{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66fb968b13b87f41275ee4bd/69e2b78cd2febdbec9ca2e77?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reading The Bhagavad Gita - Intro","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66fb968b13b87f41275ee4bd/1776465575159-30b393e4-300f-4d4e-82a5-11e7079e7aed.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In 2 weeks we will begin a new series exploring the Bhagavad Gita as a means of orienting oneself within the vast and fascinating literature and thought of classical Hindu thought. An extraordinary and central text that works on a number of important levels within the larger epic of the Mahabharata while also representing an inflection point in the development of Hindu thought. </p><p><br></p><p>I wanted to share this intro with you in advance so you can have time to acquire a copy of the Bhagavad Gita. The Penguin edition is the version I will be using. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/wescecil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign-up for&nbsp;Wes’s PATREON community</a>&nbsp;to get your questions answered by Wes! (Yes, Wes is very active on Patreon)</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, gain access to bonus lectures, peer discussions, additional course materials, and audio diaries from France. Only $2 / month.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Wes Cecil"}