The longer we are on the path of yoga, we become naturally inclined to learn more about the philosophy that supports it; the stories that have been passed down through millennia that give context to our practice and our purpose on this planet. One such text is the Bhagavad Gita- an epic that has been celebrated as a manual for life, and which holds so much wisdom on how to move forward in our own personal lives, even in the midst of pain and uncertainty.

The Bhagavad Gita is the story of a battle between the 'good guys' against the 'bad guys'- an epic who's backdrop is a war between families, battling for the throne. The main character is Arjuna, a gifted warrior who is fighting on the side of the good guys and right before the battle begins, he falls into a kind of paralysis- unwilling to fight against his family, teachers and friends. He seeks council from his charioteer, krishna- the human manifestation of the pervading spirit. Krishna persuades him to go forward, knowing that Arjuna has a very important role to fulfill. In order to find the motivation and meaning required, Krishna teaches him the practices of yoga.

This story is an allegory for the battle that all of us must fight- the war within ourselves between the inherent goodness and purity and the destructive drives from unconscious wounds. And thus, the wisdom that Krishna shares can be applied to each and everyone of us, no matter our age, generation, culture or religion.

Join Elise Greenspoon for an online satsang and meditation as we explore this rich, ancient text and how to apply its wisdom to our every day lives.

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