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A Womans Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western WomenAuthor: Nischala Joy Devi & Kamala Rose
A Womans Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women is a new podcast discussing Bhagavad-Gita, the timeless classic of Eastern Wisdom reinterpreted from the perspective of two Western female teachers who are both former monastics, Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose, who have dedicated their lives to the Yoga Tradition. At a time when womens voices are finally emerging, a feminine perspective of the wartime treatise could not be more timely. Each episode will explore the main teachings in the Bhagavad Gita from a female perspective and describe the process of bringing the Gita to a wider audience.--- Nischala Joy Devi ---Nischala Joy Devi is a masterful teacher, author, and healer. She spent 25 years as a monastic in the Vedic tradition, learning all aspects of Yoga from great masters worldwide. Her teaching reflects her love of Yoga and scripture, highlighting the Bhagavad Gita, considered one of the quintessential scriptures of Yoga. The Gita, previously deemed unrelatable to Western women, has inspired Devi to adapt the teaching by infusing content and commentary with feminine-based insights and parables. Now the Bhagavad Gita, like most of her teachings, reflects a heart-centered perspective of spirituality in scripture.--- More at abundantwellbeing.com--- Kamala Rose ---Kamala Rose brings over 30 years of contemplative training, a background in Sanskrit, and a lifelong immersion in the Bhagavad Gita. She studied with traditional teachers like Srivatsa Ramaswami, several academic institutions, explored interpretive lineages through the Theosophical Society, and was shaped by a father who studied the Upanishads and a mother who nurtured her feminist and academic orientation from an early age. She has dedicated her life to preserving yogas wisdom tradition by making it more accessible to yoga teachers.--- More at KamalaRoseYoga.org Language: en-us Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Environment, Ego, and Effort: Walking the Karma Yoga Path
Episode 13
Sunday, 26 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi continue their exploration of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on verse 3.27 and the mysterious art of “actionless action.” They unpack how the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—shape our inner and outer lives, and what it really means to say, “I am not the doer.”Through practical examples, personal reflections, and classical yogic philosophy, they explore how environment, ego, and intentional practice all interact to either cloud or clarify our awareness. Listeners are invited to examine their own habits, choices, and spiritual priorities with compassion and honesty.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The three gunas and how they influence thought, mood, and behaviorKarma Yoga and the idea that “nature acts, not the Self”Ego (ahamkara), negativity bias, and the habit of “I am the doer”Using buddhi (higher wisdom) for pause, discernment, and better choicesHow environment can be stronger than willpowerThe role of meditation, asana, and pranayama in cultivating sattvaSatsang, long-term practice, and spiritual growth as evolution, not lightning
