Episode 107: Bhrihadaranyaka Upanishad Part 2

Om. There was a man of the Garga family called Proud Bālāki, who was a speaker. He said to Ajātaśatru, the King of Kashi, ‘I will tell you about Brahman.’ Ajātaśatru said, ‘For this proposal I give you a thousand cows. People indeed rush saying, “Janaka, Janaka.” I too have some of his qualities.’Today we learn about the caste system and the tension between scholarly and practical knowledge. How do the kshatriyas, the warriors and kings, bring a new freshness and relevance to ancient knowledge?Hear the fascinating story of Shukadev and King JanakaEnjoy the revalatory dialogue between Gargya and the King of Kashi.Will Gargya earn his thousand cows? Or will practical wisdom trump scholarly knowledge? Brihadaranyaka 2 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a 5 star review, and share it with a friend. For more enlightening discussions and practical wisdom on Ayurveda and spirituality, subscribe and join our facebook group, Alandi Ayurveda. To allow us to continue sharing valuable content, consider donating to Alandi Ashram. Until next time, may you walk the path of Ayurveda with grace and embrace the light of spiritual wisdom in your journey.