Why Was This War Necessary? A Look into the Mahabharata
What happens when you know what must be done, but your emotions will not let you do it?
Prayagraj Hule opens the vast world of the Mahabharata with the moment that gives rise to the Bhagavad Gita. As two armies stand ready for battle, Arjuna asks Krishna to place his chariot between them. Faced with his teachers, relatives and loved ones on both sides, the celebrated warrior suddenly loses his resolve.
With warmth, humour and clarity, Prayagraj sets the scene behind this extraordinary epic: a society in which virtue has declined, power has been misused and every attempt at peace has failed. He explores why the conflict was far more than a family dispute, why the Pandavas chose Krishna over his army, and how emotion can overpower judgment at the very moment clear thinking is needed most.
This is where the story begins: at the meeting point of duty, attachment, courage and inner conflict, with Krishna beside Arjuna as he declares, “I cannot fight.”
18 Sept 2026
Essence of Spirituality for Self-Development
What truly determines the quality of your life: the world around you, or the way you meet it?
In this engaging talk, Vedanta philosopher Prayagraj Hule explores the workings of the mind, intellect, desires and inner tendencies that shape the way we experience life.
With clarity, warmth and an easy conversational style, he brings timeless Vedantic ideas into everyday life, examining why the mind becomes restless, why we often struggle to act on what we know, and how greater self-awareness can help us think and live more clearly.
Vedanta does not ask us to step away from life. It offers a way to understand ourselves better and engage with the world with greater purpose, balance and composure.
A thoughtful and accessible introduction for anyone curious about Vedanta, and a fresh perspective for those already familiar with its wisdom.
6 Jun 2026
The Need for Validation is Weakness
In this episode, we reflect on why the constant need for approval weakens the mind and keeps a person dependent on the opinions of others. True strength comes from inner clarity, self-mastery, and the ability to act from conviction rather than seeking validation.
Through the lens of Vedanta, this talk explores how dependence on praise, recognition, or acceptance creates emotional disturbance, while self-knowledge helps one stand steady, independent, and peaceful.
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