How Gen Z Is Rediscovering Bhagavad Gita Through Podcasts & Reels
Annanya Saxena | Sep 02, 2025, 18:06 IST
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Arjuna once sought guidance from Krishna during moments of confusion, and today, Gen Z finds similar wisdom through reels and podcasts adapting the Gita’s timeless teachings. These ancient verses, reimagined in digital formats, now resonate with young people confronting modern stress and dilemmas. The message of finding clarity and purpose through spirituality has stayed relevant, as new multimedia channels make the profound lessons of the Gita accessible and relatable for contemporary youth.
The Bhagavad Gita is old, but it is not forgotten. It was once read in homes and temples. Today it is reaching young people on phones. Reels and podcasts are making its lessons simple and direct. Gen Z is finding wisdom in short clips that fit their daily lives.
From Book to Screen
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The Gita is part of the Mahabharata. It is a talk between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield. It has 700 verses on duty, faith and the nature of life. For years people read it with commentaries. Now it is shared in reels, shorts and audio shows.
A short video can explain karma yoga, which means working without worrying about results. A podcast can link Arjuna’s doubt with the stress of choosing a career. The text feels less heavy when told in this way. Young people see it as advice they can use.
Why Young People Relate to It
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Gen Z lives with pressure. Exams, jobs and social media bring stress every day. The Gita says focus on action, not on what you get from it. Krishna tells Arjuna, “You have the right to work, but not to the fruits of work.” Many young people say this line helps them breathe easier.
The Gita also speaks to mental health. It tells us not to let the mind pull us in all directions. A simple reel that explains this feels like a friend’s advice. At night when someone scrolls on their phone and hears a clip about calmness, it can give peace.
Reels and Podcasts Make It Easy
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Short videos and audio fit how Gen Z learns. They want clear points and simple talk. A reel that links a verse to exam stress or a podcast that shows how Krishna’s words can build self trust gets thousands of listens.
Creators also use music, subtitles and daily examples. One reel compared Arjuna’s fear in war to the fear before a job interview. It made the verse feel close to life, not distant.
Old Lessons in New Form
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The form is new but the ideas are old. Duty, focus and devotion have not changed. Gen Z may not read long commentaries, but they still learn from Krishna’s words. Reels and podcasts act like doors. They draw young people in, and some may later read the full text.
This shift is keeping the Gita alive. It is no longer seen only as a religious book. Many see it as a guide for growth and peace. That is why it clicks with young people.
A Guide That Never Gets Old
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The Gita is about finding calm in chaos. Arjuna stood in battle with doubt. Gen Z does not fight wars, but they face stress of jobs, studies and choices. The same verses that guided Arjuna guide them too.
What was once shared in Sanskrit is now shared on Spotify and Instagram. The stage has changed, but the voice of Krishna still speaks. The message is clear. Wisdom has no age.
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