2. Jashn-e-Rumi
This episode has poems of Rumi that depict the relationship between a lover (devotee) and the Beloved (God).

This episode has poems of Rumi that depict the relationship between a lover (devotee) and the Beloved (God).
Rumi was a religious teacher and then he became a Sufi Saint. He wrote poems in Arabic or Farsi language. They have been translated in English by many.The Introduction is about Rumi's spiritual life. Malti Johari translated some of his poems in Hindi in 2012.These are a compilation of Rumi's poems, in short.
The last chapters. Lao Tsu says that it is important to stay mentally and emotionally balanced. One needs to accept one's owns mistakes, be egoless, be friendly and compassionate towards all. These are qualities for both an ideal nation, leader and human beings.
Lao Tsu explains the good qualities in all persons, including the King, the leader and an ordinary person. He says that one should be flexible and not stubborn, one should not interfere too much with others lives, and must have the humility to accept one's own wrongdoings or mistakes and be ready to mend it, etc.
Lao Tsu shows how to get a glimpse of Tao. He says you need to be alert, humble, positive, balanced and remain ordinary. Do not coerce or force yourself or your values or thoughts on any other person. Fill your heart with love, respect and compassion.
Lao Tsu explains the qualities of Taoists. He says be like child, don't force people, remain alert all the time, respect everybody, don't rush to help all the time, allow people to help themselves, etc.
Lao Tsu says the way of life is to remain egoless. He says tao is not affected by people's reactions and opinions of himself. Tao remains open, useful, friendly to all without any expectations.
Lao Tsu insists that your centre is the soul which is linked to all the souls. Don't consider yourself to be great or the one who is superior to others in all aspects.
Lao Tsu explains how a good leader or a convener should work with all persons, whether good or bad, and must see the good even in the bad, and make use of all things and all people, as nothing is wasteful or useless. Everything can be used.
Lao Tsu explains that it's important to aur round yourself with good thoughts, good deeds and good people to succeed in getting rid of the habits of showing off, hypocrisy, mob mentality, etc.
Lao Tsu explains how to understand Tao and to recognise the people on the path of Tao, so as to know the way of Tao.
Lao Tsu explains the way to lead a good life, which is disciplined, simple and without chaos. He explains the nature of Tao, the importance of being empty and to recognize the power within.
Tao Te Ching was written by Lao Tsu, who was a philosopher and was serving as a Minister in the goverment. He wrote 81 sutra wherein he explains how to lead a life without duality, and to live with communal harmony. He explains that one can continue with their worldly tasks and yet achieve enlightenment and sainthood. Malti Johari translated Tao Te Ching in Hindi in 2013.
Krishan explains both, form and formlessness (sakar aur nirakar) to Arjun. He says that people need the support of a form, to show their devotion and to seek liberation. Krishna says that true devotion is when what ever one does is dedicated to God. When he is not the doer, the ego disappears and the devotee is liberated. Nature has made people with three properties, that is, satt (good qualities of truth, knowledge, etc), raj (workaholics), and tam (laziness). These in-born qualities are the do...
Krishna explains that one needs to do one's duty without a desire or expectation for the result. Adapting the middle path is the way of life of a sanyasi or a karmyogi. The body and all things are made of 5 elements, that is, earth, water, air, fire and ether, and it is also made up of 3 more elements that cannot be seen, that is, the mind, intelligence and ego. People worship to gain money, and/or knowledge, or for removal of grief and pain, and to walk on the spiritual path. But, Krishna expla...
Krishna explains Karmayog to Arjun. He tells Arjun that the duality in his mind can be removed only through liberation, happiness, peace and contentment, which can be achieved by doing one's own present karma. Krishna states that one should do the work (karma) that has come in front of him at the present moment (to fight the battle). He says that the karma should be done without any desire of the result. Then no matter what the result it should be accepted as the will of God. Krishna explains th...
Arjun does not want to fight against his own relations. But, Krishna explains to him his tendency of being a warrior, and therefore the battle will have to be fought. Krishna explains to Arjun that the body is like an old cloth that needs to be changed by the inner soul. The soul lives on, whereas the body dies.
The Bhagwad Geeta is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjun before the start of the battle of Mahabharat. Bhagwad Geeta was translated in Hindi poetry form by Malti Johari in 1990. The episodes in these podcast are an abridged version of the book. http://www.maltijohari.com/#page-0
King Janak expresses his gratitude as he fully understands the teachings of his Guru. He expresses his completeness and deep contentment and says there are no more questions in his mind. Ashtavakr then knows that Janak has achieved enlightenment.
The longest chapter in Ashtavakr Geeta, in which Ashtavakr explains the behaviour and life style of an enlightened person. This chapter is continued in the next episode.
Once Janak attains the knowledge, he and Ashtavakr continue their dialogue about the path.
Raja Janak informs hhis young teacher that he has understood his teachings.
Raja Janak asks a question on how to gain knowledge and wisdom to achieve Nirvana. Ashtavakr explains to him the way of living, through which he can achieve a simple, happy, peaceful and free life.
12 year old Ashtavakr, son of Kahor rishi, becomes the guru (teacher) of King Janak, and shows him the path to nirvana.