About us

About Arise Arjuna Foundation

Our mission

Arise Arjuna Foundation is a nonprofit that makes the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita simple and practical for everyday life. We help people of all ages understand the mind, handle stress, anger and fear, and live with clarity, purpose and peace.

Our work grows from a wider aim: to create awareness of, and support learning about, the ancient culture and philosophy of India, and to show how its insights still speak to modern life.

What we do

The podcast. The Gita, Memoirs of a Psychiatrist: more than 200 free episodes explaining the Bhagavad Gita verse by verse, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Episodes are grouped by the three paths of the Gita: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga.
Articles. Free articles on the Gita and the mind, including anger, desire, anxiety and fear, written to be clear for readers new to the Gita.
The book. A Daily Pearl from the Bhagavad Gita, short daily reflections drawn from the Gita.
The Gita Study Group. A free WhatsApp group: one verse each morning and the everyday problem it solves.
Community sessions. Regular online sessions where members listen, ask questions and discuss the teachings together. Anyone is welcome to join.

Who we serve

Our listeners and members come from India, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond. Many are new to the Gita; others have studied it for years. Our content is free, and we aim to make it easy to follow whatever your background.

Our approach

Our teaching connects the Gita with an understanding of the human mind, drawing on decades of experience in psychiatry. Our content is educational and is not medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please speak to a doctor or qualified professional.