Gita Talks

Talks on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Nirmalananda GiriAbout the GitaThe Bhagavad Gita is the most popular of the scriptures of Hinduism. In this series of talks on India’s spiritual classic, Swami Nirmalananda illumines its importance for all spiritual seekers, and for yogis in particular. The Bhagavad gita is the immortal dialog between Sri Krishna and the yogi-warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra on the eve of the Mahabharata war. In 700 verses, the sage Vyasa relates the teachings of Sri Krishna on the foundational philosophy and practices necessary to succeed in spiritual life. In these talks Swami Nirmalananda gives explanations of Sri Krishna’s teachings in the Gita which will be of practical value both to beginners and also to experienced students in spiritual life. Most talks are about 20 minutes long, though some are longer. About the SpeakerThese talks are by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke), the founder and director of the Atma Jyoti Ashra

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  Gita Talk 93–Krishna's Final Words

  Jun 19, 202544 minS0

  <p>The ninety-third and final in a series of talks by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) on the Bhagavad Gita, India's most famous scripture: the unforgettable dialog between Sri Krishna and Arjuna about the essence of spiritual life.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this talk, continuing with Chapter 18:67, Swamiji concludes his commentary on the Gita. He discusses what Krishna says about who to share these teachings with, and who not to, and talks about the benefits of studying the gita. Sanjaya then wraps up what has gone before in the Gita.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Gita...

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  Gita Talk 92–Love of God (Both Ways)

  Jun 19, 202522 minS0

  <p>The ninety-second in a series of talks by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) on the Bhagavad Gita, India's most famous scripture: the unforgettable dialog between Sri Krishna and Arjuna about the essence of spiritual life.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this talk, continuing with Chapter 18:64, Swamiji discusses the love of God for us, and how we should respond with love for him, and what real divine love is. He recounts what it was like to sit in the presence of Anandamayi ma. He also talks about the result of taking refuge in God.</p><p><br /></p><...

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  Gita Talk 91–The Battle for Higher Consciousness

  Jun 18, 202530 minS0

  <p>The ninety-first in a series of talks by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) on the Bhagavad Gita, India's most famous scripture: the unforgettable dialog between Sri Krishna and Arjuna about the essence of spiritual life.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this talk, continuing with Chapter 18:59, Swamiji discusses the battle for higher consciousness. He shares stories about Mirabai and Yogananda.</p><p> </p><p> Context and Setup</p><p> • Krishna has just finished his sweeping teachings in the Gita and now addresses Arjuna’s inner resistance to fighting.</p><p> • The “battle” is symbolic for spiritual aspirants—it represents t...

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  Gita Talk 90–How to Realize the Self

  Jun 18, 202521 minS0

  <p >The ninetieth in a series of talks by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) on the Bhagavad Gita, India's most famous scripture: the unforgettable dialog between Sri Krishna and Arjuna about the essence of spiritual life.</p><p ><br /></p><p >In this talk, continuing with Chapter 18:53, Swamiji discusses what is necessary to realize the Self, what renunciation is, and what devotion is.</p><p ><br /></p><p>Main Theme: Realizing the Self through renunciation, devotion, and steadfast inner transformation.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Path of Realization – Key Practices</p><p> • Forsake egotism through inner observation and medi...

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  Gita Talk 89– Attaining Perfection by Duty

  Jun 16, 202528 minS0

  <p >The eighty-ninth in a series of talks by Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) on the Bhagavad Gita, India's most famous scripture: the unforgettable dialog between Sri Krishna and Arjuna about the essence of spiritual life.</p><p ><br /></p><p >In this talk, continuing with Chapter 18:45, Swamiji discusses about swakarma (a person’s own duty), and how it is better to do ones own duty, though flawed, than another's duty done well.</p><p ><br /></p><p>Core Teaching</p><p> • Perfection (siddhi) is attained by fulfilling one’s own dharma (swadharma)—the duty aligned with one’s innate nat...

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