Why do we long for a love that doesn’t fade… a presence that feels close… a connection that feels personal?

In this special Christmas episode of Gita in Action, we explore a beautiful message at the heart of Bhagavad Gita 9.15–9.16: God is not an abstract idea — He is a loving, personal source who shows up in our lives in ways we can recognize and relate to.

We’ll look at:

• The three ways people understand God in the Gita — and why the personal conception is the most fulfilling

• How bhakti transforms spirituality from a concept into a relationship

• Why Krishna says “I am the father, the mother, the support, the object of worship” — and what that means for us

• How Christmas reminds the world that God meets us where we are

If you’ve ever wondered: “Is God really here with me?” “How do I experience the personal side of the Divine?” “What if my heart still feels unsure?”

…this conversation is for you.

May this season awaken a deeper connection — one that feels close, real, and full of love. ❤️🙏

What does devotion actually look like when life is busy, overwhelming, and imperfect?

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 9.14, where Krishna describes the great souls who worship Him with devotion, determination, and love in action. Together, we talk about kīrtan beyond just singing, the power of showing up for God even when it’s uncomfortable, and how bhakti isn’t about escaping our responsibilities—but reorienting them.

This conversation is for anyone trying to practice spiritual life while juggling work, family, caregiving, exhaustion, and real-world struggles. We reflect on honoring our time with God, staying connected through service and chanting, and learning how small, sincere efforts—done with love—can transform our inner world.

Bhakti isn’t meant to be lived on the sidelines of life. It’s meant to be lived right in the middle of it.

Why does it feel like no matter how much we achieve, heal, learn, or improve ourselves, something still feels missing?

In this episode of Gita in Action, we explore a powerful teaching from Bhagavad Gita 9.12–9.13, where Krishna explains why even sincere effort — including spiritual effort — can leave us feeling unfulfilled when God isn’t at the center, and how a different orientation of the heart leads to steadiness and clarity.

We talk about the “square peg problem”: how we try to fill the heart with careers, relationships, self-help, success, and even spirituality, only to discover that none of them quite fit. Not because they’re bad or meaningless — but because they’re not meant to replace the source of love and fulfillment.

Through practical examples, personal stories, and reflections on devotion, surrender, and the nature of great souls (mahatmas), this episode shows how the endless search finally comes to rest — not through repression or denial, but through real connection with Krishna, the inexhaustible source of joy.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running hard but still not arriving, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a gentler way forward.