248. From God To Jerry To You- God On The Bhagavad Gita: Moral Complexity, Swadharma, And Your True Calling GOD: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher

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248. From God to Jerry to You- God on the Bhagavad Gita: Moral Complexity, Swadharma, and Your True Calling

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What does the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata, often called “India’s Iliad,” have to say about your life today?

In this From God to Jerry to You, philosopher Jerry L. Martin shares what God revealed to him while praying through the pages of this vast epic and its centerpiece, the Bhagavad Gita.

God’s surprising message is clear: the purpose of life is not to escape through yoga, asceticism, or lofty philosophy, but to engage; to face sin, suffering, mortality, and the challenges of human existence.

Jerry explores the story of the good king Yudi, who must wrestle with duty, saintliness, and the shocking truth that sometimes the morally imperfect is morally required.

Krishna reminds him, and us, that true spirituality is not retreat but responsibility, even when choices carry painful costs. Jerry breaks down the word and meaning of swadharma, or personal duty: your unique calling in life.

Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita, Dag Hammarskjöld’s reflections, and Abigail Rosenthal’s piercing question, “Does this task have my name on it?” Jerry invites you to discern your own path. Because only when you say “yes” to your calling does life take on true meaning.

This conversation bridges East and West, scripture and modern life, divine revelation and personal reflection. Whether you are a seeker, a philosopher, or simply searching for guidance, this episode offers wisdom you won’t want to miss.

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What’s On Our Mind – Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.

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Chapters

1. 248. From God to Jerry to You- God on the Bhagavad Gita: Moral Complexity, Swadharma, and Your True Calling (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to God: An Autobiography, The Podcast (00:00:17)

3. From God to Jerry to You: Jerry's Divine Mission (00:01:11)

4. The Mahabharata’s Moral Challenge: Staying Grounded in Reality (00:02:01)

5. The Bhagavad Gita on Duty vs. Escape: Krishna’s Reminder (00:03:38)

6. When Moral Imperfection Becomes Spiritually Necessary (00:05:04)

7. Dharma and Swadharma: Understanding Your Personal Duty (00:06:35)

8. Saying Yes to Your Calling: Finding Meaning in Swadharma (00:07:44)

9. Outro and Contact Information: Stay Connected (00:09:14)

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