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E98. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 3 Verse 40 'Yoga of Action' | Gautamji

from Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living

In this episode, Gautamji explains why desire continues to overpower us even when we know what is right. He shows how desire operates through the senses, the mind, and the ego, steadily veiling our wisdom and clarity. Gautamji emphasizes that selfish desire keeps us restless, while the desire to evolve alone leads us toward peace and freedom.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: ⁠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

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