Bhagavad Gita Series

REGULATED LIFESTYLE | HG GAURMANDAL DAS | GITA LIFE LIVE | HKM MUMBAI

ENERGIES OF KRISHNA (BG 7.4-7) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

The energies of this world bewilder even the best of scientists. Learn about the energies running this existence and their science  from the source of all energies,  Lord Krishna  himself, as described in 7th chapter of the Gita.

LIBERATION THROUGH HEARING (BG 7.01) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

"anavrittih sabdat"
by sound vibration, one becomes liberated  ( Vedanta Sutra 4.4.22 )
Yes, you read it right ! Liberation from the stringent laws of nature happens simply by hearing. 
But bondage and misery also accrue by hearing. So its very important to know the Art & Science of hearing to leverage it for our ultimate good.

KRISHNA’S LOVE | VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL LECTURE | HG AMITASANA DAS | GITA LIFE LIVE | HKM MUMBAI

THE TOPMOST YOGI (BG 6.40-47) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

By the blessings of the powerful yogi Durvasa, Kunti could call the demigods like Indra, Surya etc. as per her wish. But sage Durvasa suffered humiliating defeat from a great personality Maharaj Ambarish, who thus got proved as the topmost yogi.
Why did Durvasa pick up the quarrel ?
How could King Ambarish defeat Durvasa ?
What is this Topmost Yoga System ?

FALL OF YOGI : STORY OF SAUBHARI MUNI (BG 6.36-39) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Saubhari Muni : a yogi so advanced that he would sit deep within the river to meditate. But a mistake cost him dearly and stalled his spiritual growth !
What was the mistake ?
How to safeguard our spiritual life from such pitfalls ?

MATERIAL CAREER WITH SPIRITUAL MINDSET | HG AMITASANA DAS | GITA LIFE LIVE | HKM MUMBAI

HOW TO CONTROL MIND (BG 6.32-36) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

When the great warrior Arjuna expressed his inability to control the mind, Lord Krishna offered two solutions!
What are those solutions ?
How to apply them practically in our life in modern times ?

VISION OF PERFECT YOGI (BG 6.28-32) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

It is the consciousness that tells a Yogi from a Bhogi or materialist. Externals could be misleading. Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the way a Perfect Yogi perceives God and the world.

6 PRINCIPLES OF YOGA (BG 6.24-27) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

There are 6 very important and powerful principles for favourable execution of Yoga as explained by Srila Rupa Goswami...
 

THE JOY OF SAMADHI (BG 6.18-23) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

The Real Happiness that every living entity is craving for is beyond the pleasure of  mundane senses. It is experienced in Samadhi.
What is that experience like?
When is that experienced?
How to attain that in current times?

THE ENEMY WITHIN | HG AMITASANA DAS | GITA LIFE LIVE | HKM MUMBAI

DIET, WORK & REST IN YOGA (BG 6.13-17) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

The right diet, sleep, and work is of paramount importance to mitigate material miseries and attain success  in YOGA. 

YAMA-NIYAMA (BG 6.09-12) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Before you open that Yoga mat and take the 1st breath in, Lord Krishna recommends the two primary elements of Yoga practice i.e. Yama and Niyama. Without it any amount of endeavour in Yoga practice will bring only failure.

DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL VISION (BG 6.05-08) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Its not just theory, but solid fact!
Spiritual existence and phenomena being transcendental to sensual perceptions, usually remain a mystery for the masses.
But... there is a definite process to perceive and enter the spiritual realm. It is possible by developing spiritual vision. How to do that ??

FIRST STEP OF YOGA (BG 6.01-04) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

Let's begin to understand the amazing thing called Yoga.
It could be relatively easy or tough process depending upon the path, guide etc. However, one can not imagine any success in any type of Yoga without taking this very important First Step..

INTRODUCTION TO SANKHYA YOGA (BG Chapter 6) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

After Karma Yoga and Gyana Yoga, let us now explore the real philosphy, practices along with the important rules and regulations of Sankhya Yoga as mentioned in Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita.
 

DOES SPIRITUALITY KILL AMBITION? | HG AMITASANA DAS | GITA LIFE LIVE | HKM MUMBAI

WHO IS PULLING OUR STRINGS? | HG AMITASANA DAS | GITA LIFE LIVE | HKM MUMBAI

THE PEACE FORMULA (BG 5.26 - 5.29) | HG GAURMANDAL DAS

We want peace. 
But, all we get are pieces !
Pieces of nation, family, relations, mind, Broken Heart & Dreams.
In this world of self made chaos and anxiety, let's learn The Peace Formula directly from Lord Krishna himself.