Are you working hard… but still feel stuck?

Is your career exhausting you instead of evolving you?

In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Jessica and Ankur bring Verse 31 of the Bhagavad Gita to life—with a powerful modern story of Ravi, a high-performing IT engineer who does everything right, yet feels invisible and unappreciated.

Krishna’s answer?

Swadharma.

Your true nature. Your unique calling. Your aligned path.

💡 Discover:

• Why hard work alone doesn’t guarantee growth

• The ancient wisdom of varna—beyond caste, beyond titles

• How to map your swadharma to modern roles

• What it really means to succeed with joy, not burnout

• A practical journaling toolkit to help you rediscover your inner compass

“It is better to fail in your own swadharma than succeed in someone else’s.”

This episode will shake you gently… then guide you back to yourself.

• Swadharma meaning in Bhagavad Gita

• What is swadharma vs dharma

• Verse 2.31 explained Gita

• How to find my true career path

• Why hard work is not enough

• Modern application of varna system

• Gita and leadership psychology

• Krishna advice for feeling stuck

• Self-discovery and work

• Caste vs Varna Bhagavad Gita

• Spirituality and career

• Personality types and job alignment

• Ravi story podcast

• Bhagavad Gita podcast Beyond the Battlefield

• Career burnout Bhagavad Gita remedy

🎧 Podcast & Thought Leadership Tags

#BhagavadGita #Swadharma #BeyondTheBattlefield #LeadershipWisdom #FindYourPath #TrueNature #HardWorkIsNotEnough #SpiritualCareerGrowth #GitaForModernLife #KrishnaSays #SelfDiscovery #VarnaNotCaste #CareerClarity #DoYourWork #GitaVerse31 #WorkWithJoy #PodcastWisdom #IndianPhilosophy #BurnoutCure #ModernArjuna

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“Does Krishna Justify Violence? Leadership Lessons from the Gita | Beyond the Battlefield Ep 17”

Is Krishna really justifying violence? Or is he teaching us to act without hate, fear, or ego? Discover how the Gita’s wisdom transforms everyday leadership, decisions, and inner conflicts. #BeyondTheBattlefield

#Krishna #Violence #NonViolence #Leadership #BhagavadGita #SpiritualPodcast #MindfulLeadership #BeyondTheBattlefield #SpiritualGrowth #InnerStrength #GitaWisdom

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Why does fear grip us when we’re about to take a big decision?

In Episode 16, Jessica and Ankur dive into Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 18, where Krishna reminds us of the temporary nature of the body and the eternity of the Self. This episode explores how accepting impermanence can free us from fear, and how discernment becomes the sword that cuts confusion.

You will discover:

⚔️ How to make bold decisions without fear of loss.

⚔️ The power of understanding what is temporary vs eternal.

⚔️ How Krishna’s perspective can help you step out of anxiety loops.

⚔️ Leadership insights on letting go while staying deeply present.

Join us as we explore how knowing what dies, and what never does changes everything about how you live and lead.

It’s time to step beyond the battlefield of fear.

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Have you ever wondered what truly never dies?

In today’s episode, Jessica and Ankur explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 17, where Krishna reveals the secret of the indestructible Self. This isn’t just about spirituality; it’s about fearless leadership, resilient decision-making, and finding unshakable calm in a world that constantly changes.

You will discover:

✨ Why Krishna says, “That which pervades all cannot be destroyed.”

✨ How to lead without fear of loss or failure.

✨ The difference between what ends and what never ends within you.

✨ How to embody presence and clarity when stakes are high.

Step into a conversation that blends ancient wisdom with modern leadership challenges, helping you lead from your deepest, indestructible center.

Take a deep breath, hit play, and let’s go beyond the battlefield.

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#BhagavadGita #Leadership #FearlessLeadership #Spirituality #Resilience #Krishna #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #BeyondTheBattlefield #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipPodcast #InnerStrength #LivingWithoutFear #EmotionalResilience

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Episode 14

You hold a hot potato, it burns—yet it is gone the moment you drop it. So what truly lasts? What is real amid all this impermanence?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 16, Krishna reveals a powerful knot-breaking verse—distinguishing between sat (the real), asat (the unreal), and mithya (the illusory). This episode simplifies one of the deepest teachings of the Gita, helping you see beyond the illusions that cause fear, attachment, and confusion.

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🌿 In This Episode:

– “What is real cannot cease to be” explained simply

– Hot potato and water reflection metaphors for sat, asat, mithya

– Why illusions create unnecessary suffering

– Leadership insights: discernment amidst distractions

– Reflection on how to live from the unchanging real while acting in the changing world

– Simple practices to see through illusions without bypassing your responsibilities

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✨ Whether you feel trapped in fear, lost in shifting circumstances, or struggling to find what is truly important, this episode will help you clarify your inner compass.

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🪐 Recommended for: Leaders, spiritual seekers, those on a path of clarity, and anyone curious about the deeper teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

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✨ Hashtags: #BeyondTheBattlefield #BhagavadGita #LeadershipPodcast #KrishnaWisdom #Discernment #SpiritualGrowth #ModernLeadership #TruthSeeking #InnerClarity

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🎶 Listen now, breathe, and discover what is truly real beneath the noise of your battlefield.

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🎧 Episode 13: The One who never Ages

Your body changes, your roles change, your thoughts change—but is there something within you that never changes?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 13, Krishna shares a profound truth about the constancy of the Self amidst bodily changes, and in Verse 15, he reveals how the wise remain steady through pleasure and pain, heat and cold, gain and loss.

We explore how these teachings are not abstract philosophy but tools for living with equanimity in the chaos of modern leadership and daily life.

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🌿 In This Episode:

– Understanding reincarnation beyond superstition

– The “changeless witness” within you

– Why resisting change creates suffering

– The difference between desensitization and true equanimity

– How to remain steady through success and failure

– Reflection practices for leaders facing rapid change

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✨ If you are navigating a transition, overwhelmed by change, or seeking to lead without being tossed by external circumstances, this episode will guide you back to your silent center.

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🪐 Recommended for: Leaders, spiritual seekers, those dealing with life transitions, and anyone seeking inner stability.

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✨ Hashtags: #BeyondTheBattlefield #BhagavadGita #LeadershipPodcast #KrishnaWisdom #InnerStrength #ModernLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #Equanimity #ConsciousLiving

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🎶 Listen now, and rediscover the unchanging presence that holds you steady amidst the waves of life.

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🎧 Episode 12: Never Not There

What if you have never truly disappeared? What if the fear of loss, death, or insignificance is only a forgetting of something eternal within you?

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 12, where Krishna says:

“Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor these kings; nor in the future shall any of us cease to be.”

These words are not philosophy alone—they are a call to awaken to your timeless presence. The wave comes and goes, but the ocean remains.

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🌿 In This Episode:

– What Krishna really means by “Never Not There”

– The wave-ocean metaphor for spiritual identity

– How fear of loss affects our leadership and personal clarity

– Exploring “negative phrasing” in the Gita for deeper realization

– Leadership lessons: leading without fear of vanishing

– Reflection questions for modern seekers and leaders

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✨ Whether you are navigating fear of change, dealing with identity crisis, or longing for deeper spiritual grounding, this episode will remind you: You are never not there.

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🪐 Recommended for: Leaders, seekers, those facing transitions, and anyone interested in the practical wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.

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✨ Hashtags: #BeyondTheBattlefield #BhagavadGita #LeadershipPodcast #KrishnaWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #EternalSelf #ModernLeadership #ConsciousLiving #InnerCalm

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🎶 Listen now, breathe, and remember your timeless presence amidst the waves of life.

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Episode 11: The Mask of Certainty

Have you ever felt so sure of your position that it shattered you when life moved against your expectations? Arjuna’s breakdown on the battlefield is not just a moment of weakness—it is a mirror showing us how certainty can become a mask for fear and hidden pride.

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verses 8–10, Krishna listens patiently as Arjuna collapses, even as he says, “I shall not fight.” Krishna’s gentle smile holds deep wisdom: Clarity is not about certainty; it is about courage in uncertainty.

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🌿 In This Episode:

– Why the collapse of certainty is the gateway to true learning

– Krishna’s silent compassion: understanding emotional breakdowns

– The psychological duality within moments of collapse

– How leaders can hold space for themselves during crises

– Reflections on courage, humility, and the readiness to receive guidance

– Practical steps for leaders and seekers to navigate confusion

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✨ Whether you’re facing a personal crisis, emotional burnout, or a leadership dilemma, this conversation will guide you toward a still center within the storm.

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🪐 Recommended for: Leaders, entrepreneurs, spiritual seekers, and anyone navigating transitions with humility.

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✨ Hashtags: #BeyondTheBattlefield #BhagavadGita #LeadershipPodcast #KrishnaWisdom #EmotionalResilience #ModernLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #InnerCalm #DharmaClarity

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