Gita For Daily Living

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 25, 26 & 27 The lecture discusses the qualities of a person who obtains absolute freedom – Moksha and why he engages in the welfare of all beings. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 22, 23 & 24 The lecture discusses how to achieve liberation from the bondage of our desires and anger,recognizing that the objects of enjoyment are also the wombs of unhappiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 19, 20 & 21 The lecture discusses how to find permanent happiness by detachment from the pleasures experienced by contact with the World of objects recognizing that they are temporary and not capable of providing endless satisfaction. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 16, 17 and 18 The lecture discusses how ignorance veils the true identity of the self and how one can remove this veil by the light of knowledge and achieve perfection. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 13, 14 and 15 The Lecture discusses the nature of the individual self, Prakriti (natural world), and its relationship with the Supreme Self – God. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 10, 11, and 12. The lecture discusses how to act in this world without getting attached to the results, the only means to attain eternal peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 7, 8, and 9. The lecture discusses the nature of “Yoga-Yuktah,” a person who has mastered the Path of Action. While working in this world, he does not think he is doing anything but sees that the Prakriti is working within itself. The self is not involved in any action. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 4, 5, and 6. The lecture discusses the terms Karma Yoga and Sanyasa as defined in Bhagavad Gita and how they should be practiced for self-improvement. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 1, 2, and 3. The lecture discusses why performing actions in the spirit of Karma Yoga is more appropriate for most seekers than the renunciation of action in Sanyasa. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 41 & 42 The lecture discusses the call of Bhagavad Gita to destroy the doubt in one’s heart about the true nature of the self by establishing in the Yoga of Self-Knowledge. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 38, 39 & 40 The lecture discusses the qualities required as prerequisites to achieve the knowledge that leads to eternal peace by recognizing the true self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 35, 36 & 37 The lecture discusses how the knowledge about the self will release a seeker from the bondage of all actions. This knowledge is available to all seekers; even the most sinful person has the same chance and right to acquire this knowledge. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 32, 33 & 34 The lecture discusses how a seeker should approach a teacher to get knowledge about the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 29, 30 & 31 The lecture discusses Pranayama–restraining breath & Pratyahara – Controlling diet as the other two methods of purifying mind & intellect, our inner equipment to recognize the true self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 26, 27 & 28 The lecture discusses various Yagnas prescribed in scriptures such as Deva Yagna, Brahma Yagna, Dravya Yagna, Tapas Yagna, Yoga Yagna, Swadhyay Yagna, & Gnan Yagna. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 23, 24 & 25 The lecture discusses the traditionally chanted verse before taking a meal in most parts of India – “Brahma Arpanam, Brahma Havihi, Brahma Agnau, Brahmana Hutam. Brahmaev Ten Gantavyam, Brahma Karma Samadhina”. The instrument of offering is Brahman, the object of offering is Brahman, the offeror is Brahman, and to whom it is offered is also Brahman - the Absolute. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 20,21 & 22 The lecture discusses how one can develop a detached attitude towards actions to remain content with the results in all situations. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 16, 17 & 18 The lecture discusses the complex nature of action and inaction and why it is essential to know about them. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 13, 14 & 15 The lecture discusses the most misunderstood verse of Bhagavad Gita about the creation of four types of people differentiated by their qualities and actions. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 11 & 12 The lecture discusses the technic of getting rid of attachment, fear, and anger, which are the root causes of our sorrows, and why most of us fail to practice it. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 8,9 & 10 The lecture discusses the role of the creator in creation. He remains actively involved to maintain the order in it. One can achieve perfection by making the divine incarnation the role model. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 4,5,6 & 7 The lecture discusses the milestone verse “Yada Yada Hi Dharmashya Glanir Bhavati Bharat……Whenever there is a decay of Dharma and Rise of Adharma, I take birth time and again to protect the good-doers and to destroy the evildoers”. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 1,2 & 3 The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s promise to teach Arjuna, his devotee, and friend, imperishable Yoga, which is a great secret. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 40, 41, 42 & 43 The lecture summarizes the Chapter and discusses the last four verses identifying desire as our greatest enemy. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 37,38 & 39 The lecture discusses the irresistible force that prompts us to sin is desire, and it is the enemy within us. The desire is a sign of incompleteness, and it loots away our inner peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 34,35 & 36 The lecture discusses the value of recognizing one’s natural tendencies to find a field of action and not comparing it with other more glamorous areas. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 31,32 & 33 The lecture discusses the futility of restraining one’s tendencies as even knowledgeable people have their tendencies. Acting in this world according to one’s tendencies but offering all actions to the supreme self, one can overcome those tendencies. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 28, 29, & 30 The lecture discusses how one should perform actions in the present without any mental fever of worries for preserving past acquisitions and anxiety of future accomplishments by offering all actions to the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 25,26 & 27 The lecture discusses how the inherent qualities of things and beings interacting with each other create actions, knowing which a wise person does not get attached to them and achieve liberation from sorrows and unhappiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 22,23 & 24 The lecture discusses how and why the creator remains engaged in preserving the worlds and the beings he created and becomes a role model. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 19,20 & 21 The lecture discusses the importance of appropriate actions even after achieving the highest goal in your life to be a good role model for those who look up to you. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 17 & 18 The lecture discusses who is free of all obligatory duties and why. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 13, 14, 15 & 16 The lecture discusses the cosmic cycle set in motion by the creator since the creation of this universe and the significance of actions by the individuals to keep the cycle functioning properly for the greater good. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 10, 11 & 12 The lecture discusses the power of cooperative endeavors and the responsibilities of an individual towards society and nature. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 7, 8, & 9 The lecture discusses how one can transform obligatory duties into Karma Yoga by expanding one’s identification to a greater reality. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions ( Karma Yoga)” Verses 4, 5, & 6 The lecture discusses why Actions are unavoidable and mere physical restrain of the organs of actions is futile if the organs of perception are not under control. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 1,2,&3 The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s confusion about which path is right and Lord Krishna’s response. Two paths are always available for self-realization, Path of Knowledge and Path of Selfless Actions. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 "Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)" Verses 70 through 72 The Lecture discusses the concluding verses of the Sankhya Yoga, describing the state of being one with the supreme - the Brahman. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 "Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)" Verses 67 through 69 The Lecture discusses how a person of steady wisdom sees the World of objects as temporary and unreal. He remains established in the awareness of his true self that is immortal and permanent. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 63 through 66 The Lecture discusses how a person of steady wisdom achieves freedom, peace, and comfort by controlling his senses. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 60 through 62 The lecture discusses the ladder of fall for a person who does not avoid excessive attachment to the sense objects and how to avoid it. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 57 through 59 The lecture discusses how a wise person maintains his detachment from the world of objects by withdrawing his senses like a tortoise withdraws its limbs when danger is detected. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 54 through 56 The lecture discusses the qualities of a wise person whose mind and intellect remain steady in all situations whether conducive or un-conducive. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 52 & 53 The lecture discusses the importance of a firm intellect that has control over the mind and all impressions received from the world. Self-Realization is achieved when the intellect becomes unwavering. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 50 & 51 Lecture discusses how a wise person by giving up the agency of all actions good and bad along with their fruits reaches a state that is free from all sufferings and evils. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 48 and 49 Lecture discusses Krishna’s definition of Yoga for the common man - “Equanimity of mind is Yoga” Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 45 through 47 Lecture discusses one of the milestone verses in Bhagavad Gita “Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma phalesu kadachan……….” Your right is to act but never to the fruits of your actions. Never keep fruits as the motivator of your actions, and also never get attached to inaction. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 42,43,& 44 Lecture discusses how misinterpretation of Vedic literature promoted by some people created confusion in the society about the goal of life and the means to achieve it. They prescribe actions that result in rebirth after rebirth. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 39, 40, & 41 Lecture discusses how even a little practice of Karma-Yoga relieves one from the great fear of death. There is no danger of wasted efforts and reverse effects. The lures of heavenly pleasures delude people and make them lose the focus of achieving everlasting happiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 35,36,37 & 38 Lecture discusses the downside of not performing one’s duties and win-win situations irrespective of the outcome in performing one’s duties diligently with equanimity of the mind. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE