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The Gita: For Children
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The gita says attachment and aversion are two sides of the same coin.
Mike Posner · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Nov 2020 Listen at 35:18 The best things said about it
Or if you look at the Gita or the Koran or whatever these are all in the top sellers of all time.
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The Gita: For Children by Roopa Pai is an accessible adaptation of the ancient Hindu scripture designed to introduce young readers to its philosophical teachings, ethical dilemmas, and practical life lessons. On the On Purpose podcast, Jay Shetty referenced core philosophical principles from the Gita, noting that attachment and aversion function as two sides of the same coin in human experience. Meanwhile, on the My First Million podcast, a guest listed the Gita among the top-selling literary works and sacred texts of all time, grouping it alongside historical spiritual foundations like the Koran and the Bible. Although the specific children's adaptation by Roopa Pai was not deeply analyzed in these segments, the broader spiritual text it derives from was recognized by podcast guests for its timeless wisdom and universal appeal. The discussions collectively highlighted how ancient philosophical frameworks continue to provide relevant guidance for contemporary emotional regulation, self-awareness, and personal growth across diverse audiences and generations worldwide.
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“or if you look at the Gita or the Koran or whatever these are all in the top sellers of all time”
