{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stop Asking \u201cWhat Should I Do?\u201d \u2014 The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Has a Better Question","description":"Today, I take you into Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna shifts the spotlight from what you do to how you are being when you do it. This is the heart of Karma Yoga \u2014 acting in the world without clinging to the outcome. We unpack the powerful metaphor of the lotus leaf (living in the world, untouched), explore the nature of witness consciousness, and look at what it really means to &quot;renounce&quot; in a modern world.&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd39 What it means to act without attachment \ud83d\udd39 Why the question is no longer \u201cWhat should I do?\u201d \ud83d\udd39 How inner renunciation leads to clarity and peace \ud83d\udd39 The lotus leaf: your new spiritual metaphor \ud83d\udd39 How Krishna reframes spiritual maturity and hierarchy Whether you're making a big decision or trying to navigate daily life with more presence, this chapter has wisdom for you. Loved this episode? \ud83d\udc49 Dive deeper into yoga\u2019s origins with my  History of Yoga Course\ud83d\udc0d Or explore my  200-Hour Kundalini Training &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcd6 Different translations mentioned: Barbara Stoler Miller:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics\/dp\/0553213652&amp;nbsp; Godsong by Amit Majmudar:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary\/dp\/1524733474&amp;nbsp; Eknath Easwaran:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran\/dp\/1586380192&amp;nbsp; Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada\/dp\/0892131233&amp;nbsp;   FREE Practice: 15 Min Vinyasa Flow For Flexibility | BEGINNERS VINYASA YOGA Relevant Blog: The Complete Glossary of Sanskrit Words Used in Yoga &amp;nbsp; Relevant to Today\u2019s Episode: \ud83d\udcd6  History of Yoga \ud83d\udd2e  300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training \ud83d\udc0d  Yoga for Self Mastery \ud83d\udc96  Uplifted Membership \ud83c\udfa7 Also Listen to: #297 \u2013  What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga? #358 \u2013  Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas? #392 \u2013  How to Act from Wisdom &amp;amp; Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 &amp;nbsp; \u00a9 2026 Uplifted Yoga |  BrettLarkin.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Uplifted Yoga Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39716270\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/434242\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39716270"}