The Bhagavad Gita: Duty, Detachment, and the Battlefield of the Mind
Season 1 • Episode 3 • Duration: 51:40 • Aug 29, 2026

The Bhagavad Gita: Duty, Detachment, and the Battlefield of the Mind

Arjuna stands paralyzed between two warring armies. Krishna’s revelation provides a masterclass on selfless action and inner freedom.

Episode Overview

The Kurukshetra battlefield is not merely a historical or mythological clash; it represents the daily moral dilemmas of human consciousness. We break down the doctrine of Nishkama Karma: acting wholeheartedly without craving the fruits of action.

Episode Notes:

  • 04:10 - Arjuna's collapse and the existential dilemma
  • 16:45 - Nishkama Karma: Right to work, not to its fruits
  • 28:50 - The three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas
  • 44:10 - Integrating yogic discipline into contemporary work
Official Episode Transcript

[Host]: Imagine standing in the middle of a conflict where your heart is torn. You want to walk away. But your guide says: "You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action." Today we dive into the timeless message of the Bhagavad Gita...