For Who?
For What?
Learning from The Bhagavad Gita: Attain Happiness, Success, and Achieve Your Destiny.
A practical guide by David P. Cross to applying the timeless wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita to modern life. Discover clarity, balance, and renewed purpose.
Feeling burned out? Stressed?
Uncertain about your purpose?
For Who? For What? offers a practical guide to applying the timeless wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita to modern life. David P. Cross, a public defender in Philadelphia, shares how The Bhagavad Gita transformed his own journey.
After burning out as a lawyer, he spent a decade running a different business. Eventually, he returned to law with clarity, balance, and renewed purpose. By applying the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita to his situation, he was able to reduce his stress and discover a life of fulfillment and, on a good day, joy.
This book is designed for anyone feeling the pressure of modern life. You don’t need to listen to sitar music, breathe incense, or wear elephant pants to learn the lessons provided by this book. Structured around eighteen concise chapters, For Who? For What?provides actionable guidance for applying the principles of The Bhagavad Gita in daily life.
Anyone seeking purpose and balance can use this book to put themselves on the path to personal transformation.
A Journey of Transformation
For decades, David P. Cross served as a public defender in the high-stakes environment of the Philadelphia courts. Day in and day out, he fought relentlessly for clients facing immense challenges, navigating an often unforgiving justice system.
However, the continuous pressure and emotional weight of the work eventually took its toll. Experiencing severe burnout, David made the difficult decision to step away from the practice of law to pursue a different path, seeking balance and clarity away from the courtroom.
It was during this decade-long hiatus that he deeply engaged with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Applying its timeless wisdom to his own modern struggles allowed him to reduce his stress, understand his true purpose, and find genuine fulfillment.
Armed with renewed energy and a profound sense of clarity, David eventually returned to his work as a public defender. Today, he is the founder of New Angkor Wat, a nonprofit that teaches the Bhagavad Gita to CEOs, doctors, lawyers, and incarcerated individuals. With humor and humility, David makes ancient wisdom accessible to modern readers, blending historical insights with practical lessons for everyday life.
The People Behind the Journey
Nicole Cross
Provided essential guidance and editorial direction to shape the narrative of the book.
Ray Michaels
Dedicated countless hours to researching historical texts to ensure accuracy.
Shadaia Cooper
Guided the visual presentation and structure to make ancient wisdom accessible.
Those who are familiar with prison life have witnessed the cycles of despair and the immense toll the justice system takes on individuals.
Our founder, David P. Cross, has worked as a public defender in Philadelphia for decades. He has witnessed firsthand the cycles of despair and the immense toll the justice system takes on individuals. For years, his focus was getting clients out of prison.
Now, his mission has expanded. Through New Angkor Wat, he runs an intensive program that seeks to provide inmates with the transformative guidance offered in The Bhagavad Gita and other spiritual sources.
"The goal is to help inmates during their time in prison—to reduce stress and create a life of purpose, clarity, and joy—and to help them transition into a productive life outside of prison."
The Bhagavad Gita
In-depth discussions on timeless wisdom, teaching inmates how to find inner peace and purpose regardless of external circumstances.
Mindfulness Training
Practical techniques to manage anxiety, anger, and the extreme stress of prison environments through deep mental focus.
Yoga for Reintegration
Physical practices designed to heal trauma, improve well-being, and prepare individuals mentally and physically for a successful return to society.
Retreats & Seminars
We teach the universal lessons of The Bhagavad Gita in a way that can provide clarity, joy, purpose, and a pathway away from stress.
Week-Long Seminar
Join us for an immersive seminar that includes expert lectures on the Gita, daily yoga for novice and experienced students, and guided meditation practice.
This is a week that will change your life mentally, spiritually, and physically.
Inspire Your Organization
David P. Cross is available to talk to your business, organization, church, or family about the profound, practical lessons of The Bhagavad Gita.
Corporate & Business
Bring clarity, stress reduction, and renewed purpose to your workforce. David shares actionable techniques for professionals to avoid burnout and achieve true success in high-pressure environments.
A Christmas Karma
During the holiday period between Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas, David offers a highly popular program exploring the essence of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol, through a unique and transformative lens.
"A profound shift in perspective that equips your team to handle modern pressures with timeless grace."
A Christmas Karma
"Discover the timeless connection between Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic and the universal principles of karma, purpose, compassion, and personal transformation. Through this engaging presentation, David P. Cross reveals how the deeper lessons found within A Christmas Carolalign with ancient wisdom that remains profoundly relevant in today's world. Perfect for organizations, community groups, churches, families, and holiday gatherings seeking meaningful inspiration during the season."
A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Holiday Tradition
"Experience a unique presentation that blends storytelling, wisdom, and practical life lessons into a memorable seasonal discussion."
The Impact
"The Bhagavad Gita, as taught by David, offered me a completely new perspective. It reduced the overwhelming stress of my environment and gave me a sense of peace I didn't think was possible here."
"A profound shift in perspective that equips your team to handle modern pressures with timeless grace. Highly recommended for any organization facing high stress."
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