Bhaja Govindam – Sloka 15: Aṅgaṁ Galitaṁ Palitaṁ Muṇḍam

Why do our desires remain even when the body grows old?

In this episode of Hari Kavi Explains, we reflect on the fifteenth sloka of Bhaja Govindam, where Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya paints a vivid picture of old age. The body weakens, the hair turns grey, the teeth fall out, and one walks with the support of a staff. Yet, despite these visible signs of aging, the grip of worldly desires often remains unchanged.

The episode explores the nature of human desire and reminds us that lasting peace comes not from the passage of time, but from cultivating wisdom, contentment, and inner detachment while we still have the opportunity.

In this episode:

• Original Sanskrit recitatio ...