Three Lessons From The Life of Lord Rama | HG Vaisesika Dasa | LSE | 26 Mar 2026

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

George Lucas based Star Wars on the Ramayana, drawing parallels between characters like Chewie and the ancient hero's journey.

The episode features HG Vaisesika Dasa speaking at the London School of Economics on March 26, 2026, focusing on lessons from the life of Lord Rama. He begins by sharing his personal journey of discovering the Bhagavad Gita and its teachings on consciousness. The speaker then delves into the Ramayana, highlighting key episodes such as the 'Mantra effect' where Kaikeyi's decision leads to Rama's banishment, the deception by the golden deer that results in Sita's abduction, and Rama's detached acceptance of his fate. He connects these stories to three main principles: guarding attention as the most important asset, choosing associations carefully to avoid negative influences, and maintaining consistency and integrity in one's philosophy. The talk incorporates economic concepts like opportunity cost and return on attention, drawing parallels to investment strategies. Audience members engage with reflections and questions, discussing topics like free will, the nature of happiness, and the purpose of human life. The speaker references various Hindu scriptures, including the Srimad Bhagavatam and Mahabharata, and shares anecdotes from his life as a monk and entrepreneur. The episode concludes with a prayer to Lord Rama, emphasizing the timeless relevance of dharma in achieving success in both material and spiritual realms.

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A patient Sri Ram lecture links free will, Ravana's appetite, and spiritual integrity to everyday choice.

This Sri Ram lecture frames spiritual integrity as a matter of everyday judgment: what should a person choose when material appetite and spiritual purpose pull in opposite directions?

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