Jnana Yoga usually conjures up images of deep thinkers, closet philosophers, or people sitting with heavy texts and furrowed brows. Whenever I talk about it, the reactions tend to fall into two camps: those who think it’s all about complicated intellectual ideas, and those who assume it’s way too abstract for daily life. I felt […]
Bhagavad Gita
Self-Inquiry in Action – Bringing Gita Insight Into Daily Experience
1. The Shared Frustration Many people come to the Bhagavad Gita or to self-inquiry with a genuine sense that something essential has already been seen. The teachings are clear. The logic makes sense. At times, the truth even feels obvious. And yet, when daily life resumes, when decisions need to be made, emotions arise, or […]
Karma Yoga In The Bhagavad Gita: How To Practice It In Daily Life
Karma Yoga has always struck me as one of the most down to earth teachings in the Bhagavad Gita. I hear from a lot of people frustrated by the intense pressure to produce, achieve, and keep up with endless demands, at work, with family, even in moments that are supposed to feel relaxing. What makes […]
You Are Not The Mind: A Lesson From The Bhagavad Gita
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts or trapped by your mind’s constant chatter, you’re absolutely not alone. A lot of us believe that we are what we think and feel, which can make daily ups and downs feel a lot heavier than they need to be. The Bhagavad Gita offers a really different […]
You Are Not The Body — A Practical Bhagavad Gita Lesson For Everyday Life
If I’m being real, most days it feels like my body and I are just one thing. A stubbed toe, a sore back, seeing myself in the mirror—these moments hit home where “I” seems to end at my skin. The world trains us from birth to say, “This is me.” So every ache, craving, or […]