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
A Woman’s Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women
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 expanded consciousness
- Verse 69: Understanding the sage's perspective on day and night
- The role of meditation in transforming perception
- Interconnectedness of all beings
- Overcoming personal attachments and limitations
- The scientific perspective on consciousness and energy
- Understanding Dharma and personal duty
- The practice of the five fires
- Exploring the concept of Shanti (existential peace)
- Transcending fear of death through spiritual practice
The discussion centers on profound spiritual concepts such as enlightenment, consciousness, and the transformative power of yoga and meditation. Drawing from scientific insights, personal experiences, and ancient wisdom, they unpack complex ideas about interconnectedness, the nature of the self, and the path to inner peace. The hosts offer a compassionate, feminine interpretation of these timeless teachings, making spiritual philosophy accessible and relevant to modern practitioners.