Dharma-Yuddha.

What were the lectures of Krishan, Balaram and Satyaki in King Virat's court for the suggestion of next step after Agyantvas ( A year to remain unidentified as per the condition ). Who is Satyaki and Why he opposes Balaram's opinion? King Drupad's advice and why Pandav sent the messenger first. What was Dhrutarastra's reaction after listening to the message from Pandav? A story of Nar & Naraya told by Bhishma. Why did Dhrutarastra send Sanjay as a messenger? How did Krishna reply to the message of Sanjay? In this episode ( fifth part of the first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta ), I am going to answer the above questions in relation to the discussion of the word 'Yuyustva' ( Desire for War ). Besides we will talk about the how Krishna left as a messenger on behalf of Pandav and whom he took with him.

What is Dharma Yuddha? Does Geeta support violence by Krishna's encouragement of Arjun for war? Why sometimes destruction is necessary for creation? Who should engage in war and what should be the purpose of war? Why did Ram give away the kingdom of Lanka to Vibhishan after killing Ravan? Was the way of Gandhi really nonviolent? Why did Gandhi choose the method of 'nonviolent non-co-operation' over any other violent means for freedom fighting? Why did Krishna choose Pandav as the best suitable rulers and based on what criteria? In this episode ( fourth part of the first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta ), I am going to answer the above questions in relation to the discussion of the word 'Yuyustva' ( Desire for War ). Besides we will talk about the description of the corrupt rulers engaging in the wars given by Parshuram in one of the best Hindi poem 'Rashmirathi' by Ramdharisinh 'Dinkar'.

What is the relation between Dharma and Happiness? What really affects our happiness? What are the different kinds of leaders and how they affect Dharma? How ill-advised people spreads Adharma? Why Krishna really wants Arjun to stand up against Adharma? And Why Krishna should never be called Ranachod? In this episode ( third part of the first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta ), I am going to answer above questions related to Dharma and happiness.

What is the meaning of Sanatan Dharma or what is the Vedic philosophy depicted in Ved, Upanishads and Geeta call Dharma? How Bhishma answers the question of Yudhisthir about the Dharma or what Mahabharat has to tell us about Sanatan Dharma? In this episode ( second part of the first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta ), I am going to talk about Sanatan Dharma. Also I will discuss the importance of Shree Vishnusahastranam ( 1000 names of Lord Vishnu ).

What is the meaning of Dharma? Is Dharma and religion same? Can we interpret Dharma as law? What is the difference between righteousness and Dharma? What is the difference between sect or sampraday and Dharma? Why some religions are mono-focused? In this episode about the very first verse of the first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta, I am going to answer all these questions and discuss it in context of the Dharma of Geeta, Ved and Upanishads.

Bhagwad Geeta actually comes after 10 days of war in Mahabharat. Krishna was ready to break his vow / pledge or promise of not getting involved in the war as a worrier. We will talk about the reason behind that and also find out how Sanjay, charioteer of King Dhurastra got the divine vision. We will discuss how one should be really careful that our good deeds or good intentions should not hurt anyone and learn the right way of wholesome thinking from Maharshi Vedvyas.

This tale will answer the question about how Amba was reborn as Shikhandi and whether Shikhandi was really a male or female. Here we will enjoy the final part of the story of Bhishma and Shikhandi from Mahabharat in context of Bhagwad Geeta. Also we will try to extract the meaning of the story in context of the current situation of the society.

In this part I will tell the story of Bhishma and Shikhandi from Mahabharat in context of Geeta and why the warrior like Parshuram has to face defeat for the first time in his life. Reasons behind why Bhishma is such an interesting character of Mahabharat and why even Lord Krishna respects him so much. What are the different phases of ancient DharnurVidya / Art of Archery and why are those steps so important in any soldier's life?

Mahabharat itself is very philosophically reflective and contains vast knowledge.  Here we discuss the story of epic Mahabharat in brief. Because the knowledge of Mahabharat is helpful in understanding the context and characters of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. Especially to understand why everybody has gathered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra and at what point Lord Krishna needed to preach the knowledge in the form of Geeta to Arjun. Here ends the four introductory parts for the study of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta.

In this third introductory discourse we will talk about how we can actually benefit from the knowledge of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. What are the prerequisite conditions one needs to fulfill in order to avail the benefit of such amazing knowledge. The reason behind Lord Krishna's denial for not explaining Geeta to Arjun again is discussed. Also why Lord Krishna favors a Gyani ( wise and knowledgeable person ) over others is explained.

This second introductory podcast talks about some of the key points and importance of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. It talks about why Geeta stands out on top from all other Vedic scriptures, difference between Shlok, Mantra and Sutra and how Geeta helps anyone who is seeking self-improvement. Geeta is a journey and not a destination. Besides Geeta suggests to always keep on learning. It stresses on the message that we should never be stagnant.