Bhagavad Gita
JKYog India's Bhagavad Gita online class in English is a transformative spiritual education program that has left a profound impact since its inception in 2018. Led by Divakar Boyanapalli, this class is based on Swami Mukundananda's enlightening commentary, "Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God." Swami Mukundananda's interpretation sheds light on the timeless teachings of Shree Krishna and offers profound insights into life's deepest questions.
Through interactive sessions conducted via Zoom, participants embark on a journey of self-discovery, delving deeper into the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. What sets this program apart is its emphasis on providing opportunities for participants to engage in Q&A sessions and access Swami Mukundananda's insightful video lectures on the Gita. This approach enhances understanding and fosters a deeper connection with the teachings, guiding participants on their spiritual path.
The Bhagavad Gita, an epochal Indian classic, needs no introduction. It is a comprehensive summary of Vedic philosophy. It is set in the narrative framework of a discourse between Shree Krishna and his friend and disciple Arjuna, who finds himself paralysed by indecision amid the battle in Kurukshetra. He turns to his charioteer, Krishna, for help. Krishna responds by delivering a timeless discourse on the meaning of life, discussing topics such as spirituality, courage, honour, death, and love. This dialogue has become a key text in Hindu philosophy and is widely studied for its insights into these important aspects of human existence.
Bhagavad Gita provides a deeply philosophical understanding of the world, or Brahma Vidya, and describes clear-cut techniques to implement spiritual precepts in everyday life. This is why it is also called Yog Shastra—it deals with methodologies for the application of spiritual knowledge, such as karma yoga, jnana yoga, and bhakti yoga. Swami Mukundananda's commentary contains crystal-clear explanations, scriptural references, and witty stories, leading the reader page-by-page on the path to everlasting peace and happiness.
Through interactive sessions conducted via Zoom, participants embark on a journey of self-discovery, delving deeper into the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. What sets this program apart is its emphasis on providing opportunities for participants to engage in Q&A sessions and access Swami Mukundananda's insightful video lectures on the Gita. This approach enhances understanding and fosters a deeper connection with the teachings, guiding participants on their spiritual path.
The Bhagavad Gita, an epochal Indian classic, needs no introduction. It is a comprehensive summary of Vedic philosophy. It is set in the narrative framework of a discourse between Shree Krishna and his friend and disciple Arjuna, who finds himself paralysed by indecision amid the battle in Kurukshetra. He turns to his charioteer, Krishna, for help. Krishna responds by delivering a timeless discourse on the meaning of life, discussing topics such as spirituality, courage, honour, death, and love. This dialogue has become a key text in Hindu philosophy and is widely studied for its insights into these important aspects of human existence.
Bhagavad Gita provides a deeply philosophical understanding of the world, or Brahma Vidya, and describes clear-cut techniques to implement spiritual precepts in everyday life. This is why it is also called Yog Shastra—it deals with methodologies for the application of spiritual knowledge, such as karma yoga, jnana yoga, and bhakti yoga. Swami Mukundananda's commentary contains crystal-clear explanations, scriptural references, and witty stories, leading the reader page-by-page on the path to everlasting peace and happiness.
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Divakar Boyanapalli
Bhagavad Gita - English
Mr Divakar, with a B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering from NIT-Warangal and a Master in Management Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas, has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, having worked in the US, Germany, and India. Drawn by Swami Mukundananda ji's profound spiritual knowledge and His teachings on Bhakti Yog, Divakar first met Swamiji at the JKYog Bhakti Ashram, Banara, Odisha, in February 2015. Since then, he has translated Swamiji's book "Bhagavad Gita - The Song of God" into Telugu, along with two more of Swamiji's popular books, "7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness, and Fulfillment" and "The Science of Mind Management." He also manages the 'Holy Bhagavad Gita' website. Divakar plays a crucial role in spreading Swamiji's teachings through JKYog's Online Bhagavad Gita Study sessions in English, reaching an international audience. He was instrumental in establishing the JKYog Hyderabad Satsang group, which was key to founding the JKYog Ashram in Hyderabad. In addition to leading weekly satsangs, he organises Swamiji's events in Hyderabad and conducts Gita sessions in both Telugu and English at the ashram.
Online Session Blogs
Exploring the Paths to Enlightenment and Mastery of the Mind: Bhagavad Gita Simplified
Sep 2nd, 2024
In Classes 7 and 8 of the JKYog Online Class on 'Bhagavad Gita Simplified,' we continued to explore profound teachings from the Bhagavad Gita. Class 7 focused on the paths to enlightenment, comparing…
Who are true yogis, and who are true sanyasis?
Sep 1st, 2024
External acts of asceticism, such as wearing specific robes, following strict dietary practices, or living in isolation, do not by themselves define someone as a true sanyasi (renunciant) or yogi. Th…
Bhagavad-Gita- Jnana Karm Sanyas Yog- Chapter 4.24-4.33
Aug 31st, 2024
The Bhagavad Gita Verse Summary 4.24-4.33
For those fully immersed in God-consciousness, every aspect of a sacrifice—the offering, the ladle, the act of offering, and the sacrificial fire—is viewed as…
భగవద్గీత- జ్ఞాన కర్మ సన్యాస యోగం- అధ్యాయం 4.24-4.33
Aug 31st, 2024
భగవద్గీత శ్లోక సారాంశం 4.24-4.33
సంధర్భం:
క్రిందటి వారం భగవానుని భోదన ద్వారా 4 వర్ణాలు ఎందుకు కల్పించబడ్డాయి, కర్మ అకర్మ వికర్మ అనగానేమిటో. కర్మయొక్క ఫలితము అంటకుండా ఉండడానికి భగవంతునికే ఆ ఫలితము…
Exploring Action, Renunciation, and Divine Incarnation: Bhagavad Gita Simplified
Aug 29th, 2024
In Classes 5 and 6 of the JKYog Online Class on 'Bhagavad Gita Simplified,' we explored essential teachings and concepts from the Bhagavad Gita. Class 5 delved into the inevitability of action and th…
భగవద్గీత- జ్ఞాన కర్మ సన్యాస యోగం- అధ్యాయం 4.10-4.23
Aug 24th, 2024
భగవద్గీత శ్లోక సారాంశం 4.10-4.23
ఓ అర్జునా! రాగ, ద్వేష, క్రోధములకు అతీతముగా, నాయందే (శ్రీకృష్ణ భగవానుని యందే) మనసుని నిలిపి, నన్నే ఆశ్రయించిన వారు నా యొక్క జ్జ్ఞానంతో పవిత్రులయి నా దివ్యప్రేమను పొందార…
Bhagavad-Gita- Jnana Karm Sanyas Yog- Chapter 4.10-4.23
Aug 24th, 2024
The Bhagavad Gita Verse Summary 4.10-4.23
Shree Krishna teaches that those who truly understand the divine nature of His birth and pastimes, and who purify their minds through devotion, become free fr…
From Confusion to Clarity: Krishna's Blueprint for Crushing Self-Doubt
Aug 19th, 2024
In the JKYog Bhagavad Gita Simplified classes 3 and 4, we delved deeply into Arjun's profound inner conflict and his quest for guidance amidst the turmoil of the battlefield. Class 3 explored Arjun's…
The Transience of Worldly Pleasures: A Spiritual Insight from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5
Aug 18th, 2024
This week's JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online Class focused on the profound teachings from Chapter 5, verses 22 to 29, which highlight the limitations of worldly pleasures and the path to true inner peace. …
భగవద్గీత- జ్ఞాన కర్మ సన్యాసం యోగము- అధ్యాయం 4.1-4.9
Aug 17th, 2024
సంధర్భం:
ఇప్పటి దాకా మనం కురుక్షేత్ర యుధ్ధంలో భ్రాంతితో తన కర్తవ్యం నెరవేర్చలేక శ్రీ కృష్ణుని శరణు వెడిన అర్జునునికి భగవానుడు ఆత్మతత్వం గూర్చి ఆత్మతత్వం లో జీవించే స్థితప్రజ్ఞ లక్షణములు గూర్చి స…
Bhagavad-Gita- Jnana Karm Sanyas Yog- Chapter 4.1-4.9
Aug 17th, 2024
The Bhagavad Gita Verse Summary 4.1-4.9
Lord Krishna said, "I revealed this timeless knowledge of Yog to the Sun God, Vivasvan. He shared it with Manu, who then passed it on to Ikshvaku." This highlig…
Bhagavad Gita Simplified: Vedic Roots, Modern Life Connection and Historical Context
Aug 12th, 2024
The first two classes of the 'Bhagavad Gita Simplified' explored several key aspects of the Bhagavad Gita. The class began with an overview of the Vedas and Vedic scriptures, highlighting their etern…
Selfless Action and Divine Alignment: Insights from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5
Aug 11th, 2024
This week's JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online Class discussed the principles of selfless action, devotion to God, and the consequences of actions as described in the Bhagavad Gita chapter 5. It emphasises t…
Exploring Karm Yog, Karm Sanyās, and Renunciation in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5
Aug 4th, 2024
This week's JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online Class explores the concepts of karm-yog and karm sanyās from the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5. It delves into the differences between the two paths and emphasises th…
భగవద్గీత- కర్మ యోగ- అధ్యాయం 3.11-3.26
Aug 3rd, 2024
సంధర్భము:
కర్మయోగము గూర్చి గతవారము చదువుతూ , ఇంద్రియభోగములు మనుషులను ఎలా కర్మబంధములో పడేస్తాయో చదివి, కర్తవ్యములను/కర్మలను యజ్ఞములాగా చేయాలని తెలుసుకున్నాము. ఇపుడు ఆ యజ్ఞం అంటే ఏమిటో, అది&…
Bhagavad-Gita- Karm Yog- Chapter 3.11-3.26
Aug 3rd, 2024
The Bhagavad Gita delves into the intricate relationship between humans, celestial beings, and the Supreme God, emphasising the significance of performing prescribed duties with the right mindset and…
Bhagavad Gita Chapters 3 & 4: Detachment from the Fruits of Action and the Eternal Wisdom of Yog
Jul 28th, 2024
Chapter 3: Have No Attachment to the Fruits of Action
Understanding Karm Yog
- Karm Yog: Karm yog combines two key concepts: karm (occupational duties) and yog (union with God). A karm yogi performs worl…
భగవద్గీత- కర్మ యోగ- అధ్యాయం 3.1-3.10
Jul 27th, 2024
ఆత్మతత్వం గూర్చి మరియు స్వధర్మం గురించి భగవాన్ శ్రీ కృష్ణుని భోదన మనం 2వ అధ్యాయంలో చర్చించాము. ఇపుడు 3వ అధ్యాయంలో అర్జునునికి ఆత్మతత్వం మరియు స్వధర్మము మీద కలిగిన సందేహములు మరియు భగవాన్ శ్రీ కృష్ణుని…
Bhagavad-Gita- Karm Yog- Chapter 3.1-3.10
Jul 27th, 2024
Shree Krishna explains to Arjun that everyone must perform their duties without attachment, as action is unavoidable. He emphasises that fulfilling one's responsibilities as an offering to God is vir…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2: Understanding Duty, Wisdom, and Spiritual Practice
Jul 21st, 2024
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Arjun expresses profound distress over his readiness for the battlefield and hesitates to fulfil his duty in the impending battle. His compassion for the enemies assembled…
Bhagavad-Gita- Sankhya Yog- Chapter 2.66-2.72
Jul 20th, 2024
The context:
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verses 66 to 72, Shree Krishna teaches that self-discipline and control over the mind and senses are essential for peace and happiness. He explains that materi…
భగవద్గీత- సాంఖ్య యోగా- అధ్యాయం 2.60-2.72
Jul 20th, 2024
సంధర్భం:
అర్జునుని కర్తవ్యముమును (క్షత్రియుడిగా యుధ్ధం చేయవలసిన తన కర్మని) స్థితప్రజ్ఞుడి లాగా చేయమని భగవాన్ శ్రీ కృష్ణుడు భోదించి నపుడు, స్థితప్రజ్ఞుడి లక్షణములు ఎలా ఉంటాయని అర్జునుడు శ్రీ కృష్ణునితో…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Arjun's Inner Conflict
Jul 14th, 2024
Ved Vyas originally compiled the Bhagavad Gita as a separate text. Later, when he wrote the Mahabharat, he embedded it. The Bhagavad Gita, composed of 700 verses, is a separate text within the Mahabh…
భగవద్గీత- సాంఖ్య యోగా- అధ్యాయం 2.55-2.59
Jul 13th, 2024
సంధర్భం:
కురుక్షేత్ర యుధ్ధములో భ్రాంతితో తన కర్తవ్యం నిర్వర్తించలేక దిశానిర్దేశం చేయమని అడిగిన అర్జునితో భగవాన్ శ్రీ కృష్ణుడు ఆత్మ తత్త్వం మరియు స్వధర్మం గురించి భోదించి, స్వధర్మాన్న…
The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth
Jul 7th, 2024
The JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online class discussion covered verses- 4.39 to 4.42.
श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानं तत्पर: संयतेन्द्रिय: |
ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति || 39||
śhraddhāvānllabhate jñānaṁ …
భగవద్గీత- సాంఖ్య యోగా- అధ్యాయం 2.47-2.54
Jul 6th, 2024
సందర్భం:
కురుక్షేత్రంలో యుద్ధం అర్జునుడు "మనం ఈ శరీరమనీ , కౌరవులలో ఉన్న తనకు అత్యంత గౌరవప్రదమయిన భీష్మాచార్యులనూ, తన పూజ్య గురువు అయినా ద్రోణాచార్యులనూ ఎలా చంపడం అని భ్రాoతి చెందుతాడు.&nbs…
Bhagavad-Gita- Sankhya Yog- Chapter 2.47-2.54
Jul 6th, 2024
The context:
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verses 47 to 50, Shree Krishna advises Arjun to perform duties without attachment to results, dedicating outcomes to God. This equanimity, termed Yog, en…
Divine Knowledge Can Help Transcend Material Existence: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita
Jun 30th, 2024
The JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online class discussion covered verses- 4.36, 4.37 and 4.38.
अपि चेदसि पापेभ्य: सर्वेभ्य: पापकृत्तम: |
सर्वं ज्ञानप्लवेनैव वृजिनं सन्तरिष्यसि || 36||
api ched asi pāpebhyaḥ sarve…
Bhagavad-Gita- Sankhya Yog- Chapter 2.31-2.46
Jun 29th, 2024
The Context:
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verses 16 to 30, Shree Krishna teaches Arjun that our existence, as He teaches, is not this impermanent body but the eternal Self. Death is to the body but not…
భగవద్గీత- సాంఖ్య యోగా- అధ్యాయం 2.31-2.46
Jun 29th, 2024
సంధర్భము:
16 నుండి 30 శ్లోకములలో కృష్ణభగవానులు, అర్జునునితో తాను అనుకొంటున్నట్టు మన ఉనికి అశాశ్వతమయిన ఈ శరీరం కాదని, సనాతనమయిన ఆత్మ అని భోదించి. మరణం శరీరానికి కానీ ఆత్మకు కాదనీ, ఆత్మ ఎవ్వ…
Yajña: A Path to Spiritual Purification and Growth
Jun 23rd, 2024
The JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online class discussion covered Shlokas- 4.28, 4.31, 4.33 and 4.34.
द्रव्ययज्ञास्तपोयज्ञा योगयज्ञास्तथापरे |
स्वाध्यायज्ञानयज्ञाश्च यतय: संशितव्रता: || 28||
dravya-yajñās tapo-ya…
Love vs the Law: How Devotion to Krishna Can Change Your Karma
Jun 16th, 2024
The JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online class discussion covered Shlokas from 4.9 to 4.12.
जन्म कर्म च मे दिव्यमेवं यो वेत्ति तत्त्वत: |
त्यक्त्वा देहं पुनर्जन्म नैति मामेति सोऽर्जुन || 9||
janma karma cha…
భగవద్గీత- సాంఖ్య యోగా- అధ్యాయం 2.19-2.30
Jun 15th, 2024
JKYog తెలుగు భగవద్గీత ఆన్‌లైన్ క్లాస్‌లో చర్చ 2.19 నుండి 2.30 వరకు శ్లోకాలను కవర్ చేస్తుంది.
సంధర్భము:
సంధర్భము:
కురుక్షేత్ర యుద్ధమునందు తన విలువిద్యా నైపుణ్యముతో మరియు శౌర్య పరాక్రమములతో శత్రువులపై విజయం సాధించ…
Bhagavad-Gita- Sankhya Yog- Chapter 2.19-2.30
Jun 15th, 2024
The discussion in the JKYog Telugu Bhagavad Gita Online class covered Shlokas from 2.19 to 2.30.
19 - 21 Shloka summary:
19 - 21 Shloka summary:
One who thinks the soul can slay and the one who thinks the soul can…
Unveiling the Ancient Wisdom: Krishna's Discourse to Arjun
Jun 9th, 2024
The discussion in the JKYog Bhagavad Gita Online class covered Shlokas from 4.1 to 4.8.
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
इमं विवस्वते योगं प्रोक्तवानहमव्ययम् ।
विवस्वान्मनवे प्राह मनुरिक्ष्वाकवेऽब्रवीत् ।।1।।
śhrī …
The Path to True Freedom: Offering Our Actions to God
Apr 21st, 2024
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3, verse 9 states that true freedom comes from offering our actions to God without seeking personal gain.
यज्ञार्थात्कर्मणोऽन्यत्र लोकोऽयं कर्मबन्धन: |
तदर्थं कर्म कौन्तेय मुक्तसङ…
The Two Paths to Spiritual Perfection in Bhagavad Gita: Buddhi Yog and Sānkhya Yog
Apr 14th, 2024
Chapter One of the Bhagavad Gita, known as Arjun viṣhād yog, introduces the setting where Arjun's grief and lamentation arise, creating a reason for Shree Krishna to give spiritual instructions. …
Importance of Self-Control and Divine Knowledge
Apr 7th, 2024
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verses 66 to 72, Shree Krishna underscores the struggle of worldly suffering and the importance of self-control and devotion. He paints a vivid picture of the entanglement…
The Downward Spiral of Attachment
Mar 31st, 2024
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 62, discusses how dwelling on the pleasures of sense objects creates a mental loop that leads to trouble.
ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंस: सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते |
सङ्गात्सञ्जायते का…
Beyond Lust and Fear: The Path to Liberation in the Bhagavad Gita
Mar 24th, 2024
In the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 54, Arjuna is asking Shree Krishna about the states of sthita-prajna (sthitaprajña/ स्थितप्रज्ञ ) and samadhistha (samādhistha/ समाधिस्थ) apply to enlightened pe…
The Bhagavad Gita's Practical Solution to Life's Challenges
Mar 17th, 2024
In the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 48, Shree Krishna praises the equanimity that enables us to accept all circumstances with serenity. He calls this state 'Yog', or 'union with the Supreme'. …