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June 27, 2019 – LI Series, Week 34: A Rational Approach to Detachment Part 2
The discussion continues about the nature of an inner life and giving up attachments. BG 5.22-5.25 Stream Subscribe [iTunes] [Stitcher] [Hipcast] [Spotify] Homework For our next class please read [BG 5.26 – 5.29]. Mentioned in this podcast Abbreviations used in these notes: BG for Bhagavad Gita Books Bhagavad Gita As It Is […]
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