Episodes

  • Episode 1: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 1: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    In the first episode, Om Swami shares a brief background of Bhagavad Geeta. He delves into the deeper meaning behind the role of characters such as Dhritarashtra, Sanjay, Arjun, and many others. While propounding on the second chapter's verses, one is exposed to the concept of knowledge, ignorance, desire, cowardice, and how life can be lived gracefully at all times. The main feature of this episode is the discussion on various emotions.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 2: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 2: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    In continuation of the previous episode, Om Swami beautifully narrates the events that led to the Mahabharata war. Arjuna’s refusal to fight his kinsmen has Lord Krishna assuming his Guru Swaroopa as he speaks on the connection between attachment and sorrow. Om Swami also shares an engaging story of a fowler and birds, which tells us the futility of borrowed knowledge. Further, he says, every milestone in the spiritual journey makes us realise a unique aspect of life. The main feature of this episode is attachment and sorrow.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 3: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 3: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    Furthering the discussion on attachment and ignorance, Om Swami shares the truth of life, a deeper dive into various obstacles that one faces on the spiritual path. He says the universe always supports a person who performs his duties and responsibility with equanimity. He shares a beautiful analogy of a rented home to discern detachment's meaning and its impact on us. The main feature of this episode is detachment.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 4: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 4: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    As Om Swami moves ahead in the second chapter, he establishes the connection with the science of pure intellect (Buddhi Yoga). He shares an engaging story of Bhagavad Katha by a brahmin scholar of Kashi, and the misunderstanding that ensues. The main feature of this episode is liberation through the pure intellect.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 5: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 5: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    Having explained various essential aspects of life. Krishna, at this juncture, urges Arjuna to fight, saying that he will lose his moral standing and respect in society if he doesn’t fight. Om Swami shares the importance of remaining situated in one's dharma. He also clarifies that although Krishna's statements seem contradictory, like a realised Guru, he is preaching Arjuna according to his current state of understanding. The main feature of this episode is the role of Guru in a disciple's journey.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 6: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 6: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    In this episode, Om Swami expounds on an individual's journey from Upadhees (titles) to Samadhi. How, while starting our spiritual journey, we get entangled in the trap of false ego-driven labels, but when one rises above the borrowed knowledge to self-knowledge. He then attains the state of enlightenment. The main feature of this episode is Self-knowledge.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 7: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 7: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    This episode is about cultivating dispassion in one's life. Om Swami, while expounding on the second chapter's verses, shares various ways of developing detachment. Giving up objects is not enough; instead, giving up the craving for possessions is equally important. One way to do this is to keep oneself immersed in Bhakti, which results in lasting peace and happiness. The main feature of this episode is the cultivation of detachment.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 8: Sankhya Yoga

    Episode 8: Sankhya Yoga
    Oct 14 2021
    This episode concludes the Sankhya Yoga chapter of the Bhagavad Geeta. While elucidating on the last few shlokas, Om Swami shares the real nature of the soul. Krishna, at this point, tells Arjuna that the soul is indestructible, and beyond intellectualisation. It is neither born nor dies, so, there is no need to grieve. He also shares the beautiful story of Hanuman and Sursa to depict the effect of pure intellect and devotion. The main feature of this episode is reaching the state of Nirvana through devotion.
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    31 mins