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Chapter 1 Verse 14-19: A Bird’s Eye View of the Pandava army Apr 04, 2021

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In today’s episode, Swamiji gives us the beautiful vision of Shri Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield, along with the Pandava army, as they blow their conch shells. Sanjaya describes in great detail, the conch shells of each of the Pandava brothers and the terrifying effect they had on Duryodhana and his army.

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Chapter 1 Verse 9-13: The War is Declared! Mar 31, 2021

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Continuing with Duryodhana’s monologue with Drona, we see Duryodhana’s weak & self-centered personality express itself in his elaborate description of the Pandava army and the miniscule mention of his own army’s heroes. The war is declared with Bhishma’s blowing of his conch shell, and Swami Swaroopananda brings the awe-inspiring vastness of the battlefield alive in his characteristic narration style.

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Chapter 1 Verse 4-8: As a Man Thinketh Mar 20, 2021

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In times of adversity, our true character and personality is revealed. Through the lens of Duryodhana and his words to his Guru Drona, Swami Swaroopananda gives us insight into the workings of a mind full of fear, pride and negativity towards others. A cautionary tale if we ever heard one!

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Chapter 1 Verse 2-3: Duryodhana’s Reaction to the Pandava army Mar 07, 2021

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Sanjaya responds to Dhritarashtra’s question about what happened at Kurukshetra by first narrating Duryodhana’s reaction to viewing the Pandava army. Duryodhana approaches his Guru Drona with arrogance, teaching us an invaluable lesson in how not to behave with our teachers!

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Geeta Chapter 1 Verse 1: Dhritarashtra’s Question Feb 28, 2021

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Swami Swaroopananda sets the scene between King Dhritarashtra and his minister, Sanjaya on the tenth day of the Mahabharata war. The blind king’s question opens the first chapter of the Geeta, giving us a deep insight into the psychology of the human mind! Swamiji invites us to use the question to reflect on how we also blindly live our lives.

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Geeta Chapter 1: Mahabharata in a nutshell Feb 17, 2021

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We are introduced to the great history of the Mahabharata, which forms the background against which the teachings of Shri Krishna shine forth as a crest jewel. Swami Swaroopananda introduces the various meanings of ‘Dharma’ and how the Mahabharata navigates Dharma by introducing us to the epic’s numerous personalities.

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Geeta Chapter 1: How to study the Geeta Feb 07, 2021

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To benefit from the treasures of the Geeta, Swami Swaroopananda guides us to apply proper understanding and inquiry. Swamiji introduces us to the paths of ‘Pravritti’ and ‘Nivritti’, for the evolving and the evolved seekers respectively, and the results that await for the one who follows Dharma.

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Geeta Chapter 1: Self Transformation for World Transformation Jan 31, 2021

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Today we journey with Swami Swaroopananda into inspiring memories of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s first ever Marathon Bhagavad Geeta camp in Sidhbari, at the foothills of the Himalayas. Swamiji goes on to explain how the knowledge of the Geeta can transform each and every one of us, effectively creating the change we wish to see in the world.

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Geeta Chapter 1: Why Study the Geeta? by Swami Swaroopananda Jan 24, 2021

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The irony of life is that we expect permanent joy in an ever-changing world and remain disappointed. Is it really possible to be free of sorrows? Swami Swaroopananda in this premier episode shares how the Geeta holds the answers to a life of fulfilment. Swamiji also shares his own journey into the Geeta and the inspiration behind the Bhagavad Geeta Marathon Yagna.

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Krishna’s Powerful Instructions #9: Eternal happiness awaits Jan 16, 2021

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Swamiji summarises Krishna’s Powerful Instructions in this final talk. This series of talks have summarised the entirety of the Bhagawad Gita, guiding us in a practical and clear manner on how to strive to achieve that Infinite bliss. Reminding us that desire, lust, anger and greed are sure ways to suffering, Swamiji guides us on how to free ourselves from this bondage, through surrendering to the Lord and gaining knowledge. The knowledge we gain from the shastras will allow us to determine what is right and wrong. When we live life according to this scriptures, we become fit for the highest Truth. It is abidance in this Truth, that will lead us to Infinite bliss, to eternal happiness.