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That understanding does not survive scrutiny.
Real strength has nothing to do with overpowering others. It has everything to do with … CONTINUE READING ON SUBSTACK
Eisegesis is the practice of reading one’s own ideas into a text instead of drawing out the meaning that is actually there. That is exactly what the speaker in a video I recently watched did.
The ideas promoted in the video, reduce the universal philosophy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita to shallow slogans, and that needs to be corrected. The speaker takes ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and forces his own narrow view into it, capitalising on the fact that most people have neither read nor understood the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
There are confusions and distortions that get repeated again and again. Let us set them straight.
Was it written for George V?
Many people have said that Tagore composed the song in praise of George V in 1911. The timing made the suspicion stronger, since it was sung at the Indian National Congress session just when the King arrived in India. Tagore denied this charge later and said he had written it for the “Eternal Charioteer.” The truth is that the words are veiled in such a way that they can be read in more than one way. That ambiguity itself should alert us to be cautious and not jump to easy conclusions.
It is also worth remembering that when this song was written, the modern political entity called India did not yet exist. To confine Krishna, the all-pervading Self, within the limits of a political boundary on Earth is to miss the essence of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. The Gita reveals the cosmic Krishna, whose presence transcends nations and even this planet, which itself is but a speck in the vast universe.
Krishna is not a human deity
In SBG 7:24, Krishna says: “Foolish people who do not know My formless, exalted, imperishable, and supreme nature think I assume a manifest human form.”
And in SBG 10:20, He states: “I am the Self, O Gudakesha (Arjuna), situated within all living entities. I am the origin, the middle and also the end of all beings.”
This makes it clear that Krishna is the universal Self, not a political or sectarian figure limited to India! To call Him the “backbone of India” is to completely misrepresent the entire Krishna Tattva or Krishna Principle.
Contradicting Chapters 10 and 11
Tagore’s wording
Tagore’s phrase “Eternal Charioteer” was a universal metaphor. To twist it into a sectarian slogan is dishonest and disrespectful to his intent. Tagore was a poet and philosopher who could have deliberately used metaphors broad enough to be interpreted universally.
Exploiting ignorance
Since most people mistake the personification of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita for an anthropomorphic deity, speakers like this exploit that gap. They impose their own ideas and turn Vedanta into shallow propaganda.
One word twisted into nonsense
The speaker picks up a single word “chira-sarathi” and cooks up an entire narrative out of it. In the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Krishna’s role as Arjuna’s charioteer serves as a metaphor for the intellect guiding the mind. As per the chariot analogy, the chariot is the body, Arjuna is the owner of the body, Krishna is the intellect, the reins are the mind, the horses are the senses, and the path is the world in which one lives. To literalise it and claim that Tagore’s “Eternal Charioteer” must mean a historical Krishna who is the backbone of India is pure invention. Worse, it reduces the Bhagavad Gita’s universal truth to a narrow slogan.
The truth is simple. Krishna is the eternal, formless Self. The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a universal scripture that points us to clarity and self-realisation. Do not allow your ignorance of the great life-altering scripture to make you fall for shallow interpretations that limit the boundless truth of Vedanta.
Have you completed reading or listening to the Srimad Bhagavad Gita? Whether your answer is yes or no, here is your chance to spend just three hours and internalise the most supreme philosophy of nondual universal oneness.
I am not saying this. KRISHNA SAYS IT IN THE SRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA.
Please let me be honest, my dear brothers and sisters, I find it utterly saddening that so many people have been convinced that the Srimad Bhagavad Gita is “too difficult to comprehend” and that without a “good guru” they can never learn it.
In Shloka SBG 9:02, Bhagavan Krishna clearly says that this knowledge is not only VERY EASY, but also it is also VERY EASY TO PRACTISE and it is EVERLASTING. All it takes is the small effort of sitting down and reading a simple translation of the 700 Shlokas. In fact, I must have read this supreme scripture over a thousand times, and I never tire of it. The same applies to every genuine seeker. You cannot read it once and expect to fully grasp it. But at the very least, read it, listen to it, or go through it ONCE BEFORE YOU DIE!
As part of my SBG for ALL Mission, here is my humble offering: a three-hour guided study of this life-changing scripture, a true gift to humanity.
Please, take this opportunity. Whatever you think it is worth, COMPLETE IT. Do it at least for your brother’s sake. You can thank me later 🙂
JAI SHRI KRISHNA.
Voyager 1 has been flying non-stop for nearly 48 years since 1977. It has already travelled over 24 billion kilometres and is still not even one light-day away from Earth.
Let that sink in. Just one day of light-speed travel, and we haven’t reached it yet.
And here we are…
On this tiny, fragile speck called Earth, floating in infinite space,
Wasting our precious moment of life with ego, pride, inferiority, religious superiority, hatred, and greed.
All our religious places, ideologies, nations, and flags – they vanish into nothingness when seen from just a few kilometres above Earth, let alone from Voyager’s view.
The spacecraft carries a golden record of music and greetings from humanity, in case it ever meets another intelligent being.
Imagine if it did. What would we say we stood for?
It’s time we grow up, let go of imaginary divisions, ridiculous beliefs, and cults, and embrace the sheer miracle of being alive at all. Because in the grand movie of the universe, we’re not even a pixel on the screen.
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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What the Bhagavad Gita Says vs. What Society Believes: Shloka SBG 5:18 in 12 Languages
Caste-based discrimination continues to divide society, often in the name of religion. But what do important scriptures of Vedanta say? Find out where the term ‘caste’ is supposed to have originated.
This video presents Srimad Bhagavad Gita 5:18, a Shloka that affirms the spiritual equality of all beings. It is rendered in 12 languages to emphasise the message of oneness that transcends boundaries of caste, language, culture, or nation.
This is not about personal identity but about truth. Let us return to what the Srimad Bhagavad Gita truly teaches, that the same divine presence dwells equally in all.
🕉️ Watch the video, reflect, and share it with those who still believe caste is sanctioned by Vedanta.
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The audiobook below, presented as a YouTube video, is my offering to you, because I genuinely care and I don’t want anything in return.
I don’t sell dr*gs, lies, delusions, or dreams. I share the grand panacea for life’s problems, free of charge. Whether you accept it or not, the choice is yours.
Break Free from Emotional Baggage with This Transformative Two-Word Mantra
Are you tired of being stuck in repetitive emotional patterns, haunted by your past, and overwhelmed by regret? This powerful new video dives into a life-changing concept that blends spiritual clarity, emotional resilience, and mental discipline through the use of two deceptively simple yet profound mantras: “So what?” and “What next?”.
Rooted in Vedanta, and enriched by a personal journey of spiritual transformation, this message is a wake-up call for those ready to reclaim their power. Whether you’re on the path of self-inquiry, seeking personal development, or aiming to cultivate a growth mindset, this video offers direct and practical tools to help you move forward.
Let go of self-pity, stop dwelling on the past, and embrace conscious living. The time to transform your inner world is now.
Introducing “Timeless Vedanta” – A Channel Dedicated to Non-Dual Wisdom
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“This channel is not about religion, dogma, or blind belief. It is about direct exploration, deep inquiry, and the timeless truth of non-duality – the understanding that your innermost Self is not separate from the reality that pervades all existence.
Because truth does not age. It is not bound by culture, belief, or time. The teachings of Vedanta, when stripped of layers of tradition and theological interpretation, reveal a science of consciousness that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago.
This channel is open to people of all cultural and religious backgrounds who have an open mind and a sincere desire to seek clarity.
This channel is an invitation to rediscover that wisdom, to see clearly, and to live freely.
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Unravelling the Illusion of Fate in a Stochastic Universe
Many people believe there’s a ‘grand plan’ behind everything—a higher power or force shaping events through fate, destiny, or divine will. This belief often leads us to surrender a significant portion of our mental capacity and autonomy to things we cannot fully prove: unseen beings, sacred books, religious intermediaries, and abstract concepts. But what if this comforting story is merely a creation we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries? Even more troubling is that such beliefs breed a sense of entitlement, creating divisions among individuals, fostering inequality, envy, jealousy, and belligerence—forces that ultimately damage lives, relationships, and our natural world.
In this short presentation, I confront the illusion of fate head-on. Let us examine the stochastic nature of existence—not through superstition or sentiment, but through reason, science, and Vedanta. From the genetic lottery you were born into, to the subtle conditioning shaped by environment and epigenetics, you’ll see how much of your life has just happened. No blueprint. No cosmic purpose. No invisible puppeteer.
Let us question why religions and mythologies have always tried to impose order upon chaos, and why fatalism is just another form of resignation. I present Karma not as divine justice, but simply as cause and effect. Actions and consequences, not punishments and rewards.
And yet, this isn’t a descent into nihilism. Far from it.
To embrace randomness is to reject the passive comfort of fate and to step into clarity. Life doesn’t need a script to have meaning. Meaning arises not from predestination, but from conscious living in an unpredictable world.
This presentation is for the quietly curious, the disillusioned believer, the sceptic, the philosopher—and anyone ready to ask: What if chance isn’t your enemy, but your liberation?
Haven’t you completed the Srimad Bhagavad Gita yet? Here is your solution:
“When you KNOW, you don’t need to BELIEVE.” – Tavamithram Sarvada
What if everything you believe about yourself—your identity, your desires, your fears—is nothing but an illusion? What if the very essence of who you are lies beyond the mind, the ego, and even the concept of “I”?
Enter the Nirvana Shatakam, a profound composition by the 8-year-old spiritual prodigy, Adi Shankaracharya. In just six verses, this masterpiece dismantles every label, every belief, and every ritual you’ve ever clung to. It doesn’t just challenge your worldview—it obliterates it.
Imagine a young boy, wandering the Himalayas, confronted by a sage who asks, “Who are you?” His response? A declaration so radical, so fearless, that it strips away every falsehood and points directly to the ultimate truth: “I am Shiva. I am pure consciousness.”
This isn’t just philosophy. This isn’t just spirituality. This is a call to awaken—to see beyond the illusions of identity, religion, and dogma. It’s a challenge to let go of everything you think you know and embrace the infinite truth of your being.
Are you ready to question everything? Are you ready to discover who you truly are? Watch the video now and let the Nirvana Shatakam guide you to the ultimate liberation.
Tavamithram Sarvada 