Gita 16.19 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Bhagavadgita Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Next Krishna describes consequences [...]
Why Krishna uses the word ‘soul’ non-literally
Few concepts are as foundational to Krishna’s Gita teachings as the soul. Many religions use the word ‘soul’ primarily in a non-literal sense: as a [...]
How Krishna’s angry words reflect his love
In the Bhagavadgita sixteenth chapter, as Krishna concludes his description of the ungodly people’s destructive and self-destructive activities, his tone changes from neutral to angry. [...]
Gita 12.11 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Now after this Krishna comes [...]
Why Krishna speaks the sixteenth chapter without being prompted
In the Bhagavad Gita, there’s only one section where Krishna speaks three successive chapters on his own without any prompting question from Arjuna: the section [...]
What Krishna’s analysis of divine and demonic natures means for Arjuna
What Krishna’s analysis of divine and demonic natures means for Arjuna-Throughout the Bhagavad-gita, when Krishna makes any point, Arjuna thinks how that point applies to [...]
Gita 15.08 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan So what is the karṣati [...]
What the upside-down tree metaphor means for Arjuna
Krishna begins the Bhagavad-gita’s fifteenth chapter with the upside-down tree metaphor that conveys the topsy-turvy nature of material existence. The metaphor speaks to Arjuna’s personal [...]
Gita 10.37 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 10.37 vṛṣṇīnāṁ vāsudevo ’smi [...]
Gita 18.73 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan This is last conversation between [...]
Gita 09.02 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 9.2 rāja-vidyā rāja-guhyaṁ pavitram [...]
Gita 02.44 explained
And after that Krishna describes give up that attachment. BG 2.44 bhogaisvarya-prasaktanam tayapahrita-cetasam vyavasayatmika buddhih samadhau na vidhiyate SYNONYMS bhoga -- to material enjoyment; [...]
Gita 06.05 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya 1-9: From Arurukshato (beginning stage) [...]
04.40 The liberating power of doubting our doubts (Dealing with doubts 2)
04.40 The liberating power of doubting our doubts - In some sports like judo, players use their opponents’ strength against them. When we are assaulted [...]
Gita 13.22 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Krishna will explain bhoktṛtve in [...]
Gita 06.08 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya 1-9: From Arurukshato (beginning stage) To [...]
Gita 06.06 explained
1-9: From Arurukshato (beginning stage) To Arudha stage (advance Stage) (Advancement in astang yoga) Bg 6.6 bandhur ātmātmanas tasya yenātmaivātmanā jitaḥ anātmanas tu śatrutve [...]
Gita 18.68 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Now in next verse Krishna [...]
Gita 07.05 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Now Sri Krishna will talk about [...]
Gita 18.03 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 18.3 tyājyaṁ doṣa-vad ity [...]
Gita 03.34 explained
Bg 3.34 indriyasyendriyasyārthe rāga-dveṣau vyavasthitau tayor na vaśam āgacchet tau hy asya paripanthinau Word for word: indriyasya — of the senses; indriyasya arthe — in [...]