The Bhagavad Gita: How to Make Difficult Decisions

​How can we do the right thing when we don’t know what the right thing is?

We all face difficult decisions. Sometimes our responsibilities conflict. Sometimes doing what we believe is right comes at a personal cost. And sometimes we’re so worried about making the wrong choice that we struggle to act at all.

The Bhagavad Gita, one of the great works of Indian philosophy, begins with precisely this problem.

Faced with a terrible choice, the warrior Arjuna turns to Krishna for guidance. Their conversation explores how to recognize our duties, act with courage, and find peace even when the outcome is uncertain.

Questions we’ll explore:

How can we make difficult decisions?
What should we do when our responsibilities conflict?
How can we act without being consumed by fear of failure?
How can we find meaning in our work and responsibilities?

What to expect

We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the text, followed by guided close reading and small-group discussions. Together, we’ll explore its central questions and how they relate to the choices we face in our own lives.

No prior knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome.