Awakening Inner Strength: 3 Insights from the Bhagavad Gita

Timeless Lessons to Harness Masculine Energy and Lead an Authentic Life

Anand Swamy
4 min readSep 20, 2023

The Bhagavad Gita, translated from Sanskrit as “The Song of God,” is a poignant conversation between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer, Krishna, who symbolizes divinity or God.

Their dialogue unfolds during the initial stages of the Mahabharata, a colossal war waged between the forces of good and evil.

Arjuna, embodying righteousness, is faced with the heart-wrenching task of battling many of his childhood family and friends who represent the forces of darkness.

Throughout their discourse, Arjuna grapples with apprehension, anxiety, and a paralyzing fear of confronting his kinsmen. In response, Krishna enlightens him about the moral and ethical imperatives of life.

There are numerous lessons derived from the Bhagavad Gita. Today, I wish to shed light on three that can invigorate our masculine energies.

Regardless of one’s biological makeup, both men and women harbor feminine and masculine energies. For this article, I delve into the latter, even though the Bhagavad Gita discusses both.

“You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but…

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Anand Swamy

I write about personal development and self awareness.