Experience is Not Bad.

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Swamiji speaks at a satsang in Kendujhar, Odisha.

One morning in December, Swamiji asked the devotees to consider, “What is desire?” Those that submitted their written answers to this question were allowed to participate in the next day’s satsang on this topic. What’s your answer?

Here is the first segment of the satsang:

Don’t Get Trapped

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Swamiji illuminates a Gita concept during an evening walk at Ganeshpuri campus.

In this segment of a December 2025 Interaction at Satyachetana Ashram, regarding Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji explains how action may trap or bind a yogi, the difference between the two, and how to remain free from both.

Which Comes First?

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Swamiji contributes copies of the Satyachetana Odia Journal to the free library at Bhubaneswar Airport.

One December day after morning chanting at Satyachetana Ashram, Swamiji asked the devotees whether karma gives birth to jnana, or jnana gives birth to karma. Broadly speaking, karma is action, and jnana refers to knowledge or awareness, though the meanings go much deeper, as explained in the Bhagavad Gita.

The devotees held an afternoon satsang to discuss their answers to this contemplative inquiry. A day or two later, Swamiji shared his perspective in the following audio segment. Before listening, you might consider your own answer to this question.