• Transcending Bias: Meditation, Motive, and the Path of Karma Yoga
    2025/11/02

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    Join hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose as they explore the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, focusing on Karma Yoga and the importance of transcending unconscious bias in our actions. This episode delves into how meditation and self-inquiry can help us recognize hidden motives and embrace the path of selfless service. Through insightful discussion and real-life examples, discover how to transform daily actions into offerings that promote both personal growth and the welfare of society.

    Key topics covered:

    • Understanding Karma Yoga and its relevance in the modern world
    • The role of unconscious bias in shaping our actions and perceptions
    • How meditation aids in self-awareness and transcending prejudice
    • Aligning thought, word, and deed for genuine selfless action
    • Practical steps for mindful giving and serving others without attachment
    • The balance between engaging with the world and maintaining inner clarity
    • Stories and examples illustrating self-inquiry and service in daily life
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    45 分
  • Devotion, Duty, and Care: Women’s Wisdom in the Bhagavad Gita
    2025/10/12

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    Join hosts Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they explore Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita through a feminine lens. In this episode, they delve into the often-overlooked themes of devotion, the ethic of care, and the unique wisdom women bring to spiritual practice. Through personal stories and thoughtful analysis, Kamala and Nischala reframe traditional interpretations of karma yoga, highlighting the importance of heart, compassion, and purposeful action in both ancient and modern contexts.

    Key topics covered:

    • The distinction between the paths of knowledge (jnana yoga) and action (karma yoga)
    • The missing element of devotion (bhakti) in traditional interpretations
    • The ethic of care versus the ethic of justice in women’s lives
    • The role of women as nurturers and spiritual teachers
    • Understanding Samadhi (perfection) in everyday life
    • The interplay between spirit and nature, and honoring both
    • The importance of non-attachment without losing compassion
    • Ahimsa (non-harm) as a foundational principle for action
    • Reimagining karma yoga for modern women and communities

    Tune in for a heartfelt and insightful conversation that brings new depth to the timeless teachings of the Gita.

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    46 分
  • Reconciling War and Wisdom: Exploring Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita
    2025/09/21

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    In this episode, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi dive into the profound dilemmas faced by Arjuna at the start of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita. Together, they explore how the ancient text’s teachings on knowledge, action, and devotion remain deeply relevant to our modern lives. Through personal stories, historical parallels, and spiritual insights, the hosts examine how we can reconcile the wisdom of philosophy with the realities of conflict—both on the battlefield and in everyday life.

    Key topics covered:

    • Arjuna’s crisis: The struggle between knowledge (Jnana Yoga) and action (Karma Yoga)
    • The importance of devotion (Bhakti) and compassion in spiritual practice
    • The concept of the higher good (Shreya) versus personal gratification (Preya)
    • Parallels between ancient battles and modern-day moral dilemmas
    • The impact of war on women and the role of rebuilding after conflict
    • Trusting teachers and the process of spiritual growth
    • Reflections on historical wars and their influence on spiritual movements
    • The enduring relevance of the Gita’s teachings in contemporary society

    Join us as we unpack the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and consider what it means to serve a higher good in today’s world.

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    46 分
  • The Cave of the Heart: Understanding Personal Dharma
    2025/08/31

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    Dive deep into the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they explore the hidden truths of personal dharma. This transformative podcast unravels the complex layers of spiritual calling, individual purpose, and conscious action through a unique women's perspective.

    Key Topics:

    • The interconnection of karma and dharma
    • Discovering one's authentic life path
    • Breaking free from patriarchal limitations
    • Spiritual growth and personal transformation
    • Conscious decision-making and intentional living
    • The role of meditation in understanding personal purpose
    • Balancing individual needs with collective responsibility

    Join these experienced yoginis as they decode ancient wisdom, sharing personal insights and practical guidance for navigating life's most challenging choices. Whether you're seeking spiritual understanding or practical life direction, "The Cave of the Heart" offers a compassionate, enlightening journey into self-discovery.

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    47 分
  • Transforming Karma: Meditation, Service, and Spiritual Evolution
    2025/08/10

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    Join Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they dive deep into the profound teachings of Karma Yoga from the Bhagavad Gita. In this enlightening podcast, these experienced yoga practitioners unravel the mysteries of karma, offering practical insights into:

    • The true nature of karma beyond Western interpretations
    • How spiritual practices can transform personal and collective energy
    • The role of meditation in understanding our deeper motivations
    • Overcoming fear and expanding consciousness
    • The interconnectedness of individual actions and universal experience

    Drawing from decades of study and personal practice, Rose and Devi provide a compassionate, feminine perspective on spiritual growth. Learn how small, mindful actions can create ripple effects of positive change, and discover how you can use yoga and meditation to evolve your understanding of karma.
    Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to spiritual exploration, this podcast offers transformative wisdom for navigating life's challenges with grace and intention.

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    50 分
  • Sisterhood and Spirit: Celebrating a Year of the Women's Gita Podcast
    2025/07/20

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    Join Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose as they mark their podcast's first anniversary by exploring the transformative power of feminine spiritual wisdom. In this special episode, they reflect on the groundbreaking Seneca Falls Convention, challenge traditional religious narratives, and reinterpret the Bhagavad Gita through a lens of equality and empowerment.

    Key Topics:

    • The historic significance of the Seneca Falls Convention
    • Women's rights and spiritual interpretation
    • Challenging patriarchal religious narratives
    • The importance of women's voices in spiritual discourse
    • Exploring gender equality in ancient spiritual texts
    • The power of sisterhood and collective empowerment

    Drawing from their deep yoga traditions and personal experiences, these two remarkable women offer a compelling conversation that bridges historical struggle with contemporary spiritual understanding. Whether you're a yoga practitioner, spiritual seeker, or advocate for women's rights, this episode promises insight, inspiration, and a powerful reminder of women's inherent spiritual strength.

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    45 分
  • Day and Night: Exploring Spiritual Enlightenment in Chapter Two of the Gita
    2025/07/06

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    In this episode of A Woman's Gita Podcast, hosts Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi dive deep into the final verses of Chapter Two of the Bhagavad Gita.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • The concept of enlightenment and expanded consciousness
    • Verse 69: Understanding the sage's perspective on day and night
    • The role of meditation in transforming perception
    • Interconnectedness of all beings
    • Overcoming personal attachments and limitations
    • The scientific perspective on consciousness and energy
    • Understanding Dharma and personal duty
    • The practice of the five fires
    • Exploring the concept of Shanti (existential peace)
    • Transcending fear of death through spiritual practice

    The discussion centers on profound spiritual concepts such as enlightenment, consciousness, and the transformative power of yoga and meditation. Drawing from scientific insights, personal experiences, and ancient wisdom, they unpack complex ideas about interconnectedness, the nature of the self, and the path to inner peace. The hosts offer a compassionate, feminine interpretation of these timeless teachings, making spiritual philosophy accessible and relevant to modern practitioners.

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    47 分
  • Neutrality in a Fiery World: Yoga, Desire & the Power of Detachment
    2025/06/15

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    In this deep and heartfelt episode of A Women’s Gita, Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose take us into the heart of Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring verses 62–64—a section rich with psychological insight and practical wisdom.

    Together, they examine how desire leads to attachment, how attachment breeds anger and delusion, and how yogic practices—especially the cultivation of neutrality and tapas—help us navigate our inner and outer worlds with grace.

    Key topics in this episode include:

    • The chain reaction from desire to suffering in the Gita
    • The modern relevance of sense objects and attachment
    • Neutrality vs. detachment—what’s the difference?
    • The concept of tapas as inner heat and transformation
    • Practical ways to stay centered in an overstimulated world
    • Navigating female competition through yogic sisterhood
    • The cost of anger—from heart health to spiritual clarity

    Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to these teachings, this episode offers timely reflections on how to be in the world, but not of it.

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    47 分