Beyond the Battlefield: Timeless Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita

This Janmashtami, join a heartwarming conversation between Ankur and his curious daughter Jiya as they explore one of the most mysterious and misunderstood figures in Indian spirituality—Krishna.

What happens when a teenager asks not just who Krishna was… but why he mattered?

From butter thief to cosmic teacher, from mischievous boy to battlefield guide—Krishna has many faces. But have we truly seen them all?

🎙️ In this special episo...

🎙️ Episode 21 – No Effort Wasted: The Fearless Path of Karma Yoga

💫 Even a little… saves you from the greatest fear.

He built the prototype.

He gave it his all.

And yet — nothing worked.

This week, we walk into Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 40 — a verse that flips failure on its head. In a world obsessed with results, Krishna reminds us: No selfless effort ever goes to waste. 💥

Join Jessica and Ankur as they explore:

✨ The founder’s c...

In this deeply reflective episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 39 — where Krishna transitions from the path of Sankhya (knowing) to Karma Yoga (doing). When knowledge alone can’t move us, what awakens wisdom is courageous action.

Through relatable metaphors — like a startup founder stuck in analysis paralysis or a climber who knows the map but hasn’t taken the first step — we unpack how Karma Yoga becomes the bridge be...

What if duty isn’t just an obligation… but a divine opportunity?

In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Jessica and Ankur explore Krishna’s razor-sharp call to action in Verses 32–38 — where Arjuna is urged to fight, not for victory or ego, but for inner integrity.

Through poetic clarity and fierce compassion, Krishna redefines honor, failure, and the battlefield of life.

Discover how to lead when the outcome is uncertain, how to ...

Are you working hard… but still feel stuck?

Is your career exhausting you instead of evolving you?

In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Jessica and Ankur bring Verse 31 of the Bhagavad Gita to life—with a powerful modern story of Ravi, a high-performing IT engineer who does everything right, yet feels invisible and unappreciated.

Krishna’s answer?

Swadharma.

Your true nature. Your unique calling. Your aligned path.

💡 D...

“Does Krishna Justify Violence? Leadership Lessons from the Gita | Beyond the Battlefield Ep 17”

Is Krishna really justifying violence? Or is he teaching us to act without hate, fear, or ego? Discover how the Gita’s wisdom transforms everyday leadership, decisions, and inner conflicts. #BeyondTheBattlefield

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Why does fear grip us when we’re about to take a big decision?

In Episode 16, Jessica and Ankur dive into Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 18, where Krishna reminds us of the temporary nature of the body and the eternity of the Self. This episode explores how accepting impermanence can free us from fear, and how discernment becomes the sword that cuts confusion.

You will discover:

⚔️ How to make bold decisions without fear of loss.

⚔️ Th...

Have you ever wondered what truly never dies?

In today’s episode, Jessica and Ankur explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 17, where Krishna reveals the secret of the indestructible Self. This isn’t just about spirituality; it’s about fearless leadership, resilient decision-making, and finding unshakable calm in a world that constantly changes.

You will discover:

✨ Why Krishna says, “That which pervades all cannot be destroyed.”

✨ How ...

Episode 14

You hold a hot potato, it burns—yet it is gone the moment you drop it. So what truly lasts? What is real amid all this impermanence?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 16, Krishna reveals a powerful knot-breaking verse—distinguishing between sat (the real), asat (the unreal), and mithya (the illusory). This episode simplifies one of the deepest teachings of the Gita, helping you see beyond the illusions that cause fear, att...

🎧 Episode 13: The One who never Ages

Your body changes, your roles change, your thoughts change—but is there something within you that never changes?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 13, Krishna shares a profound truth about the constancy of the Self amidst bodily changes, and in Verse 15, he reveals how the wise remain steady through pleasure and pain, heat and cold, gain and loss.

We explore how these teachings are not abstract ph...

🎧 Episode 12: Never Not There

What if you have never truly disappeared? What if the fear of loss, death, or insignificance is only a forgetting of something eternal within you?

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 12, where Krishna says:

“Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor these kings; nor in the future shall any of us cease to be.”

These words are not philosophy alone—they are a call to aw...

Episode 11: The Mask of Certainty

Have you ever felt so sure of your position that it shattered you when life moved against your expectations? Arjuna’s breakdown on the battlefield is not just a moment of weakness—it is a mirror showing us how certainty can become a mask for fear and hidden pride.

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verses 8–10, Krishna listens patiently as Arjuna collapses, even as he says, “I shall not fight.” Krishna’s ge...

Episode 10: Face Your Duty, Overcome Confusion

Arjuna collapses on the battlefield, torn between his duty and his heart. Krishna smiles—not out of mockery, but deep compassion. What do we do when we feel too confused to take action, when the mind trembles and decisions feel impossible?

In this episode, we break down Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verses 4–8, where Krishna begins to guide Arjuna from confusion to clarity. We explore how the...

In this special bonus episode of *Beyond the Battlefield*, we bridge ancient wisdom with modern leadership turmoil. Anika Sharma, a decisive leader, faces a crippling cyberattack, testing her instincts, ethics, and strategy. Should she retaliate, restrain, or reimagine the response? As banks freeze and markets collapse, her inner war mirrors Arjuna’s battlefield dilemma—forcing the question: must doubt precede action? Tune in as we...

In Episode 6 of *Beyond the Battlefield*, Arjuna’s heartbreak takes center stage in Chapter 1, Verses 23–29. As he faces his kin on the battlefield, his emotions cloud his judgment, pulling him into doubt. This episode unpacks Krishna’s wisdom—his subtle choice of words to challenge Arjuna’s attachment and push him toward clarity. Through the tension between Inner Doubter and Inner Leader, modern leaders learn to recognize when emo...

In Episode 5 of *Beyond the Battlefield*, Krishna’s spotlight of clarity cuts through hesitation in Chapter 1, Verses 20–22. As Arjuna pauses on the battlefield, this moment reveals a leadership truth—seeing before acting. Through a dynamic showdown between Inner Doubter and Inner Leader, the episode transforms war tactics into real-world decision-making strategies. Whether tackling a company rebrand or a high-stakes pivot, Krishna...