The Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata Series with Derek O'Neill
The Mahabharata, an epic story of ancient India, is part of a larger set of sacred Sanskrit teachings called the Upanishads, which means to ‘sit at the feet of the teacher’. Contained within the 74,000 verses of the Mahabharata is the Bhagavad Gita, a profound dialogue that occurs between Krishna and Arjuna. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna (God) explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies.
In this 14 session audio and video series, Derek O'Neill explains the hidden meaning of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita and interprets this profoundly moving and enlightening story into modern terms, explaining the meaning of its sacred geometry, sacred mathematics, and Arjuna's conversations with God to reveal deeper truths that guide our lives.
Sessions 1-14 are available in Audio format (CD and Download)
Sessions 5-12, and 14 are also available on DVD.
Session 1: |
| Session 2: In the second recording, Derek continues his talk on how to apply the teachings of the Mahabharata to everyday life in order to gain clarity on the deeper meaning of our own personal challenges. Derek goes on to explain the karmic wheel and reveals the ‘weapons’ (spiritual tools) to aid us on our journey home. Please note that the sound quality in sessions 1-4 differs from that of future sessions.  Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 3: In this recording Derek, discusses Spontaneity and how if affects our consciousness on the spiritual path. Please note that the sound quality in sessions 1-4 differs from that of future sessions. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 4: In this recording, Derek describes the beginning of the Mahabarata and discusses the importance of contemplation, concentration and meditation on the spiritual path. Please note that the sound quality in sessions 1-4 differs from that of future sessions. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 5: In this recording, Derek discusses the origins of the Kurus, or the 100 bad habits of man, and the Pandavas, the 5 good senses of man, and how they apply to our present day spiritual practice. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 6: In this recording, Derek sets up the battle between the Kurus and the Pandavas, and emphasizes that much preparation is necessary before our own final battle over the ego can occur. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 7: In this recording, Derek continues to discuss the pre-battle setting between Arjuna and the blind King's son, and how it parallels our own journey in society today. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 8: In this recording, Derek briefly summarizes the Mahabharata through the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna. This is where the Bhagavad Gita begins. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 9: In this recording, Derek begins to discuss the battle in the Bhagavad Gita and how it symbolically represents our own journey from darkness to light. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 10: In this recording, Derek gives a spontaneous class to help us with the challenges of applying the teachings in our everyday lives. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 11: In session 11, Derek concludes his discussion about the battle that has ensued between the Kurus and the Pandavas. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 12 - Q&A: In this recording, Derek gives a questions and answers class to help illustrate how we can apply the teachings of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita in everyday situations. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 13 - Q&A: In this recording, Derek continues to answer any questions about how to practically apply the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita to our everyday lives and discusses the principles of manifestation. Listen to part of the recording |
| Session 14 - Q&A: This is the final session in this series of classes given by Derek O’Neill on the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita. In this Class Derek gives us one last opportunity to ask questions about how to apply the ancient teachings of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita to our lives today. Listen to part of the recording |
Sessions 1-14 are available in Audio format on CD and by download.
Sessions 5-12, and 14 are also available on DVD.
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