Gandhi was a major inspiration to Easwaran in his life and on his spiritual journey. In this audio talk, Easwaran describes his visit to Gandhi’s ashram, where it is said he watched spellbound as Gandhi meditated on verses from the Bhagavad Gita.
The experience inspired Easwaran to look at the scripture with fresh eyes. “It was when I heard Gandhi say that the Gita contains the answer to every problem that life has to offer,” said Easwaran later, “that I began to grasp its true significance. Gandhi had meditated on the Gita for half a century and had made it the reference for his every action. Systematically, little by little, he had translated his highest ideals into daily life.”
We’d suggest listening to the whole 30 minutes of this audio talk, but if you’re short of time, try listening to just 10 minutes from 5:53 to 17:20 so that you can join in the discussion. You can always come back and listen to the rest another time!
Please share any reflections you have about the audio excerpt.
Easwaran describes his deep respect for Gandhi’s spiritual devotion and love for all. What aspects of satsang inspire you to go further on the spiritual path?
Have you experienced a similar kind of inspiration through spiritual fellowship or spiritual reading?