Alan Watts & Ram Dass: Essential Teachings from the Gita - Being in the Way 11 - Host: Mark Watts

Ram Dass joins Alan for a look at the tools that the Bhagavad Gita offers us to face life’s most difficult challenges.
This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.
The Inner Battlefield (0:00)
Essential Teachings from the Gita (14:15)
Root and Ground (30:18)
“At a symbolic level, what the Gita is, is a dialogue between God and the seeker. And the battlefield turns out to be the inner battlefield, the battlefield of our own evolutionary being.” - Ram Dass
“The essential teaching which the Gita is trying to convey is that the real center and soul, the basic reality of you and I, is not the superficial consciousness which we ordinarily call, ‘myself.’ What we are, fundamentally, is this unthinkable source of life and existence named Brahman, the expansive.” - Alan Watts
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[@dnbjedi]

Arjuna ask Krishna, “is the battle to take place on the field or in my heart? “Krishna answers, “I see no difference. “

[@raybarnes2616]

It took me 5 seconds to read your comment. Can I have it back?

[@dnbjedi]

100 words on this quote due in 5 days your time belongs to me now

[@adamkrueger4463]

​@@raybarnes2616time is an illusion.

[@111Benzie]

So deep--- you must have taken all the ologies in college.

[@111Benzie]

Ram Dass is a total lightweight.

[@shanti0369]

Dear Mark, thanks from the bottom of our hearts for keeping Ram Dass and Alan Watts legacy alive! Two great minds talking on Bhagavad Gita, which is a much needed Instruction Manual for the mankind! I revere both the speakers. The way things are going today in the world, it would be a wise step to understand and follow its teachings! It does not talk about any particular religion. It is a "Way of Life"! It is astounding to know how the Great minds of Western world had openly praised the worthiness of Bhagavad Gita. I highly recommend the seekers to read with an open mind, esp. as mentioned by Ram Dass.

[@loveleenjuicyqueen]

When my partner and I listen to Alan Watts talks, which we love, I often say to him "can you imagine having a dad like him?" Never knew he had a son, must've been something else ❤

[@Myshelisgold]

In bed at 2am listening to Alan discussing the Gita is truly magical ❤❤

[@kathyadams5963]

I'm starting to listen. So far, it sounds like it's presented in a way that's very understandable and enjoyable.

[@Badlighter]

The immeasurably profound Mr Watts communicating the ageless wisdom. Thank “you”.

[@KonGrapsas-bq2br]

Dear Mark ; Thank you once again for your fathers Gracious talks. Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones.

[@naneeleo823]

Blessings to all you sweeT Beings in this wondrous multiversity called LIFE 🙏

[@db-333]

Thank you ❤I truly enjoyed this 🙏🏻

[@ET001]

Thanks for sharing this one❤❤❤❤ Have a wonderful day over there~😊

[@zeynebdevres]

Lovely! Thank You! 🙏🏼💖

[@bandupm]

praise the Lord God for giving Alan Watts a magnetic voice to attract listeners, so that they pay attention to his deep philosophical findings !! Thank you Mark Watts for giving your father eternal life through his unique voice! God bless you

[@djkenyqz]

Love this

[@anitadhawan9746]

Thank you. Mark ! Exceptional Indeed.🙏🏾

[@cro-emils783]

Awesome! ❤😊

[@gabemoore3189]

Thank you for another great set of lectures

[@2622Valerie1]

Thank you for sharing l

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Thank you 🙏 I love them both …. Looking forward to this

[@SuperWillowWisp]

Thank you mark 🙏🤙✌️🤟

[@dnbjedi]

Wow, this I have never seen or heard before.

[@kathrynphillips3710]

this is so wonderful🙏Thankyou so much!

[@Rellesofsaturn]

Wow well understandable

[@rammohanv]

Hinduism.. The eternal and most scientific religion..

[@Evolvingwithin777]

I don’t look at Buddhism or Hinduism as Religion. To me they are more ways of living. To me, Hinduism makes so much sense to me. I believe that if you do label Hinduism as a religion. It’s the closest to the truth, in my opinion.

[@rammohanv]

@@Evolvingwithin777 So true! Hinduism is a spiritual way of life, rather than a religion..

[@Evolvingwithin777]

@@rammohanv good way of putting it. Hinduism is so beautiful and has so many facets to it. A fun fact, the Bhagavad Gita predates the Bible by 2,000 years. It’s 4,000 years old and Christianity is 2,000 years old. A lot of the stories from the Bible were stolen from the Bhagavad Gita. For instance, Abraham is actually Lord Brahma and Sarswati is Sarah. Not all of it is stolen, but there are too many stories that are similar.

[@deveryhenderson8335]

@@Evolvingwithin777 of course its a religion. are you kidding? what?

[@Evolvingwithin777]

@@deveryhenderson8335 I am entitled to my opinion. Whether it jives with yours or not. It’s a way of living. If you were to follow any of it teachings you would realize it.

[@youtubecanal]

Thank you

[@ozan6911]

What do you think about Oppenheimer who has a reference of Gita and he states it clearly?

[@newpilgrim]

🙏💜

[@karmicgumbo]

Wow! I’m dumbstruck.

[@bronaghbatch7132]

❤

[@vanceme3737]

2:04

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🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗

[@kulbirmalik6350]

those who had disliked it , please watch it again 🙏

[@blueliar]

32:56 what is the meaning of sacadodium can anyone please help me on that( if wrong spelling do correct)

[@MegaKrytonite]

🙏🏾

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Where is podcast number 12?!

[@youcancallmeana]

I know, so frustrating that the algorithm never gives the next in sequence in it's suggestions!

[@cheri238]

♥️😘

[@bluedragon1200]

38:51 Krishna’s Principle of Action.

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How does one act totally spontaneously?

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[@user-yi3ml3jg3i]

Wouldn't want you to be on that man position

[@ALAR523]

how is Bhagavad Gita "a short book"?? It's over 600 pages

[@shanti0369]

There are many versions available in many world languages. The number of pages depends on its contents, like how and what is included. If you want ONLY slokas (verses) mentioned, it will be a thin book. If you want the slokas, their transliteration, meaning of each and every sanskrit word, the translation in brief, finally, the full explanation or analysis (this is usually the commentary by the author, the way he interprets) of each sloka, the book can be more voluminous!

[@OperationEden]

Yes yes, we know that is your daddy

[@rocvalleycreations]

Whats the best english translation of the gita?

[@collinlafferty3638]

you can buy an english version from any bookstore or online

[@OnlineMD]

Just be sure NOT to buy the ISKCON Version by Prabhupada. I like the Swami Sivananda version.

[@tommytaylor3177]

@@OnlineMD totally agree, I’d avoid the iskcon one. Sivananda one Is great also one by swami Chinmaya is very good.

[@Evolvingwithin777]

I know right? I would like to learn Sanskrit. I know there are places that teach it. But, still you never know if you are getting the correct translation.

[@Evolvingwithin777]

Swamiji Mukananda and Swamiji Yogananda both have translations that I would see to be trustworthy. Especially yoganandas.

[@rlittlejohn2772]

You can't allow your kids to walk to the bus alone these days

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

Alan Watts seems to say very little with a lot of words.