The Bhagavad Gita, one of humanity's most profound texts on war and inner peace, unfolds on a battlefield where a warrior must reconcile his duty with the trauma of conflict. Today, in Ukraine, women yogis are living this ancient wisdom in real time.
Just as the Gita teaches that one must find divine purpose amid chaos, these modern practitioners use Kundalini Yoga's powerful technologies to transform trauma into healing—not by escaping reality, but by facing it with spiritual courage.
The Yogic Warrior: Lessons from the Gita in Ukraine
Like Arjuna on the battlefield, these Ukrainian yogis stand at the intersection of duty and peace, using ancient wisdom to address modern psychological wounds. Their work with soldiers, war refugees, and trauma survivors demonstrates the timeless relevance of yogic philosophy:
💛 Even in humanity’s darkest moments, there exist tools for healing and transformation.
These Ukrainian women aren't just practicing yoga—they are embodying its highest teaching:
💬 "Because we, like no one else, understand that there may be no tomorrow." – Mari Simon
💬 "I just learned to live now and not to put it off for later..." – Anna Pavel
💬 "A rocket can come tomorrow, and you are done, so there is no point in postponing this life and your happiness until tomorrow. That’s it. It’s that simple." – Olga Polyak
The Power of Living in the Present Moment
The Bhagavad Gita teaches that peace does not come from avoiding conflict, but from transforming our relationship to it. Krishna advises Arjuna to:
📖 “Perform your duty, but do not be attached to the results.” (Gita, 2.47)
This idea—known as Karma Yoga (the yoga of action)—aligns perfectly with what these Ukrainian women are doing today. They are not running from hardship, but instead, using Kundalini Yoga to maintain an internal anchor amid external turbulence.
Krishna’s teachings remind us that:
🧘 Yoga is not about retreating from the world—it is about engaging in it with clarity and resilience.
The Warrior-Saints: A Universal Teaching
At least in America and Ukraine, Kundalini Yoga is often associated with Sikhism. While some orthodox Sikhs reject this connection, the spiritual-warrior philosophy of Sikhism mirrors Bhagavad Gita’s teachings on righteous action:
🔹 Guru Gobind Singh (who formalized the Khalsa in 1699) developed the "Sant-Sipahi" (Saint-Soldier) tradition—a philosophy that blends spiritual practice with the duty to stand against injustice.
🔹 Just like in the Gita, Sikh philosophy does not advocate aggression but promotes disciplined action when necessary.
Both traditions reject the idea that spirituality requires withdrawing from the world. Instead, they emphasize that yoga (union with the divine) happens through active engagement with life’s challenges.
This principle applies perfectly to the women in Ukraine today, living as the yogic warrior: lessons from the Gita in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Modern-Day Yogic Warriors
The women of Yogis of Ukraine are living proof that the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Kundalini Yoga, and the spiritual-warrior tradition remain relevant today.
In real time, they are:
✔ Healing themselves through yogic discipline
✔ Helping soldiers recover from trauma
✔ Inspiring the world with their resilience
Their story is not just about Ukraine—it is about the timeless human capacity to transform suffering into strength.