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A Woman’s Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women

A Woman’s Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women

By: Nischala Joy Devi & Kamala Rose
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A Woman’s 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 women’s 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 yoga’s wisdom tradition by making it more accessible to yoga teachers.

--- More at KamalaRoseYoga.org

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Episodes
  • Day and Night: Exploring Spiritual Enlightenment in Chapter Two of the Gita
    Jul 6 2025

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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 mins
  • Neutrality in a Fiery World: Yoga, Desire & the Power of Detachment
    Jun 15 2025

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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 mins
  • Pratyahara: Withdrawing the Senses on the Yogic Path
    May 18 2025

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    Join Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose as they dive deep into the transformative practice of Pratyahara, exploring how yogis can master their senses and find inner peace. Drawing wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, this episode uncovers the art of sensory withdrawal and its profound impact on spiritual growth.

    Key Topics:
    • The meaning and significance of Pratyahara in yoga philosophy
    • How senses can distract and overstimulate the mind
    • Techniques for withdrawing sensory input, including:
    - Trataka meditation
    - Mantra repetition
    - Deep relaxation practices
    • The neurological and spiritual effects of sensory control
    • The bridge between external experience and internal consciousness
    • Ancient perspectives on fire, senses, and human perception

    Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, this episode offers insights into transforming your relationship with sensory experience and discovering inner calm.

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    47 mins

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