In this class we begin one of the great stories of the Uddhava Gita, that of the hyper-stoic Avanti Brahmana. Krishna tells Uddhava this story to show how, at its highest level, inner transcendental focus enables a person to transcend the most difficult external experiences, and how such difficulties can inspire a deeper dedication to spirituality. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.1-16.

Money! Everyone wants it. But how you use the money you have, can make you or break you, even spiritually! Here we can hear Krishna tell the story of the Avanti Brahmana, who now shares his hard-earned wisdom on the subject of money, having previously destroyed his life and wellbeing by being too attached to it, above all else. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.17-24.

In a world where many view God as a cosmic errand boy granting wealth, fame, and success, the notion that suffering could be a sign of divine favor might seem strange. In this class we’ll see how you can transform suffering into a powerful catalyst for spiritual joy and profound wisdom. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.25-30.

What happens when the world turns against you? Krishna presents the extreme case of the Avanti Brahmana, a man subjected to relentless scorn, physical abuse, and profound humiliation. He endured it all, not with passivity, but with the active, yogic power of a focused mind. Here we uncover one of yoga's most vital teachings: the capacity of our own consciousness to overcome external suffering. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.31-40.

Stuck in a cycle of highs and lows that make no sense? What if the real culprit isn't your boss, the stars, or bad luck—it's your own mind pulling the strings? In this class, we uncover how the mind alone sparks every bit of joy or pain, traps you in material loops, and even outpowers your senses. Learn to witness like the Supersoul (your eternal friend), subdue restless thoughts through true yoga, and finally claim mastery over life's chaos, in the powerful teachings of the Avanti Brahmana, revealed by Krishna. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.41-44.

All suffering stems from an unchecked mind—not karma, others, or fate. Through piercing verses on subduing thoughts, ditching body illusions, and transcending blame games (like raging at your own teeth for a bite), we hear from the Avanti Brahmana how true control births unshakeable peace and self-sovereignty. No rituals needed—just radical mind mastery. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.45-50.

In this class we dismantle the illusions fueling our rage: Are demigods, planets, karma, or time the culprits behind happiness and distress? Drawing on Nārada's profound dialogue, discover how the eternal spirit soul—transcendental and beyond material interplay—remains untouched by these forces. The false ego alone weaves the web of suffering, trapping us in blame. Uncover why true understanding dissolves fear and fury, freeing you to live without illusion's chains.  In this class, we covered verses 11.23.51-56.

In this class, discover Krishna's insight that cherished social connections are mental illusions creating the cycles of joy and sorrow. Learn how steadfast devotion helps transcend this ignorance, a path illustrated by a sage who, after losing everything, embraced renunciation and chanted a liberating melody, unmoved by mockery. This "song" teaches that directing the intellect toward the Divine tames the mind. Those who absorb this teaching will rise above worldly dualities, break free from social illusions, and attain enduring peace. In this class, we covered verses 11.23.57-61.