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Tulsi Gabbard, a practicing Vaishnava Hindu, described how the latter’s teachings to Arjuna have guided her in her best and worst times.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (ANI)
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday shed light about the influence of Lord Krishna and Bhagwat Gita on her life and career.
Gabbard, a practicing Vaishnava Hindu and staunch follower of Lord Krishna, described how the latter’s teachings to Arjuna (a character in Mahabharat) have guided her in her best and worst times.
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The US Intel chief, who is on a visit to India, emphasised how Lord Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna have been a source of strength and guidance during her time in war zones and while facing the complexities of her current role.
“Whether serving in war zones in different parts of the world or the challenges that we face now, it is (Lord) Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita that I turn to in the best of times and the worst of times,” she said in an interview with news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Delhi | US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says, “Whether serving in war zones in different parts of the world or the challenges that we face now, it is (Lord) Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita that I turn to in the best of times and the… pic.twitter.com/RlvcPVuqjg— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
On her spiritual journey, Gabbard said, “Well, my own personal spiritual practice, my personal relationship with God is the centre of my life and I do my very best every day to live a life that is pleasing to God and what better way to do that and to do my best to be of service to all of God’s children.”
Gabbard, the first Hindu elected to the US Congress, at multiple occasions, has spoken about her deep connection with Bhagwat Gita.
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In 2020, she encouraged Hindu students to delve into the principles of Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga as described in the Gita, highlighting the significance of serving society as a path to genuine success.
Earlier today, the US Intel chief met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. PM Modi also gifted her the holy water from the Ganga, collected during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh.
(With inputs from ANI)
