E7. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 1 Verses 9-14 'The Yoga of Arjuna's Despondency' | Gautamji

Gautamji talks on Chapter 1 - The Yoga of Arjuna's DespondencyIn this episode, Gautamji talks about Duryodhana, who epitomizes an egoistic person. He believes he is superior to others; and is convinced others share the same view. And this leads to his fear, agitation and anxiety. However, with the knowledge of the Self, one can destroy the demons of ego and egocentric desires residing within us.More about the podcast:The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life.In this podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam JainTo learn more about our weekly lectures visit: https://www.vedantausa.orgTo get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPCFind us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQTwitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa