Dhyaanam, Verse 3. Salutations to Krishn...

This is the final context before chapter 1. This episode talks about Why Mahabharatha is considered as the fifth veda, What are the three factors that controls us, Why is it we invoke and give our respect to gods before any occasion. 

This verse talks about What Arjuna wanted from Krishna and how Krishna saw his request. 

This episode talks about how the Mahabarata battle can be compared to oneself. 

Krishna Hare Krishna 

Donate Welcome to the first episode of the Bhagwat Gita podcast, where we explore the teachings of this ancient Hindu scripture. In this episode, we begin with the first chapter of the Gita, which sets the stage for the rest of the text. The chapter is called "Arjuna's Dilemma", ... Show More

Hari-kirtana das, author of Journey into the Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into Your Life, talks with J about universal principles that lead to religious experience. They discuss origins and larger context ... Show More

On the classic Hindu text (ca. the 3rd century B.C.E.), part of the Indian Epic poem Mahabharata, attributed to Vyasa, using Keya Maitra's 2018 translation/commentary. What is it to live wisely? What grounds duty? Listen as the supreme God Krishna convinces archer hero Arjuna tha ... Show More

On the occasion of Krishna's appearance, Raghunath talks with Krishna Murari Goswami about the traditions, songs and stories of Nandagram and Vrindavan. Sign Up for Sage Groups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EA4AE22A1FD0-49943294-session#/ About Sage Groups: https://www.w ... Show More

Indra let’s go at Govinda Kund / Braja Roaming with Krishna’s devotees / singing about how Krishna wakes up / the girls’ excuses to see Krishna / hearts heavy with love for Krishna / “This Divine love is what life is really all about.” / This yoga is very different - it’s nothing ... Show More

Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali: Verse 28 pamādaṃ appamādena, yadā nudati paṇḍito. paññāpāsādamāruyha, asoko sokiniṃ pajaṃ. pabbataṭṭhova bhūmaṭṭhe, dhīro bāle avekkhati. English translation of verse(s): Verse 28 Just as one upon the summit of a mountain beholds the groundlings, even ... Show More

Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali: Verse 31 appamādarato bhikkhu, pamāde bhayadassi vā. saṃyojanaṃ aṇuṃ thūlaṃ, ḍahaṃ aggīva gacchati. Verse 32 appamādarato bhikkhu, pamāde bhayadassi vā. abhabbo parihānāya, nibbānasseva santike. English translation of verse(s): Verse 31 The monk who d ... Show More

Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali: Verse 2 manopubbaṅgamā dhammā, manoseṭṭhā manomayā. manasā ce pasannena, bhāsati vā karoti vā. tato naṃ sukhamanveti, chāyāva anapāyinī. English translation of verse(s): Verse 2 Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-w ... Show More

Jayadrath hides behind the Kaurava warriors who are bent upon protecting him from Arjun's wrath. If they can protect Jayadrath till sundown, Arjun has to kill himself to keep his promise. But Arjun has Lord Krishna with his divine powers on his side. It is impossible for the Kaur ... Show More