Gita For Daily Living

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 11, 12,13 The lecture discusses the nature of the Supreme Self as described by the great rishis, such as Narada, Asita, Davala, and Vyasa, as well as Krishna himself to Arjuna. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of the Opulence of the Lord” Verses 7 through 10 The lecture discusses Buddhi Yoga – Understanding of oneness with the infinite self, which can be experienced by worshipping him as the one who is the source of all beings with devotion and how “Satsanga” - the company of other sincere seekers helps in such pursuit. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of The Opulence of the Lord” Verses 4,5 and 6 The lecture discusses the various positive qualities of our minds as the expression of the supreme self, which created the world as his mental creation. The negative attributes of the people we see are due to the lack of identification with the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 10 “Yoga of Divine Glories” Verses 1,2 and 3 The lecture summarizes the previous chapters and discusses why even the wise and most evolved persons fail to recognize God’s presence even though he is Omnipresent. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 31,32,33,34 The lecture discusses why one should not get discouraged by any disadvantages or disabilities one encounters in life to achieve the highest goal of life, which is finding permanent happiness and peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 28, 29 and 30 The lecture discusses Krishna’s promise of equal opportunity to all human beings to become one with the Supreme Self, even those who have fallen into a life of sin or are disadvantaged by circumstances. By simply offering all our actions to God, we can free ourselves from all limitations and sorrows, as he is the same to all. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 25, 26 and 27 The lecture discusses that we do not need any wealth or knowledge to worship God. We can offer whatever is available to us as a token of our love for him, and he will gladly accept it. We can free ourselves from all limitations and sorrow without changing our lifestyle and goals, by offering all our actions to him. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 22, 23 and 24 The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s assurance that for those who worship him steadfastly, he takes care of Yoga (Things to achieve) and Kshema (Protections of things achieved) for them; therefore, just doing good is not good enough without the knowledge of our relationship with the Supreme Self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Unity in Diversity – Unmistakable Message of the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads The lecture was delivered at the plenary session of the 8th International Gita Seminar at the Kurukshetra University on December 18, 20023. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 19_20­_and 21 The lecture discusses the futility of expecting permanent happiness by fulfilling desires no matter how noble the desires are. Once the existing desires are fulfilled, you must start working to fulfill new desires created in the process. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 16_ 17 and 18 The lecture discusses our relationship with the supreme being, the father, the mother, and the grandfather of every being in this World. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 "Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret" Verses 13, 14 and 15 The Lecture discusses how great, highly evolved souls realize their true identity as the manifestation of the Supreme Self only and maintain it despite the world's temptations. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 17 “Yoga of Threefold Faith” Verses 14,15 & 16 Lecture discusses types of Tapas - disciplines we should practice at Physical, Mental and Speech level to achieve purity of mind which is a prerequisite in all spiritual practices. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 10, 11­,  and 12 The lecture discusses why we fail to recognize the presence of God in our lives. Seeking infinite Happiness in the material world through accomplishments and achievements amounts to futile efforts for vain hopes. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

The lecture discusses why the supreme being is not affected by the activity of creation, sustenance, and destruction, even though no action occurs without his presence. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 4, 5, and 6 The lecture discusses the profound declaration by Lord Krishna that all beings are in the Supreme Self, but the Supreme Self is not in them, and in reality, the beings are also not in the Supreme Self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 “Yoga of Royal Knowledge & Royal Secret” Verses 1, 2, & 3 The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s statement that the knowledge of the self is Royal Knowledge, and it is also a Royal Secret, knowing which one gets liberated from all inauspiciousness in life. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 25, 26, 27 and 28 The lecture discusses the concluding verses of this chapter, emphasizing the need to know both paths of Light and darkness to attain oneness with the Supreme Self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 22,23 and 24 The lecture discusses two eternal paths of spiritual evolution: the path of return to this World of limited existence and the path of liberation and no return. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 19,20 and 21 The lecture discusses the highest goal of human life to achieve the state of being one with the unmanifest and the imperishable. Those who reach it never again return to this state of imperfection and limitedness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 16, 17, 18 and 19 The lecture discusses the infinite existence of a limited being in various forms as part of the Prakriti and how the present existence is insignificant compared to cycles of creation and destruction of the universe as Brahma’s days and nights Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 13, 14 and 15 The lecture discusses the meaning of one syllabled OM, the sound symbol of the Supreme Brahman,  and how chanting OM, one can get out of the cycle of rebirth. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 "Yoga of Imperishable Brahman" Verses 10, 11 and 12 The lecture discusses how one can prepare the mind to remember the Supreme Goal of liberation at the time of death. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 "Yoga of Imperishable Brahman" Verses 7, 8 and 9 The lecture discusses how Abhyasa Yoga (Yoga of Constant Practice) prepares a person to focus his mind on the Supreme Self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 4, 5 and 6 The lecture discusses how the remembrance of the Supreme Self at the time of death liberates the embodied Jiva, the conditioned consciousness, into the unconditioned supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 8 “Yoga of Imperishable Brahman” Verses 1, 2 and 3 The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s question regarding the terms Brahman, Adhyatma, and Karma used by Krishna in previous chapters. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 28, 29, & 30 The Lecture summarizes the teachings of Ch. 7. It discusses the concluding verses of this chapter describing the qualities of a seeker who reaches the supreme by crossing over the pairs of opposites- likes and dislikes. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 25, 26 and 27 The lecture discusses why we do not recognize ourselves as part of God’s self even though we logically agree that God is Omnipresent and we cannot be separate from his supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 22, 23, & 24 The lecture discusses the various ways people in this world pursue the goal of happiness. The one who does not know the un-manifest nature of the supreme mistakenly takes it to become finite in various manifestations. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 19, 20, & 21 The lecture discusses why a wise person is much closer to God than other devotees and what distracts us from achieving lasting peace and happiness, our true nature. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 16, 17 and 18 The lecture discusses four types of well-intentioned devotees seeking the same result of achieving a world without sorrows. Still, only the wise come to achieve it by identifying with the supreme completely. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 13, 14 and 15 The lecture discusses how divine Maya, with its three qualities, deludes all beings so that the World appears as if it is made up of a collection of independent entities that are unrelated to each other. One who recognizes the unity in diversity crosses over this delusion. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 10, 11, & 12 The lecture discusses the relationship of the Supreme Lord with his created beings in this World. Contrary to our popular belief that Bhagavan is in us, he says the beings are in me; I am not in them. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 The lecture discusses God’s manifest and un-manifest nature and how to find his presence in our world. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 7 “Yoga of Knowledge & Wisdom” Verses 1, 2, 3, and 4 The lecture introduces the second segment of the Bhagavad Gita and discusses the eightfold manifestation of the supreme self in the Prakriti – nature. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 46 and 47 The lecture concludes the discussion on the Yoga of Meditation and introduces the topic for the next chapter. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

The lecture discusses how the yogi who did not achieve perfection in this life pursues perfection in the next life. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 40, 41 & 42 The lecture discusses the continuity of actions, the process of the future building, and the concept of reincarnation. Bhagavad Gita promises that one gets what one desires either now or in the future as long as one continues to pursue the goal. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 36, 37, 38 and 39 The lecture discusses Arjuna’s fear about the seeker’s efforts going in vain if the mind cannot be controlled in one’s lifetime. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 33, 34 and 35 The Lecture discusses Krishna’s response to Arjuna’s claim that the mind cannot be controlled as it is fickle by its very nature. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 30, 31 & 32 The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s assurance that once the seeker realizes the self, he/ she will never be separated from the almighty Lord. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 27, 28, & 29 The lecture discusses the Vision of Oneness achieved through the Yoga of meditation culminating in Supreme Bliss. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 24, 25, & 26 The lecture discusses how abandoning all fancies of mind by holding the intellect firm; one can gradually achieve long-lasting peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 21, 22, & 23 The lecture discusses yet another definition of Yoga – Detachment from the attachment to sorrows, pain, and suffering as my own is yoga. They belong to the Body, Mind, and Intellect. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

433: Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 18, 19 and 20 The lecture discusses the Mind of the Yogi and the bliss he/she experiences. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 14, 15, 16 and 17 The lecture discusses the life of moderation and detachment as a prerequisite for meditation. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 11, 12, & 13 The lecture discusses basic preparations for meditation, the place of meditation, the seat for meditation, the correct posture for meditation, and the goal of meditation prescribed in the Bhagavad Gita. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 7, 8, 9 & 10 The lecture discusses techniques for excelling in life by developing even-mindedness by not giving undue importance to anything or a relationship. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 4, 5 & 6 The lecture discusses the relationship of the higher self to the lower self. The higher self may become a friend of the lower self or an enemy depending on one’s willingness to listen to the inner voice. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 6 “Yoga of Meditation” Verses 1, 2 & 3 The lecture discusses the path of action for an aspiring seeker to achieve the quiescence of mind needed for contemplation and the path of inactivity for the accomplished seeker to achieve the ultimate freedom. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 27, 28, & 29   The lecture discusses the concluding verses of Ch. 5, which introduce the theme of the next chapter – Yoga of Meditation. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 25, 26 & 27 The lecture discusses the qualities of a person who obtains absolute freedom – Moksha and why he engages in the welfare of all beings. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 22, 23 & 24 The lecture discusses how to achieve liberation from the bondage of our desires and anger,recognizing that the objects of enjoyment are also the wombs of unhappiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 19, 20 & 21 The lecture discusses how to find permanent happiness by detachment from the pleasures experienced by contact with the World of objects recognizing that they are temporary and not capable of providing endless satisfaction. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 16, 17 and 18 The lecture discusses how ignorance veils the true identity of the self and how one can remove this veil by the light of knowledge and achieve perfection. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 13, 14 and 15 The Lecture discusses the nature of the individual self, Prakriti (natural world), and its relationship with the Supreme Self – God. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 10, 11, and 12. The lecture discusses how to act in this world without getting attached to the results, the only means to attain eternal peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 7, 8, and 9. The lecture discusses the nature of “Yoga-Yuktah,” a person who has mastered the Path of Action. While working in this world, he does not think he is doing anything but sees that the Prakriti is working within itself. The self is not involved in any action. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 4, 5, and 6. The lecture discusses the terms Karma Yoga and Sanyasa as defined in Bhagavad Gita and how they should be practiced for self-improvement. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 5 “Yoga of True Renunciation” Verses 1, 2, and 3. The lecture discusses why performing actions in the spirit of  Karma Yoga is more appropriate for most seekers than the renunciation of action in Sanyasa. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 41 & 42 The lecture discusses the call of Bhagavad Gita to destroy the doubt in one’s heart about the true nature of the self by establishing in the Yoga of Self-Knowledge. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 38, 39 & 40 The lecture discusses the qualities required as prerequisites to achieve the knowledge that leads to eternal peace by recognizing the true self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 35, 36 & 37 The lecture discusses how the knowledge about the self will release a seeker from the bondage of all actions. This knowledge is available to all seekers; even the most sinful person has the same chance and right to acquire this knowledge. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 32, 33 & 34 The lecture discusses how a seeker should approach a teacher to get knowledge about the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 29, 30 & 31 The lecture discusses Pranayama–restraining breath & Pratyahara – Controlling diet as the other two methods of purifying mind & intellect, our inner equipment to recognize the true self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 26, 27 & 28 The lecture discusses various Yagnas prescribed in scriptures such as Deva Yagna, Brahma Yagna, Dravya Yagna, Tapas Yagna, Yoga Yagna, Swadhyay Yagna, & Gnan Yagna. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 23, 24 & 25 The lecture discusses the traditionally chanted verse before taking a meal in most parts of India – “Brahma Arpanam, Brahma Havihi, Brahma Agnau, Brahmana Hutam. Brahmaev Ten Gantavyam, Brahma Karma Samadhina”. The instrument of offering is Brahman, the object of offering is Brahman, the offeror is Brahman, and to whom it is offered is also Brahman - the Absolute. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 20,21 & 22 The lecture discusses how one can develop a detached attitude towards actions to remain content with the results in all situations. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 16, 17 & 18 The lecture discusses the complex nature of action and inaction and why it is essential to know about them. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 13, 14 & 15 The lecture discusses the most misunderstood verse of Bhagavad Gita about the creation of four types of people differentiated by their qualities and actions. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 11 & 12 The lecture discusses the technic of getting rid of attachment, fear, and anger, which are the root causes of our sorrows, and why most of us fail to practice it. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 8,9 & 10 The lecture discusses the role of the creator in creation. He remains actively involved to maintain the order in it. One can achieve perfection by making the divine incarnation the role model. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 4,5,6 & 7 The lecture discusses the milestone verse “Yada Yada Hi Dharmashya Glanir Bhavati Bharat……Whenever there is a decay of Dharma and Rise of Adharma, I take birth time and again to protect the good-doers and to destroy the evildoers”. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 4 “Yoga of Renunciation of Actions in Knowledge” Verses 1,2 & 3 The lecture discusses Lord Krishna’s promise to teach Arjuna, his devotee, and friend, imperishable Yoga, which is a great secret. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses  40, 41, 42 & 43 The lecture summarizes the Chapter and discusses the last four verses identifying desire as our greatest enemy. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 37,38 & 39 The lecture discusses the irresistible force that prompts us to sin is desire, and it is the enemy within us. The desire is a sign of incompleteness, and it loots away our inner peace. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 34,35 & 36 The lecture discusses the value of recognizing one’s natural tendencies to find a field of action and not comparing it with other more glamorous areas. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 31,32 & 33 The lecture discusses the futility of restraining one’s tendencies as even knowledgeable people have their tendencies. Acting in this world according to one’s tendencies but offering all actions to the supreme self, one can overcome those tendencies. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 28, 29, & 30 The lecture discusses how one should perform actions in the present without any mental fever of worries for preserving past acquisitions and anxiety of future accomplishments by offering all actions to the supreme self. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 25,26 & 27 The lecture discusses how the inherent qualities of things and beings interacting with each other create actions, knowing which a wise person does not get attached to them and achieve liberation from sorrows and unhappiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 22,23 & 24 The lecture discusses how and why the creator remains engaged in preserving the worlds and the beings he created and becomes a role model. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 19,20 & 21 The lecture discusses the importance of appropriate actions even after achieving the highest goal in your life to be a good role model for those who look up to you. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses  17 & 18 The lecture discusses who is free of all obligatory duties and why. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 13, 14, 15 & 16 The lecture discusses the cosmic cycle set in motion by the creator since the creation of this universe and the significance of actions by the individuals to keep the cycle functioning properly for the greater good. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 10, 11 & 12 The lecture discusses the power of cooperative endeavors and the responsibilities of an individual towards society and nature. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 7, 8, & 9 The lecture discusses how one can transform obligatory duties into Karma Yoga by expanding one’s identification to a greater reality. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions ( Karma Yoga)” Verses 4, 5, & 6 The lecture discusses why Actions are unavoidable and mere physical restrain of the organs of actions is futile if the organs of perception are not under control. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 3 “Yoga of Actions (Karma Yoga)” Verses 1,2,&3 The Lecture discusses Arjuna’s confusion about which path is right and Lord Krishna’s response. Two paths are always available for self-realization, Path of Knowledge and Path of Selfless Actions. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 "Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)" Verses 70 through 72 The Lecture discusses the concluding verses of the Sankhya Yoga, describing the state of being one with the supreme - the Brahman. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 63 through 66 The Lecture discusses how a person of steady wisdom achieves freedom, peace, and comfort by controlling his senses. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 60 through 62 The lecture discusses the ladder of fall for a person who does not avoid excessive attachment to the sense objects and how to avoid it. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 57 through 59 The lecture discusses how a wise person maintains his detachment from the world of objects by withdrawing his senses like a tortoise withdraws its limbs when danger is detected. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 54 through 56 The lecture discusses the qualities of a wise person whose mind and intellect remain steady in all situations whether conducive or un-conducive. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 52 & 53 The lecture discusses the importance of a firm intellect that has control over the mind and all impressions received from the world. Self-Realization is achieved when the intellect becomes unwavering. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 50 & 51 Lecture discusses how a wise person by giving up the agency of all actions good and bad along with their fruits reaches a state that is free from all sufferings and evils. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 48 and 49 Lecture discusses  Krishna’s definition  of Yoga for the common man - “Equanimity of mind is Yoga” Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 45 through 47 Lecture discusses one of the milestone verses in Bhagavad Gita “Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma phalesu kadachan……….” Your right is to act but never to the fruits of your actions.  Never keep fruits as the motivator of your actions, and also never get attached to inaction. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 42,43,& 44 Lecture discusses how misinterpretation of  Vedic literature promoted by some people created confusion in the society about the goal of life and the means to achieve it. They prescribe actions that result in rebirth after rebirth. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE

Bhagavad Gita Ch. 2 “Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya)” Verses 39, 40, & 41 Lecture discusses how even a little practice of Karma-Yoga relieves one from the great fear of death. There is no danger of wasted efforts and reverse effects. The lures of heavenly pleasures delude people and make them lose the focus of achieving everlasting happiness. Moksharthi - Please visit YouTube for Bhajans by Neil Bhatt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8jOW56VdfinQGoaP3cRFi-lSBfxjflJE