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It is rather ironic that in India, people solemnly place their hand on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in a court of law and swear to speak the truth, yet many of them have never read it, let alone truly understood its message. How strange it is that a civilisation that produced the world’s most brilliant text on life, ethics, detachment, work, and clarity, treats it like a prop or a ritual object, rather than the supreme manual for life that it truly is.
This is why I, Tavamithram Sarvada, have taken it upon myself to make the Srimad Bhagavad Gita easily available, accessible, and comprehensible to all, not by mystifying it, but by bringing it to life.
And here is a rendition like no other.
Most recitations of the Gita are delivered in a monotonous and emotionless chant, often with all 700 Shlokas sung in a single flat tune. But remember that the scenario is that of war, and to ensure the energy and power apart from the wisdom the Bhagavad Gita imparts, I came to the conclusion that it needs to be delivered dramatically and powerfully.
With a background in acting and a deep grounding in Vedanta, I have delivered each Shloka with the tone, expression, and intensity its meaning calls for. This is not a performance – it is a sacred transmission, infused with clarity, emotion, and strength.
Each Shloka appears on-screen in Sanskrit, accompanied by its romanised transliteration, English transliteration, and meaning. Whether or not you understand Sanskrit, this immersive experience will draw you into the battlefield of Kurukshetra and place you right beside Arjuna and at the feet of Bhagavan Shri Krishna, both mentally and spiritually.
In an age of confusion, disconnection, and identity crisis, the Srimad Bhagavad Gita remains the most powerful antidote to fear, sorrow, and indecision. But you must listen to it, not once, not just as a ritual, but as if your life depended on it.
Because in many ways, it does.
This is the spirit of Timeless Vedanta, and this is your invitation to listen to the Srimad Bhagavad Gita as never before. There is no concept of belief in Vedanta as it is in organised religions. It is purely about realisation. Don’t leave this life without having at least heard the full message of Bhagavan Krishna.
If you haven’t yet read or heard the Srimad Bhagavad Gita even once in your life, start today. You owe it to yourself.
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Most people live their lives filled with noise, dogma, and contradiction, making sense of life a challenging task. They have unanswered questions, such as, “Who am I?” or “What’s the point of all this?” They are either caught up in beliefs and rituals, have no inclination to engage with such questions, or, due to their beliefs, are afraid to question traditions, or simply too busy to stop and think.
Religions and ideologies claim to offer answers, but more often than not, they leave us confused and divided. They demand belief, but fail to encourage true understanding.
Vedanta is not another belief system. It offers a unique method – a way of seeing – that helps you distinguish between what is real and what is assumed. It doesn’t require blind faith. Instead, it invites you to look within and engage with your own direct experience.
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What if everything you’ve been taught about ‘god’, worship, and salvation is just the kindergarten of the path of the rational philosophy of Vedanta?
The ancient Rishis (wise, selfless sages) spoke in metaphors and extensive analogies—not to hide the truth, but because ultimate reality must be directly experienced. It cannot be handed to you as dogma or belief.
Yet what do the ignorant masses do? They take the allegories literally and spin them into entire new cults, sects, and traditions! Haven’t you seen all those ‘I-know-it-all’ bearded men in flowing robes strutting around like proud peacocks who spin yarns about being reincarnations of some old sages who existed 50,000 years ago and so on? Where does all that come from? How do those people even get there? One reason: The IGNORANCE of the masses strengthened by the disease of DUALITY infused into them – or rather, the lack of knowledge of NONDUALITY or universal oneness in them.
Watch the video presentation below to understand why such profound analogies exist in the Puranas, Itihasas, and Vedantic scriptures at all.
It is indeed comforting to believe in a ‘divine father’ watching over us—listening to our prayers, changing all his plans only because we were ‘good children’ or fasted sincerely, rewarding good, punishing evil. Temples and prayers sustain this. A necessary beginning, maybe, but it is like ‘spiritual kindergarten’. True awakening requires quitting kindergarten and progressing toward Vedanta’s university.
Below are a few points why Vedanta stands apart:
• It rejects all blind belief in any supernatural being or other such unintelligent stuff in favour of direct knowledge
• It transcends ritual worship through Self-inquiry
• Through studying the master-disciple dialogues, seekers systematically remove ignorance to recognise their true nature – which the Srimad Bhagavad Gita reveals as the highest state of consciousness – SBG 2:72
What we call “spiritual seeking” often becomes mental chasing. Vedanta ends this by revealing:
✓ The illusion of separation between seeker and sought
✓ That rituals cannot give what you already are
✓ How to recognise the eternal presence beyond birth and death
✓ That the ultimate goal isn’t conceptual – it’s a transformed state of mind (what the Gita calls “sthita-pragnyaa”) SBG 2:55
This isn’t about new beliefs – it’s about realising the truth that:
• Liberates from all mental conditioning
• Establishes one in natural peace
• Reveals consciousness as your fundamental state
This is not about adopting new beliefs—it’s about transcending belief itself, to know truth directly.
📽️ Watch “Vedanta vs Religion: The Truth Will Set You Free”
(For those ready to move from concepts to direct realisation)
The wave need not believe it is the ocean—it need only look and realise that it is the ocean.
Aum Tat Sat.
This knowledge isn’t “enlightenment” — it’s what remains when all illusions fall away.
🔄 I know few will read this or watch the myth-shattering video – truth tends to terrify the comfortable. But if these words stir even the faintest doubt in some corner of your conditioned mind, share it with someone still trapped in ‘spiritual kindergarten’. They might just deserve their first taste of freedom.
What does true peace look like?
Is it a secluded beach at sunset? A mountaintop retreat? The moment after you achieve a long-sought goal?
A photography contest once asked this same question—and the winning answer stunned everyone.
It wasn’t the most beautiful image. It wasn’t the most dramatic. But when the judges saw it, they immediately knew: This is it. This is real peace.
What did they see that moved them so deeply?
And more importantly – how can you access that same unshakeable calm, no matter your circumstances?
I explore this in my new video, “The Essence of Peace: A Journey Beyond Fear and Attachment.” It’s not what you might expect.
You’ll discover:
This isn’t theory. It’s a revelation hiding in plain sight—in a poor village, in life-threatening crises in my life, and in the quiet space between your thoughts.
Peace isn’t something you find. It’s something you stop losing.
Watch here:
“The battle was never with the world. It was always in the mind—and the mind was never really you.”
P.S. The most extraordinary truths often wear the disguise of ordinary moments. This one might catch you by surprise.
You’ve been told what to think. You’ve been conditioned to accept, obey, and conform. But what if everything you believe—everything you rely on—has been carefully placed there to keep you from seeing the truth?
What if the world around you isn’t what it seems?
This isn’t just another talk. It’s an experience—one that might shake the very foundation of what you think is real. But be warned: once you step through this door, there is no going back.
Are you ready to challenge everything? Watch now.
It was after one of the many miracles in my life that I started this blog back in 2014. My intention was not only to share my knowledge of Vedanta, but also to walk alongside fellow seekers on the path of self-inquiry and truth. I created a website dedicated to the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, featuring Sanskrit Shlokas, transliterations, and my own English translations. Over the years, thousands have visited my blogs, and I have published accessible translations of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita along with hundreds of videos.
Today, as we begin the 12th year of this blog, and as a gesture of friendship and affection, I am releasing my latest audiobook as a YouTube video. The video is as long as a typical feature film, but the difference is profound—the three hours you invest in this audiobook can transform your entire outlook on yourself, others, and life itself.
All you have to do is press play and listen to it. I have explained the entire text in an easily relatable manner.
As someone deeply devoted to sharing the wisdom of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, I have never promoted rites and rituals in my work. Anything or anyone that obstructs one’s realisation of truth or delays their pursuit of true knowledge is best avoided. All dualistic beliefs and attachments inevitably lead to suffering. The only path to liberation is the pursuit of the ultimate non-dual truth—beyond which nothing more remains to be attained.
Despite offering free copies of this audiobook through promo codes, many still do not complete the book. It is this widespread ignorance that religious figures exploit, building their own cults and keeping followers perpetually ‘drugged’ on beliefs, myths, and rituals.
The Srimad Bhagavad Gita itself states that the supreme truth is easy to attain. What is required is ‘Jignyaasa’—curiosity, inquisitiveness, and a sincere desire for knowledge.
Since this audiobook is now available on YouTube, all that is required is to start the video and listen.
With affection and best wishes, I urge you to watch the entire video without skipping or missing any parts.
Stay blessed
Jai Shri Krishna
What if I told you that transforming your life doesn’t require monumental effort, drastic sacrifices, or years of trial and error? What if the key to living with strength, vitality, and an unshakable sense of peace lies in three simple but life-changing choices?
These aren’t steps or stages, nor are they tied to any belief system or ritual. They are timeless principles, practical, and accessible to anyone willing to take charge of their life.
In an age where distractions, stress, and unhealthy habits dominate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But imagine waking up each day with energy coursing through your body, clarity in your mind, and a conscience free of weight. That’s not just a possibility; it’s within your reach.
Curious to know more? Explore how three essential pillars can lead you to a healthier, stronger, and more peaceful you. The path is simpler than you think—and the destination is life-changing.
Watch the videos below.
A Message of Reflection and Clarity
As we take a moment to reflect on our lives, let’s remind ourselves that a new year, whether it’s the Gregorian year or any other marker of time, by itself cannot do anything. It is our perception of things and our attitude towards life that truly influence our lives.
In my opinion, what we need to first strive for is clarity—clarity in the way we think, perceive, and judge. For this, some fundamental understanding of oneself and universal oneness is essential.
In our world, filled with numerous cults, groups, spiritual leaders and gurus, it is crucial to recognise the true qualities of divinity, which are honesty, sincerity, compassion, modesty, and gratitude. These virtues surpass any specific doctrine or tradition.
TThe Vedas, Upanishads, and the Srimad Bhagavad Gita are invaluable tools designed to guide individuals towards selflessness. However, although they make things easier for a seeker, they are not the only path to achieving a divine state. Many remarkable people who have never encountered these texts exhibit profound divinity, suggesting that true spirituality transcends any specific set of teachings.
In the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Shloka 2:46, Krishna says that one who has attained SELF-realisation needs the Vedas as much as one would need a well when it is flooded everywhere. This illustrates that attaining supreme knowledge is the highest goal.
Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique. The purpose of Karma Yoga, or performing one’s duty without expecting results, is to maintain a balanced state of mind. Emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, hatred, and envy are born from our perceptions. These emotions are merely waves in the otherwise tranquil ocean of awareness.
When we learn to perceive things differently, we can face and handle challenges better. However, the root causes of mental pain, sadness, and suffering are often attachments and our expectations.
The greatest lesson I have learned from life’s ups and downs is to never expect anything from anyone or life itself. Instead, relish every moment, knowing that anything can happen at any time. Being alive, healthy, sane, and conscious is a gift to be celebrated.
I think that feeling upset about things can also be seen as a form of arrogance or entitlement. It is because it overlooks the miracle of life happening with every heartbeat, which, by the way, can stop at any time.
BBy cultivating a profound understanding of this, we can achieve peace in any circumstance. Introspecting and recognising our fundamentally innate honest and sincere nature reveals the misguided notions arising from a lack of clarity, which obscure our divine true self. Challenging situations refine and polish us, leading to the highest clarity and the ultimate state of Krishna.
Please reflect on the following Shlokas from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita:
SBG 14:23
Krishna says: “He remains unattached and is not moved by sense objects. He knows that it is the senses and the mind born of the Gunas that act while his real Self remains unwavering in all situations.”
SBG 14:24
“He is the same in pleasure as well as in pain; is established in the Self; he is one to whom a lump of earth, a stone and gold are no different from each other; he treats equally the friendly and the unfriendly, and accepts praise or criticism with equanimity.”
SBG 14:25
“He who remains unmoved in honour and dishonour; is the same to friend and foe, and has renounced all actions by giving up claims of being the ‘Doer’, is said to have transcended the three Gunas.”
SBG 14:26
“He who serves Me with unflinching devotion and transcends the Gunas, is fit for becoming Brahman.”
SBG 14:27
“For I am the abode of the formless Brahman, the imperishable and the immutable, of eternal Dharma and of absolute bliss.”
Reflect on these teachings to find peace and equanimity in your spiritual journey. Once such clarity has been achieved, every new day can be celebrated as the first day of the rest of your life, without waiting for any calendar to announce and validate it.
As we embark on our own journeys, let us seek the fruits of the Tree of Abundance. This metaphorical tree, rooted in the fertile soil of knowledge and wisdom, offers us an endless bounty. From its branches hang the fruits of health, prosperity, and happiness, each one a result of the nurturing power of understanding and insight. When we cultivate our minds with learning and awareness, we gain the true wealth that life has to offer. May the Tree of Abundance bless you with its riches, nourishing every aspect of your life and guiding you towards a future filled with endless possibilities.
Please remember that if you continue to be what you have always been and do what you have always done, your life will continue to be how it has always been. Different results need different inputs. It all starts with knowledge. It is usually through the transformative power of knowledge that one can plant the seeds of change and harvest a future abundant with new possibilities.
Thank you.
Have a great life ahead.
Stay blessed.
Jai Shri Krishna.
I am pleased to share a comprehensive resource for those dedicated to the pursuit of self-realisation through Advaita Vedanta. This collection of 45 videos, hosted on YouTube, serves as a guided journey to help you internalise the profound teachings of non-dual Vedanta, the pinnacle of all Vedic studies. Each video is thoughtfully designed to facilitate a smoother path towards the realisation of Atma-Gnyaana — the knowledge of your own true, all-pervading, and attributeless SELF, known as Brahman or Krishna.
For your convenience, I have compiled these videos into a single PDF index with clickable links, allowing you to easily access each video at your own pace.
Download the PDF Index here: Understanding Vedanta with Tavamithram 03 (50 videos)
May this resource inspire and aid you in your quest for self-awareness and enlightenment, freeing you from all fears and negative emotions. These emotions can only rob you of your most precious asset — time on this planet — without offering true happiness in return.
The Path of Knowledge has been accorded the highest status among all paths towards Self-Realisation: Shloka SBG 4:38
Tavamithram Sarvada 