Gita For Daily Living

Episode 156: Chapter 1, verses 40 - 43

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 40 through 43

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s argument how this act of war will destroy families and family values which in turn will destroy the society as the women without protection of men will get corrupt and will give rise to impure generation. 

Episode 155: Chapter 1, verses 35 - 39

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 35 through 39

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s willingness to give up his life to avoid committing sin of waging war which destroys families. 

Episode 154: Chapter 1, verses 31 - 34

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 31 through 34

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s conclusion that no good is going to come out of this war as the people for whom I wanted this kingdom and comforts are standing here ready to sacrifice their lives.

Episode 153: Chapter 1, verses 25 - 30

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 1 “Yoga of Arjuna’s Grief” Verses 25 through 30

Lecture discusses Arjuna’s state of mind after he had a chance to review the people arrayed in both armies. He sees his kith and kin are standing there eager to kill each other.