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The Bhagavad Gita - Part 4
The Bhagavad Gita serves as a manual for life. Just as we receive a user guide when we buy a phone, we need guidance to navigate human life, which is considered sacred. Unlike a phone, we don't have a user guide to understand how to make our lives meaningful. This sacred text provides insights into the importance of seeking knowledge to gain a clear understanding of life.
The title "Bhagavad Gita" itself reveals the essence of the text. While it is often translated as the "Song of God," a deeper etymological analysis shows that the word "Bhaga" has multiple meanings, including Dharma (righteousness), Jnana (right knowledge), Vairagya (renunciation), and Aishwarya/Atma (soul/eternal wealth). "Gita" means not just a song but an investigative conversation between student and teacher. Hence, the Bhagavad Gita is an exploration of Dharma, Vairagya, Jnana, and Aishwarya. It is much more than just a divine song; it is a profound investigation into the core aspects of life.
Jñana Yoga - 15 classes, November 5 -February 18, 2025
In this fourth part of the series, we enter the practical heart of the Gita—jñāna yoga, the yoga of knowledge and discernment. Covering Chapters 13 to 18, this section reveals how wisdom is lived in daily life. Here the Gita explains the play of the three guṇas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—shaping our thoughts, actions, food, faith, and practice. Jñāna Yoga is not about collecting ideas, but about learning to see clearly, to understand ourselves deeply, and to act with steadiness and freedom.
The Gita discusses the awareness of life. We need to recognize the struggles in our lives which often arise from a lack of knowledge. Imagine encountering a snake; you might be scared if you know nothing about snakes. However, a snake charmer, familiar with snakes, would not be afraid and might even play with it. Similarly, when you don't understand yourself or life, you struggle. But when you gain knowledge, you can enjoy life, just as water is enjoyable to someone who knows how to swim, while it is a struggle for someone who cannot. Knowledge leads to a joyful life, while ignorance causes suffering. The Gita imparts this knowledge, enabling us to enjoy our lives by removing the darkness of ignorance, offering us an understanding of life and the ability to see ourselves in every being. There is no room for hatred, enmity, selfishness, or violence because you are there everywhere and in everything. Anything that causes pain to another being is your pain. Such a universal text cannot be found anywhere else in this world.
Guided by Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat, this course explores how knowledge matures into clarity, how discernment supports right action, and how practical wisdom transforms the way we live. Like the rising sun that dispels the mist, Jñāna Yoga illuminates the path of Dharma—bringing insight, balance, and harmony to every part of life.
Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate and focused study environment.
Register today and be part of a living tradition, learning from the source in a way that is timeless, clear, and meaningful for our modern lives.
Jñana Yoga - 15 classes, November 5 -February 18, 2025 - (December 24, no class)
Time: Wednesday 6:30pm India / 11:00am London
Day: Live online sessions every Wednesday
Duration:1 hour per session
All sessions will be recorded and available for a limited time
The Bhagavad Gita serves as a manual for life. Just as we receive a user guide when we buy a phone, we need guidance to navigate human life, which is considered sacred. Unlike a phone, we don't have a user guide to understand how to make our lives meaningful. This sacred text provides insights into the importance of seeking knowledge to gain a clear understanding of life.
The title "Bhagavad Gita" itself reveals the essence of the text. While it is often translated as the "Song of God," a deeper etymological analysis shows that the word "Bhaga" has multiple meanings, including Dharma (righteousness), Jnana (right knowledge), Vairagya (renunciation), and Aishwarya/Atma (soul/eternal wealth). "Gita" means not just a song but an investigative conversation between student and teacher. Hence, the Bhagavad Gita is an exploration of Dharma, Vairagya, Jnana, and Aishwarya. It is much more than just a divine song; it is a profound investigation into the core aspects of life.
Jñana Yoga - 15 classes, November 5 -February 18, 2025
In this fourth part of the series, we enter the practical heart of the Gita—jñāna yoga, the yoga of knowledge and discernment. Covering Chapters 13 to 18, this section reveals how wisdom is lived in daily life. Here the Gita explains the play of the three guṇas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—shaping our thoughts, actions, food, faith, and practice. Jñāna Yoga is not about collecting ideas, but about learning to see clearly, to understand ourselves deeply, and to act with steadiness and freedom.
The Gita discusses the awareness of life. We need to recognize the struggles in our lives which often arise from a lack of knowledge. Imagine encountering a snake; you might be scared if you know nothing about snakes. However, a snake charmer, familiar with snakes, would not be afraid and might even play with it. Similarly, when you don't understand yourself or life, you struggle. But when you gain knowledge, you can enjoy life, just as water is enjoyable to someone who knows how to swim, while it is a struggle for someone who cannot. Knowledge leads to a joyful life, while ignorance causes suffering. The Gita imparts this knowledge, enabling us to enjoy our lives by removing the darkness of ignorance, offering us an understanding of life and the ability to see ourselves in every being. There is no room for hatred, enmity, selfishness, or violence because you are there everywhere and in everything. Anything that causes pain to another being is your pain. Such a universal text cannot be found anywhere else in this world.
Guided by Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat, this course explores how knowledge matures into clarity, how discernment supports right action, and how practical wisdom transforms the way we live. Like the rising sun that dispels the mist, Jñāna Yoga illuminates the path of Dharma—bringing insight, balance, and harmony to every part of life.
Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate and focused study environment.
Register today and be part of a living tradition, learning from the source in a way that is timeless, clear, and meaningful for our modern lives.
Jñana Yoga - 15 classes, November 5 -February 18, 2025 - (December 24, no class)
Time: Wednesday 6:30pm India / 11:00am London
Day: Live online sessions every Wednesday
Duration:1 hour per session
All sessions will be recorded and available for a limited time