Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 1

S16E2 - Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 1

Published: May 1, 2026

Duration: 28:50

A great opening! “Why, Krishna, should I kill my family and friends?” This question is the ethical question at the center of the work that allows for a complete re-imagining of Hinduism and the spiritual and social contract of ancient India. The layers of background that inform seemingly even simple passages is a bit overwhelming but hopefully this introduction will help out a little.


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