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E146. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 5 Verses 18–19 ‘The Yoga of Renunciation of Action’ | Gautamji

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Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta for Everyday Living
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Aug 1, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, Gautamji explains the qualities of a spiritually wise person through Krishna's teachings on equality of vision and inner equanimity. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta, he discusses why true wisdom sees the same divine Self in all beings, beyond differences in nature or status. He also explains how lasting peace comes from inner self-sufficiency, making equanimity the true measure of spiritual growth. 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