Bhagavad Gita 6.17: Yuktahara Viharasya and Balanced Practice
Read Gita 6.17 in Sanskrit with transliteration and an original explanation of moderation in food, recreation, work, sleep and waking, alongside 6.16–18.
॥ असतो मा सद्गमय ॥
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91–108 / 137Bhagavad Gita 2.48: Samatvam Yoga Uchyate and Equanimity in Action
Read Gita 2.48 in Sanskrit with transliteration and original meanings. Explore Samatvam Yoga Uchyate, attachment and responsible action in the context of 2.47–49.
Bhagavad Gita 6.26: Returning the Wandering Mind
Read Gita 6.26 in Sanskrit with word meanings, the context of 6.25 and 6.35, named commentary perspectives and a clearly labelled reflection for study.
Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara: Meaning and Upanishad Context
Read Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara with Sanskrit, transliteration and meaning. Explore Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11.1, svadhyaya and practical reflection.
Bhagavad Gita 2.14: Matra Sparsha, Change and Forbearance
Read Bhagavad Gita 2.14 in Sanskrit with transliteration and meaning. Understand sensory contact, impermanence, titiksha and the context of verses 2.13–15.
Bhagavad Gita 4.34: Humility, Inquiry and Service in Learning
Read Gita 4.34 in Sanskrit and transliteration, explore pranipata, pariprashna and seva, and understand its context with original study examples.
Bhagavad Gita 17.15: Truthful, Considerate and Helpful Speech
Explore Gita 17.15 in Sanskrit, transliteration and context. Understand the discipline of speech, svadhyaya and original examples for everyday conversation.
Katha Upanishad's Chariot Analogy: Self, Mind and Intellect
Read Katha Upanishad 1.3.3–9: the Self as rider, intellect as driver and mind as reins, with Sanskrit, a role table and careful everyday applications.
Ishavasyam Idam Sarvam: Isha Upanishad Mantra 1 Explained
Read Isha Upanishad mantra 1 in Sanskrit and transliteration. Explore tena tyaktena bhunjitha, differing readings, non-coveting and everyday reflection.
Kena Upanishad 1.1–2: Mind, Senses and the Ear of the Ear
Read the Kena Upanishad's opening questions with Sanskrit, phrase meanings and context. Understand the ear of the ear without turning it into a literal organ.
Two Birds on One Tree: Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.1–2 Explained
Read the two-birds metaphor with Sanskrit, transliteration and context. Explore the eating and observing birds, the second verse and three labelled reflections.
Shreyas and Preyas: Katha Upanishad 1.2.1–2 Explained
Read the Sanskrit, transliteration and context of shreyas and preyas. Explore discernment through clearly labelled modern examples without reducing the teaching to productivity.
Para and Apara Vidya: Mundaka Upanishad 1.1.4–5 Explained
Read the Sanskrit distinction between para and apara vidya, the four Vedas and six Vedangas, and why knowledge of the Imperishable is a different aim.
Bhagavad Gita 18.63 Meaning: Reflect Fully, Then Choose and Act
Read Gita 18.63 in Sanskrit, understand vimrishya and yathecchasi, compare attributed commentaries and follow the dialogue through Arjuna's response.
Bhagavad Gita 17.16 Meaning: Five Qualities of Mental Discipline
Read Gita 17.16 in Sanskrit and explore serenity, gentleness, silence, self-regulation and pure intention through context, attributed readings and exercises.
Bhagavad Gita 9.26 Meaning: A Leaf, a Flower and Devotion
Read Gita 9.26 in Sanskrit, understand its four simple offerings and key devotional words, and explore verses 9.27–28 with original reflection exercises.
Bhagavad Gita 12.13 Meaning: Friendship, Compassion and Freedom from Hatred
Study Gita 12.13 through Sanskrit, seven key expressions, its continuation in 12.14 and four original examples of goodwill, compassion and responsibility.
Bhagavad Gita 3.30 Meaning: Offer the Action, Keep the Responsibility
Read Gita 3.30 with Sanskrit, eight phrase explanations, context at 3.27–31 and practical examples of dedication without abandoning responsibility.