Everything about us changes.

Our bodies change. Our thoughts change. Our emotions, relationships, priorities, and circumstances change. We can look back at who we were five, ten, or twenty years ago and barely recognize that person.

And yet, somehow, through every version of ourselves, there is still a part of us that has always felt like me.

So what is that part?

In this episode of Gita in Action, we begin Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad-gītā and explore Krishna’s distinction between the field and the knower of the field. The body and mind are constantly changing—but who is the conscious person experiencing those changes?

Together, we’ll explore what it means to have a body without being the body, why over-identifying with our thoughts, emotions, and circumstances creates so much fear and suffering, and how the human form gives us the extraordinary opportunity to ask deeper questions about who we really are.

We’ll also ask one very practical question: What am I doing with the field I’ve been given?

Because spiritual life doesn’t begin when we finally get the perfect body, mind, relationships, or circumstances. It begins when we learn to use the field we already have for the purpose it was actually given to us.

What does spiritual life actually look like when you live it for decades?

In this special episode of Gita in Action, I sit down with longtime spiritual practitioners Kalachandji Das and Shradanjali for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, marriage, and what it means to keep growing spiritually through all the different seasons of life.

We talk about their journey to Krishna consciousness, how they have integrated bhakti with their Lutheran faith, and the simple philosophy that has guided them along the way: “Just add Krishna.”

Together, we explore what it looks like to raise children with spiritual values without forcing them, stay connected to God while navigating careers and family responsibilities, and support one another through decades of marriage—even when two people aren’t always in the exact same place spiritually.

We also hear personal stories from the early days of the Krishna consciousness movement and reflect on one of the most beautiful lessons of the conversation: spiritual life is not about having everything figured out. Even after decades of practice, we are still learning, still growing, and still finding new ways to bring Krishna into the lives we are already living.

Because perhaps spiritual life isn’t about escaping ordinary life. Maybe sometimes, we simply need to add Krishna.

What is life really about?

In this episode of Gita in Action, we continue our study of Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 13, Verse 3, where Krishna expands our understanding of the body, the soul, and the Supreme Soul. Along the way, we explore the five koshas (layers of consciousness) and discover how spiritual growth is a journey—from living for consumption and survival to living from understanding, self-realization, and ultimately, love.

We'll discuss what Krishna means by the "knower of the field," why true knowledge includes understanding both the individual soul and the Supersoul, and how seeing ourselves as caretakers rather than owners of our lives can transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and God.

Whether you're new to the Gita or have been studying it for years, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for understanding where we are on the spiritual journey—and where we're ultimately meant to go.

In this episode of Gita in Action, we conclude our study of Gita Chapter 12 by stepping back to see the chapter as a whole.

Krishna answers three of the biggest questions we can ask in spiritual life: Who is God? How do we develop a relationship with Him? And what does genuine spiritual growth actually look like?

Together we explore why bhakti is the most direct path to God, Krishna's compassionate "ladder of devotion" that meets us wherever we are, and how a sincere relationship with Him gradually transforms the heart. Rather than demanding perfection, Krishna invites us to simply take the next step—and trust that through steady practice, devotion becomes not just something we do, but who we become.

Whether you're new to the Gita or have been studying it for years, this chapter offers one of the most practical and hopeful roadmaps for spiritual growth.

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 12, verses 17–20, where Krishna describes the qualities of a devotee who remains peaceful through life's constant ups and downs.

What if the secret to inner peace isn't changing your circumstances, but changing where your heart is anchored?

Together we discuss why our definitions of "good" and "bad" are often incomplete, how to stop letting praise, criticism, success, and disappointment determine our happiness, and why the question, "How can I serve Krishna through this?" can transform even life's greatest challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth.

If you've ever struggled with uncertainty, disappointment, or letting go of control, this class offers a practical and deeply hopeful perspective.

Why do other people's words, actions, and opinions have so much power over our inner peace?

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad-gītā 12.15–16, where Krishna describes the qualities of a devotee who is not disturbed by others and who does not unnecessarily disturb others.

Together we'll discuss how to navigate criticism, conflict, disappointment, and difficult relationships without losing our connection to Krishna. We'll explore the difference between reacting and responding, why we so easily get caught on an emotional roller coaster, and how shifting from "What does this mean for me?" to "How can I serve Krishna in this situation?" can completely transform the way we experience life's challenges.

If you've ever struggled with criticism, felt misunderstood, been hurt by someone else's behavior, or found yourself trapped in cycles of anxiety, resentment, or frustration, this discussion offers practical wisdom for cultivating steadiness, compassion, and inner peace through bhakti.

• Bhagavad-gītā 12.15–16
• How to stop taking everything personally
• Responding instead of reacting
• The difference between material and spiritual emotions
• Finding peace amidst criticism and conflict
• Becoming an instrument of Krishna
• Letting go of attachment to outcomes
• Staying connected to Krishna through life's challenges

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 12, verses 13–14, where Krishna describes the qualities of a devotee who is very dear to Him.

But this isn't simply a list of moral virtues. Krishna is showing us what spiritual maturity actually looks like and what naturally develops as the heart becomes transformed through bhakti.

We discuss:

• The difference between spiritual maturity and spiritual perfection • Why devotion makes us more childlike, not childish • Freedom from envy and comparison • How to love real people instead of waiting for ideal people • The difference between judgment and discernment • Why spiritual wealth makes material gains and losses less disturbing • How bhakti expands our capacity to love • Seeing others as souls rather than their conditioning • Why Krishna's love is equal, but His reciprocation varies according to our openness

This is a practical and deeply relatable discussion about compassion, humility, forgiveness, emotional maturity, and what happens when we allow Krishna to gradually transform our hearts.

📖 Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 12, Verses 13–14

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In this discussion on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, Krishna reveals one of the most compassionate and hopeful teachings in the entire Gita: spiritual life is available to everyone, exactly where they are.

As Krishna continues describing the “ladder of devotion,” He shows how spiritual growth does not require instant perfection. If we cannot fully fix our minds on God, then we practice. If practice feels difficult, then we work for Him. And if even that feels out of reach, Krishna encourages us to simply begin by becoming a little less selfish.

This class explores: • how ordinary work can become spiritualized • the difference between self-consciousness and self-realization • why service brings deeper fulfillment than self-centered living • how offering the fruits of our work transforms the heart • the gradual staircase of spiritual growth vs. the direct path of bhakti • why Krishna continually “lowers the ladder” so no one is excluded from spiritual life

Through relatable stories, practical examples, and deep spiritual wisdom, this conversation reminds us that spiritual life is not about pretending to already be perfect — it’s about sincerely taking the next step toward love, service, and connection with God.

📖 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, Verses 10–12

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