Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect

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A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I've found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect. Something we all struggle with throughout our lives. Make sure to go back a couple of episodes and listen to my overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and get excited because chapter one is only the beginning of this amazing series!

Let's explore:

🔹Righteous duty and how it can often conflict with personal emotions.

🔹How the characters represent relatable human experiences.

🔹The subtle differences between multiple translations.

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Different translations mentioned:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233

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🎧 Also Listen to:

#358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?

#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained

#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained

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A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I've found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect. Something we all struggle with throughout our lives. Make sure to go back a couple of episodes and listen to my overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and get excited because chapter one is only the beginning of this amazing series!

Let's explore:

🔹Righteous duty and how it can often conflict with personal emotions.

🔹How the characters represent relatable human experiences.

🔹The subtle differences between multiple translations.

Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga's origins? Grab my History of Yoga course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy

Different translations mentioned:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233

FREE Practice: Gentle Yoga | Beginner Yoga for Stress Relief | Less than 10 Minutes

Relevant Blog: 15 Life-Changing Yoga Books To Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Relevant to Today's Episode:

🔮 History of Yoga

200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

💖 Uplifted Membership

🎧 Also Listen to:

#358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?

#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained

#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained

© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

2025-04-09 33 min
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