A Woman’s Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women
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
Episodes
33 episodes
Environment, Ego, and Effort: Walking the Karma Yoga Path
In this episode, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi continue their exploration of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on verse 3.27 and the mysterious art of “actionless action.” They unpack how the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and t...
Beyond Vinyasa: Yoga as Service, Compassion, and Spiritual Maturity
In this episode of A Women’s Gita Podcast, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi explore karma yoga through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita, asking what it really means to live as an example for others. Starting from Gita 3.21, they unpack h...
From Doing to Being: A Women’s Exploration of Karma Yoga
In this episode of A Woman’s Gita Podcast, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi sit “under the banyan tree” with Chapter 3, Verse 17–18 of the Bhagavad Gita and explore what it really means to move from constant doing to simple bei...
The Wheel of Reciprocity: Karma Yoga, Service, and Self-Care
In this episode of A Woman’s Gita Podcast, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi dive deep into Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring verses 3.15–3.16 on selfless action, universal consciousness (Brahman), and the great “wheel” of reci...
Yajna and Tapas: Reclaiming Sacrifice Through Women’s Eyes
In this episode of A Women’s Gita Podcast, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi continue their exploration of Chapter 3 (Karma Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita, turning toward the deep—and often misunderstood—concepts of yajna (sacrifice) and tapas (aus...
Beyond Patriarchy: Reclaiming the Feminine in Sacred Texts
Step beyond traditional boundaries in "Beyond Patriarchy: Reclaiming the Feminine in Sacred Texts." In this special episode, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi celebrate a year of groundbreaking dialogue by exploring how women’s voices have hist...
Loka Sangraha: Practicing Selfless Service in Everyday Life
Join hosts Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they take a deep dive into the heart of Karma Yoga through the lens of Loka Sangraha—the Vedic ideal of acting for the highest good of all. Drawing on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, personal ...
Transcending Bias: Meditation, Motive, and the Path of Karma Yoga
Join hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose as they explore the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, focusing on Karma Yoga and the importance of transcending unconscious bias in our actions. This episode delves into how meditat...
Devotion, Duty, and Care: Women’s Wisdom in the Bhagavad Gita
Join hosts Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they explore Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita through a feminine lens. In this episode, they delve into the often-overlooked themes of devotion, the ethic of care, and the unique wisdom women bring ...
Reconciling War and Wisdom: Exploring Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita
In this episode, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi dive into the profound dilemmas faced by Arjuna at the start of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita. Together, they explore how the ancient text’s teachings on knowledge, action, and devotion remain...
The Cave of the Heart: Understanding Personal Dharma
Dive deep into the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they explore the hidden truths of personal dharma. This transformative podcast unravels the complex layers of spiritual calling, individual purpos...
Transforming Karma: Meditation, Service, and Spiritual Evolution
Join Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi as they dive deep into the profound teachings of Karma Yoga from the Bhagavad Gita. In this enlightening podcast, these experienced yoga practitioners unravel the mysteries of karma, offering practical ins...
Sisterhood and Spirit: Celebrating a Year of the Women's Gita Podcast
Join Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose as they mark their podcast's first anniversary by exploring the transformative power of feminine spiritual wisdom. In this special episode, they reflect on the groundbreaking Seneca Falls Convention, chall...
Day and Night: Exploring Spiritual Enlightenment in Chapter Two of the Gita
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 expan...
Neutrality in a Fiery World: Yoga, Desire & the Power of Detachment
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.
Pratyahara: Withdrawing the Senses on the Yogic Path
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 s...
Planting Seeds of Service: A Feminine Perspective on Karma
Dive deep into the transformative power of Karma Yoga in this enlightening episode of A Women's Gita Podcast. Hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose explore the profound art of selfless action, offering a modern, feminine interpretation of thi...
Beyond Ritual and Dogma: Discovering the Mystical Heart of the Gita
In this episode of A Woman's Gita Podcast, hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose engage in a radical dialogue exploring the mystical dimensions of the Bhagavad Gita. They delve into:The transformative and transcendental na...
Dharma, Karma, and the Transformative Journey of the Gita
In this episode of A Woman's Gita, hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose delve into the profound concepts of dharma and karma as presented in the Bhagavad Gita. They explore how these ancient yogic principles can guide us on a transformative ...
Beyond Self-Interest: The Path of Buddhi Yoga
In this episode of A Women’s Gita Podcast, hosts Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi dive into Krishna’s definition of yoga as presented in Bhagavad Gita 2.39. Exploring the concept of Buddhi Yoga, they discuss how to transcend se...
The Kshatriya Warrior's Dharma: Balancing Justice and Compassion
In this thought-provoking episode of A Woman's Gita Podcast, hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose delve into the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring the nature of the self and the role of duty and dharma from a feminine perspe...
Reincarnation and the Art of Letting Go: A Feminine Exploration
Join hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose as they explore the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita from a modern, feminine perspective. In this thought-provoking podcast, "A Woman's Gita," they delve into the ancient text's profound insights...
Balancing Pleasure and Pain: Insights from Chapter 2 of the Gita
In this episode, Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi continue their deep dive into Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring some of the most profound and transformative verses in this foundational chapter.Key topics covered in this ep...
The Chariot of the Self: Unpacking the Metaphor at the Heart of the Bhagavad Gita
This episode focuses on Chapter 2, Sankhya Yoga, of the Bhagavad Gita, starting with verse 14. Kamala Rose and Nischala Joy Devi introduce the verse, which discusses the impermanence of material sensations and dualities like pleasure and pain. ...
Transcending Grief: Exploring the Eternal Self in the Bhagavad Gita
In this episode of A Woman's Gita Podcast, hosts Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose delve into the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as Krishna responds to Arjuna's overwhelming grief and confusion.Key topics include: