Bhagavad-gita: Chapter 2, Verses 39

Lecture on Bhagavad-Gita, Chapter 2, Verses 39

Lecture given by Dulal Chandra dasa on January 20th, 2011 in Winston Salem, NC on the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

A discussion on the acquisition of spiritual piety (agnate-sukriti) and the resultant transcendental knowledge that draws one into the process of pure unalloyed devotional service under the guidance of the Lords pure devotees.

Review of the coming discourse between Krishna and Arjuna, specifically in relation to the advancement of spiritual understanding by the practice of Nishkama Karma Yoga. Such unattached work done selflessly leads to knowledge of the self.

The yoga ladder presented in the first six chapters of Bhagavad-gita and how adopting the direct practice of pure devotional practice under the shelter of a pure devotee provides an immersion in the highest spiritual realization.