“My biggest lesson from the Bhagavad Gita is… surrender. The Bhagavad Gita starts with Arjun being confused between his Karma & divine law, but in the face of war, Krishna comes to him and tells him to abandon his doubt, forget his fear and surrender unto Him for liberation from sin. I learned that while God will allow you to struggle through trials and tribulations, he'll never allow your faith in Him to break, He will always save you in the end.” From starting her spiritual journey at 4 just years old to conducting a 7 day Shri Bhagwat Katha program at an age where most children still rely on their parents to speak, Devi Chitralekhaji is a spiritual preacher who’s spreading the faith of Harinaam Over the world with her Sankirtan Yatra and today we delve into why. Listen as Deviji employs her own experiences and millenia old mythology to answer questions at the forefront of religion & spirituality. Learn how science follows in the footsteps of religion as we discuss Dharma, Samarpan, Prem & Bhakti in the context of Hindu mythology. Learn how to find your guru, the reasoning behind tradition and take a peek behind the curtain of spirituality in this episode of Realign. We talked about: . The start of Devi Chitralekhaji’s journey . How to notice signs in spirituality . The “right” path to spirituality . The importance of scripture . Dharam . Simplifying the Bhagavad Gita . Applications of the Bhagavad Gita . Finding a Guru . What is Samarpan? . How Draupadi and Krishna display the importance of faith in God . What are Satsangs for? . Love and Attachment . Radha-Krishna Prem . Top 5 lessons from the Bhagavad Gita . Symbolism of Shiva . Misinterpretation of Shiva & Nasha . Shiva & destruction . Shiva’s third eye . Shiv Parvati relationship . Lessons from Shiva & Krishna’s friendship . The 5 steps to Bhakti . God vs. Bhagwan . Stress in the Bhagwat Gita: How Bhakti cures stress . Dharam & Karam . Importance of intention . What makes a good person . The Kalyug . How we can live better with the Bhagwat Kathas #devichitralekha #humansofbombay #podcast Time Stamps 00:00 - Precap 00:51 - Introduction 01:39 - Welcome to the Podcast 02:18 - Was Deviji’s journey pre-decided? 03:45 - The start of her journey 05:04 - Signs of spiritual callings 09:45 - The “right” path to spirituality 13:50 - How to apply the Gita to life 17:22 - Devi Chitralekhaji’s Guru 18:59 - Most important lesson from her Guru 20:21 - Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita 22:23 - Arjun’s Confusion in the Gita 24:09 - Surrendering to God (‘Samarpan’) 26:50 - Lord Krishna & Draupadi 28:08 - Why we perform rituals (‘Satsang’) 29:22 - Radha-Krishna’s love 35:05 - Practical advice on love 39:27 - 5 lessons from the Gita 43:18 - Symbolism of Lord Shiva 46:47 - Lord Shiva & ‘Nasha’ 50:30 - Mahadev & destruction 52:34 - Gods are misunderstood 53:38- Significance of Lord Shiva’s third eye 55:17 - Mahadev & Parvati’s relationship 59:06 - Shiva-Krishna & 5 steps to Bhakti 01:02:52 - Science and Spirituality 01:07:31 - Scripture’s view on stress 01:17:45 - Dharam & Karam 01:20:10 - Importance of intentions 01:22:16 - What is a good person? 01:25:25 - The Kalyug of modern times 01:31:42 - How to live better by the Bhagavad Gita 01:31:54 - Thanks & end Links: Realign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realignpod?igsh=MWlrNDZ6czdrbDlyaQ== Humans of Bombay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialhum... Uncovered by Humans of Bombay: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGvxyG0IG2yOxgfNe_0Waxw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/huma... Devi Chitralekhaji YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chitralekhaji Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitralekhaji/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/devichitraji/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chitralekhaji Karishma Mehta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karimehta05/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karishma-mehta-b22151174/ About Realign – Explore the confluence of science, spirituality, and wellness and get empowered to navigate the complexities of modern life. 'Realign' isn’t just a podcast; it's a deep breath, a moment of clarity…an oasis of mindful living. With every episode, delve into mind-expanding conversations with experts, thought leaders, and visionaries who challenge the way w e approach growth. And through these conversations, create a blueprint for mindful living. If you're seeking clarity, purpose, or simply looking to realign your life, this podcast is your North Star. It's time to realign – mind, body, and soul! Listen to the Realign podcast in Hindi & Tamil, exclusively on KukuFM - https://kukufm.page.link/9tEfiaTwBeps7ePS7 Subtitling Credits: Kirti Gaggar