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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 1H 3M

Episode 111-The Real Work of Meditation

from Gita In Action Podcast · host Radha

We often think of meditation as a way to relax or escape from life’s stress — a quiet break for the mind. But Krishna teaches that real meditation isn’t about escape; it’s about engagement — the inner work of purifying the heart and steadying the mind through devotion. In Bhagavad Gita 8.9–13, Krishna reveals what true meditation looks like: awareness fixed on the Supreme Person — who is both infinite and intimately present within our hearts. We’ll explore how chanting and remembrance cleanse the heart, why peace comes after purification, and how bhakti-yoga transforms discipline into love. ✨ Meditation becomes effortless when it becomes personal. The real work is not sitting still — it’s learning to love purely.

We often think of meditation as a way to relax or escape from life’s stress — a quiet break for the mind.But Krishna teaches that real meditation isn’t about escape; it’s about engagement — the inner work of purifying the heart and steadying the mind through devotion. In Bhagavad Gita 8.9–13, Krishna reveals what true meditation looks like: awareness fixed on the Supreme Person — who is both infinite and intimately present within our hearts.We’ll explore how chanting and remembrance cleanse the heart, why peace comes after purification, and how bhakti-yoga transforms discipline into love. ✨ Meditation becomes effortless when it becomes personal. The real work is not sitting still — it’s learning to love purely.

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