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Beyond the Battlefield: Bhagavad Gita for Modern Leadership, Entrepreneurs and Seekers

Ankur Pancholi — Gita Leadership & Modern Decision-Making

109 episodes

Beyond the Battlefield is the world’s first cinematic leadership podcast based on the Bhagavad Gita, created as a beginner’s guide to the Gita for modern leaders, entrepreneurs, and seekers. Through immersive narration, expressive voice performances, verse-by-verse insight, and parallel modern stories, Jessica and Ankur explore Krishna’s teachings for entrepreneurs, founders, and decision-makers. The podcast bridges ancient wisdom with today’s challenges of leadership, ambition, teams, ethics, and inner mastery — making the Bhagavad Gita deeply practical for modern life.

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  1. Episode 85: What Remains When Everything Changes? | Bhagavad Gita 8.19–22 Explained

    · 33 min · S1 E85

    What remains when your body, thoughts, relationships, ambitions—and even your professional identity—begin to change? In Episode 85 of Beyond the Battlefield, Jessica and Ankur Pancholi explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8,…

  2. Episode 84: Even Billions of Years Must End — What Is Truly Eternal? | Bhagavad Gita 8.15–18

    · 33 min · S1 E84

    What if billions of years… were still only a moment? In Episode 84 of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8, Verses 15–18, where Krishna dramatically expands Arjuna’s understanding of time,…

  3. The Cosmic Clock | Beyond the Battlefield | Bhagavad Gita Special Episode

    · 55 min · S1 E4013 · Bonus

    Bhagavad Gita reveals a breathtaking vision of time unlike anything most of us have ever imagined. In this special episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore how the Bhagavad Gita describes cosmic time, the age of…

  4. Beyond the Battlefield: The Battle Within | Official Book Trailer

    · 1:09 · S1 E5001 · Trailer

    SEO Title Beyond the Battlefield: The Battle Within | Official Book Trailer | Bhagavad Gita for Modern Life SEO Description What if the greatest battle of your life is not happening around you… but within you? Beyond…

  5. Episode 83 : The Secret of Om (ॐ) & Divine Remembrance | Bhagavad Gita 8.12–14

    · 25 min · S1 E83

    Bhagavad Gita reveals one of its most profound teachings in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 Verses 12–14. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore how the Bhagavad Gita, the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita,…

  6. Episode 82 : Who Is the Divine? Krishna Reveals the Ultimate Reality | Bhagavad Gita 8.9–11

    · 22 min · S1 E82

    Bhagavad Gita reveals one of its deepest spiritual teachings in this powerful episode. In this Bhagavad Gita discussion, we explore Chapter 8, Verses 9–11, where Lord Krishna explains who the Divine truly is, why the…

  7. Episode 81 : Your Final Thought Isn’t an Accident (Bhagawan Gita- 8.5-8.8)

    · 28 min · S1 E81

    Bhagavad Gita reveals one of life’s deepest truths in this powerful conversation on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8, Verses 5–8. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore why the Bhagavad Gita teaches that your…

  8. Episode 80 : What Is Brahman, Karma & Adhyatma? l Bhagwad Gita (8.1-8.4)

    · 24 min · S1 E80

    Bhagavad Gita comes alive in this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield as we begin Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 with verses 1–4. In this Bhagavad Gita discussion, Krishna answers Arjuna’s profound questions about…

  9. Can AI Write Your Book? The Bhagavad Gita on Authentic Voice | Lynn Smargis

    · 53 min · S1 E4015 · Bonus

    AI can generate polished words, imitate your tone and even draft an entire book—but can it carry the lived experience, emotion and consciousness that make your story uniquely yours? In this thought-provoking episode…

  10. Episode 79 : The Secret of Surrender and Grace | Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verses 27–30

    · 24 min · S1 E79

    Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 reaches a breathtaking conclusion in this episode as we explore Verses 27–30. The Bhagavad Gita reveals why human beings become trapped in desire, attachment, attraction, and aversion—and how…

  11. Will AI Replace Human Judgment? With Dr. Gleb TSIPURSKY

    · 27 min · S1 E4016 · Bonus

    What happens when AI transformation stops being a technology problem — and becomes a human identity problem? In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Ankur Pancholi speaks with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky,…

  12. Episode 78 : Are You Seeing Reality… or Just Your Perception? | Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verses 24–26

    · 19 min · S1 E78

    Bhagavad Gita reveals one of its most profound teachings in this episode as we explore Chapter 7, Verses 24–26. The Bhagavad Gita explains why human beings mistake appearances for reality, how Bhagavad Gita introduces…

  13. Episode 77 : Why We Worship Many Gods | Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verses 20–23 Explained

    · 25 min · S1 E77

    Bhagavad Gita reveals one of the deepest truths about the human mind in this episode. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verses 20–23 explains how desire quietly influences our choices, shapes our faith, and often distracts us…

  14. Episode 76 : वासुदेवः सर्वम्: The Ultimate Realization of the Bhagavad Gita (7.15-19)

    · 53 min · S1 E76

    In this profound episode, we explore one of the most transformative teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Through verses 15 to 19 of Chapter 7, the Bhagavad Gita reveals why some people move away from Truth while others…

  15. The Art of Action: Mastering Karma Without Chains

    · 35 min · S1 E4014 · Bonus

    What does “कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते” really mean? Is the Bhagavad Gita asking us to ignore results—or is there a much deeper leadership principle hidden in this timeless verse? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield,…

  16. Episode 75 : Why Even Good People Get Stuck | Bhagavad Gita 7.12-14

    · 31 min · S1 E75

    In this powerful episode, we explore one of the deepest psychological teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Through verses 12, 13, and 14 of Chapter 7, the Bhagavad Gita reveals how human beings become trapped by identity,…

  17. Why capable leaders become Overwhelmed? The 5 Hidden Culprits of Stress, Burnout & Identity Shift | Corrie LoGiudice

    · 53 min · S1 E4014 · Bonus

    Why do capable leaders become overwhelmed? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Jessica and Ankur explore overwhelm, burnout, identity shift, and reinvention through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita and…

  18. Episode 74 : Where Is God? Krishna’s Surprising Answer | Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 (Verses 8–11)

    · 33 min · S1 E74

    In this episode, we explore one of the most practical and transformative teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Through verses 8 to 11 of Chapter 7, the Bhagavad Gita shifts from philosophy to direct experience. The Bhagavad…

  19. Performance Doesn’t Fail First. Clarity Does. | Savio P. Clemente

    · 28 min · S1 E4011 · Bonus

    What can the Bhagavad Gita teach us about burnout, resilience, suffering, and leadership under pressure? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore how the Bhagavad Gita remains profoundly relevant…

  20. Episode 73 : The Invisible Thread of Life | Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Verses 6–7

    · 24 min · S1 E73

    Welcome to Beyond The Battlefield. In this episode, we explore one of the most profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita reveals that all creation emerges from a single Divine source and remains…

  21. The Subconscious Patterns Silently Controlling Leaders | Bhagavad Gita, ft. Curtis McCullom

    · 53 min · S1 E4012 · Bonus

    What subconscious patterns are silently controlling your leadership? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore leadership through the Bhagavad Gita, the inner battlefield revealed in the Bhagavad Gita, and…

  22. Episode 72 : Understanding Matter, Mind & Consciousness(Bhagavad Gita 7.1-7.5)

    · 47 min · S1 E72

    What if everything you know about yourself is only part of the story? In this episode of Beyond The Battlefield, we begin exploring Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 and Krishna’s profound teachings on knowledge and…

  23. When Success Becomes a Trap | Strategic Leadership & Bhagavad Gita Wisdom with Janet Polach

    · 41 min · S1 E4013 · Bonus

    What if the very habits that made you successful… are now limiting your growth? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore leadership through the Bhagavad Gita, the leadership transitions revealed in the…

  24. Episode 71 : The Fate of the Unfinished Seeker | Bhagavad Gita 6.40–47

    · 31 min · S1 E71

    Bhagavad Gita offers one of the most reassuring answers to failure ever spoken. In this episode of Beyond The Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verses 40–47, where Krishna responds to Arjuna’s fear of…

  25. Leadership Beyond Strategy l ANDREW BUZINSKY ON EGO, GROWTH, ACCOUNTABILITY & THE BHAGAVAD GITA

    · 55 min · S1 E4010 · Bonus

    What can the Bhagavad Gita teach a military officer, a CEO, and a modern leader facing uncertainty? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore timeless leadership lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, the inner…

  26. Episode 70: “What If I Try… And Still Fail?”(Bhagavad Gita 6.35-39)

    · 21 min · S1 E70

    Episode 70 enters one of the most practical, emotional, and transformational moments in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6. After Arjuna honestly confesses that the mind feels as impossible to control as the wind… Krishna…

  27. The Invisible Battle of Burnout | Workplace Well-Being, Resilience, Focus & Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita ft. Ally Meyers

    · 46 min · S1 E4009 · Bonus

    Bhagavad Gita wisdom meets modern workplace well-being in this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield. Through the Bhagavad Gita, Ankur and Ally Meyers explore burnout, resilience, focus, and leadership. The…

  28. Episode 69: Why the Mind Feels Impossible to Control(Bhagavad Gita 6.33-34)

    · 25 min · S1 E69

    Episode 69 enters one of the most human, honest, and psychologically profound moments in the Bhagavad Gita. For the first time, Arjuna openly confesses something every modern human being understands deeply: “I…

  29. The Youngest one in The Room l Leadership, Self-Doubt & the Inner Battlefield with Dayna Adelman

    · 56 min · S1 E4008 · Bonus

    Why does the Bhagavad Gita still resonate so deeply with modern leadership? Why does the Bhagavad Gita feel more relevant than ever in today’s boardrooms, startups, and leadership conversations? In this powerful…

  30. Episode 68: The Illusion of Separation(Bhagavad Gita 6.28-6.32)

    · 26 min · S1 E68

    Episode 68 explores one of the most profound and transformational teachings in Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 — the dissolution of separation. Krishna takes Arjuna beyond meditation… beyond stillness… beyond philosophy……

  31. The Battle Nobody Sees | Dr. Rob Yonover on Endurance, Love & Human Strength

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E4007 · Bonus

    Researched Intro for Dr. Rob Yonover Dr. Rob Yonover is a Ph.D. geochemist, volcanologist, inventor, author, and survival technology entrepreneur. He is best known for creating the SeeRescueStreamer, an emergency…

  32. Episode 67: Why Your Desires Never End?(Bhagavad Gita 6.24-27)

    · 27 min · S1 E67

    In Episode 67, Jessica and Ankur explore one of the deepest psychological teachings from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 — why desires never end, why the mind keeps running, and what human beings are actually searching for…

  33. Tucker Miller on Stillness, Leadership & The Bhagavad Gita

    · 53 min · S1 E4005 · Bonus

    In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore modern leadership through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita reveals why even strong leaders can feel internally conflicted…

  34. Episode 66: Yoga, Inner Peace & Leadership (Bhagavad Gita 6.19-23)

    · 21 min · S1 E66

    Welcome back to Beyond the Battlefield — the cinematic leadership podcast inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. In this profound Episode 66, Jessica and Ankur explore one of the deepest teachings from…

  35. Gitte Madelaire on Energetic Leadership, Burnout & Inner Alignment

    · 45 min · S1 E4004 · Bonus

    In a world obsessed with AI, dashboards, data, and constant performance… are leaders losing connection with the one intelligence that matters most — their INNER state? In this deeply transformative episode of Beyond…

  36. Episode 65: Balance, System Design & Mind Stillness( Bhagavad Gita 6.16-6.18)

    · 18 min · S1 E65

    Why do we push harder… and still feel unstable? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verses 16–18, where Krishna reveals a powerful progression — from balance… to system…

  37. Leader’s Inner War with Kerri Roberts

    · 37 min · S1 E4003 · Bonus

    In this special episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Ankur sits with Kerri M. Roberts, founder of Salt and Light Advisors, HR strategist, author, and entrepreneur, to explore the hidden battlefield inside modern…

  38. Episode 64: The Science of Meditation | How to Discipline the Mind (Bhagavad Gita 6.10-6.15)

    · 33 min · S1 E64

    How should you REALLY meditate according to the Bhagavad Gita? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verses 10–15, where Krishna gives a precise, step-by-step framework for…

  39. The Future of GTM in the AI Era l Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita ft. James B. Hayden

    · 53 min · S1 E4006 · Bonus

    In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Ankur speaks with James B. Hayden about the future of GTM in the AI era, and what modern leaders can learn from the Bhagavad Gita. As AI reshapes sales, go-to-market…

  40. Why Leaders feel Stuck with Dr. Al Philip-Neri

    · 52 min · S1 E4002 · Bonus

    SEO Description: What makes capable leaders feel stuck, burned out, or unable to act — even when they know what needs to be done? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, Ankur speaks with Dr. Al…

  41. Episode 63: Master Your Mind Before It Masters You | Bhagavad Gita 6.5–6.9 Explained

    · 30 min · S1 E63

    In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6, Verses 5 to 9, where Krishna delivers one of the most powerful teachings on the human mind. The Bhagavad Gita reveals that your mind can…

  42. From War of Reactions to Inner Awareness with Rubina Chadha on Leadership & Bhagavad Gita

    · 59 min · S1 E4001 · Bonus

    The Bhagavad Gita has guided leaders, seekers, warriors, and thinkers for thousands of years — and in this deeply reflective episode of Beyond the Battlefield, the Bhagavad Gita comes alive through a practical…

  43. Episode 62: The Inner Battlefield | Why Your Real War is Within (Bhagavad Gita 6.1-6.4)

    · 24 min · S1 E62

    What if the real battlefield of the Bhagavad Gita is not Kurukshetra… but your own mind? In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we dive deep into the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, uncovering a powerful truth — your…

  44. Episode 61: The Inner Engineering of Freedom and Leadership ( Bhagvad Gita 5.26-5.29)

    · 23 min · S1 E61

    Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Verses 26–29 Explained. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore how the Bhagavad Gita moves from philosophy to inner transformation. Krishna reveals that true peace is not created…

  45. Episode 60: The Joy That Cannot Be Taken Away ( Bhagvad Gita 5.21-5.25)

    · 25 min · S1 E60

    Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Verses 21–25 Explained. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore one of the most powerful teachings of the Bhagavad Gita — the discovery of inner happiness that cannot be taken…

  46. Episode 59: The Wisdom of Seeing everyone Equal(Bhagavad Gita 5.18-5.20)

    · 14 min · S1 E59

    Bhagavad Gita 5.18–20 Explained. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore one of the most revolutionary insights of the Bhagavad Gita — the vision that dissolves inner hierarchy and creates true…

  47. Episode 58: Creator but Not Doer — Karma, Destiny & Free Will(Bhagavad Gita 5.14-5.17)

    · 40 min · S1 E58

    In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verse 14 — a verse that radically transforms how we understand karma, destiny, and free will. Krishna makes a bold declaration: The…

  48. Episode 57: Karma Yoga & the City of Nine Gates | Bhagavad Gita 5.11–13

    · 24 min · S1 E57

    In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verses 11–13, and uncover a profound truth about work, burnout, and inner freedom. Why does work exhaust some people — while others remain…

  49. Episode 56:Why Escaping Action Leads to Suffering? l Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 (Verses 6–10)

    · 29 min · S1 E56

    In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verses 6–10, where Krishna resolves one of the deepest leadership dilemmas — Renunciation vs Action. Is it better to withdraw…

  50. Episode 55: Action and Renunciation Are Not Opposites l Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 (Verses 2–5)

    · 21 min · S1 E55

    🎧 Episode 55 — Action and Renunciation Are Not Opposites Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 5 | Verses 2–5 The Bhagavad Gita continues Chapter 5 by quietly dismantling one of the most persistent inner conflicts: Should I act……

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