Gita In Action Podcast

Episode 73--When Trying Harder Isn't Working

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—controlling your anger, resisting temptation, checking all the spiritual boxes—but still not finding the peace or progress you're seeking?
In this episode of The Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad Gita 5.26 and look at why willpower alone isn’t enough to overcome the forces of desire and anger. These aren't just bad habits—they're rooted in our conditioning and ego. But Krishna doesn’t leave us hanging. He gives us a clear path forward: not by trying harder, but by surrendering deeper.
Through relatable stories and reflections, we unpack how spiritual transformation doesn’t come from fighting ourselves, but from connecting with something higher. If you’ve ever burned out from self-improvement or felt defeated by your inner urges, this episode is for you.

Episode 72--Reclaiming the Inner Flame: Awakening to the Bigger Picture

In this episode, we explore what it means to reclaim the inner flame—the steady, joyful presence within that doesn’t depend on anything outside of us. Drawing from Bhagavad Gita 5.24–25, we talk about how real happiness arises not from chasing temporary highs, but from turning inward, seeing through life’s dualities, and connecting with the deeper purpose behind it all.
We reflect on how the Gita describes the liberated soul—not as someone disconnected from the world, but as someone who acts with clarity, compassion, and inner freedom. And we ask: What if spiritual life isn’t about escaping life’s messiness, but seeing it all in light of the bigger picture?
Whether you’re feeling scattered, burned out, or just yearning for something real, this conversation is a call to come home to yourself—and to the source of joy that never dims.

Episosde 71--Mastering the Mind Not the Moment

Episode 70--Why Sense Pleasures Lead to Misery

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verse 22, where Krishna shares a profound truth: material pleasures, though enticing, are ultimately sources of suffering. Why? Because they have a beginning and an end—and whatever is temporary can never satisfy the soul’s deep longing for lasting happiness.
We dive into how fleeting pleasures trap us in cycles of craving and disappointment, and how wisdom means not rejecting pleasure, but seeing its limits clearly. Through relatable examples, insights from Srila Prabhupada’s purport, and practical tools like the "FIT" method (Futility, Insubstantiality, Temporality), this class helps us understand how to rise above the illusions of sense gratification and seek deeper joy through spiritual connection.
💡 Topics include:
Why sense pleasures are “pregnant with misery”
The emotional rollercoaster of hankering and lamentation
How to strengthen our inner guidance and intelligence
What makes a spiritually grounded relationship
Why real fulfillment comes from turning inward and upward toward Krishna
Join us as we learn to discern what actually serves our soul—and begin to build a life of lasting peace, connection, and joy.

Episode 69--The Garden of the Heart: Choosing Joy That Grows

We’re surrounded by messages that tell us happiness lies in achieving more, buying more, and being more. But what if real joy doesn’t come from chasing external pleasures—but from turning inward? In this episode, we dive into Bhagavad Gita 5.21, where Krishna reveals the secret to lasting fulfillment. We explore the difference between loud, fleeting desires and our deepest spiritual longing—and how honoring that inner desire leads to a joy that doesn’t fade. Through metaphors, real-life reflections, and Gita wisdom, this episode invites you to step off the treadmill of “never enough” and rediscover the limitless happiness that’s already within you.

Episode 68--How to Stay Steady When Life's Alot

How do we stay steady when life feels overwhelming—when we’re caught in comparison, pushed by praise or criticism, or tossed by life’s ups and downs? In this episode of The Gita in Action, we explore verses 5.19–20 of Bhagavad Gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada and learn how spiritual knowledge helps us rise above dualities and rediscover our unshakeable inner self. We’ll talk about: ✨ The soul’s equality beyond external differences ✨ How detachment brings steadiness—not indifference ✨ Letting go of the comparison trap ✨ Practicing bhakti to live from the inside out If you’ve ever wondered how to walk through this world with calm, clarity, and compassion—this one's for you.

Episode 67--Beyond Judgment: Cultivating Equal Vision and Compassion

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Text 18
In this episode of The Gita in Action Podcast, we dive into the powerful concept of equal vision as taught by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. 🌟
When we see beyond the material world and recognize the divine essence in all living beings, we begin to experience liberation—free from attachment, aversion, and the influence of the three modes of material nature. By cultivating spiritual vision, we can transcend judgments and discrimination, embracing love, compassion, and connection with all.
We explore how adopting this vision allows us to stay calm amidst life’s turbulence, view every situation as God’s kindness, and ultimately realize our true spiritual identity. 🙏
Join us in this episode to learn how to rise above the material world and develop a deeper connection to the divine. 💫

Episode 66--From Confusion to Clarity: The Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 16-17

Episode 65--That Wasn’t Me… Was It?

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Text 15

Episode 64-- You Are Not the Doer

Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 5, Texts 11-14