# E103. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verses 4–5 ‘The Yoga of Renunciation of Action in Wisdom' | Gautamji

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Published: 2026-03-02T23:17:30+00:00
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In this episode, Gautamji explains Krishna’s teaching that the Self is timeless consciousness—present in the past, present, and future. He shows how realized masters speak from this same eternal awareness, which remains unchanged across ages. Gautamji also clarifies why this wisdom is called the “supreme secret” and how ignorance of our true nature keeps us bound to birth and desires. More about the podcast: The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical masterpiece that contains the universal wisdom of life applicable to all human beings. This sacred scripture explains how one can navigate life's complexities, dilemmas, and challenges and ultimately find true happiness and purpose in life. In this podcast series, Gautamji takes listeners through a verse-by-verse study of the Bhagavad Gita, providing actionable insights and reflections. He explains how to apply the Gita's teachings to enhance our personal growth, decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, he addresses student questions on the Gita and Vedanta in dedicated Q&A episodes. © Gautam Jain To learn more about our weekly lectures visit: www.VedantaUSA.org To get the verse by verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami A. Parthasarathy: https://a.co/d/j5SylPC Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vedantausa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedanta_usa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYv-xlRm5iIiMdnR626_QQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vedantausa

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