A Fashion Designer, a Deep-Sea Diver, and a Living Lesson in the Bhagavad Gita
By Antara Mohan
When Nishant and I invited Nehha Nhata to our podcast, OMG – Oh My Gita, I knew it would be a meaningful conversation. I had admired her journey for a long time. She had built a luxury fashion label, travelled across 46 countries, and fearlessly dived with sharks and killer whales. But what I admired most was not her achievements. It was the person behind them.
From the moment we met, Nehha’s humility stood out. Despite her success, she was warm, grounded and deeply reflective. She listened carefully, answered honestly and spoke with remarkable simplicity. It reminded me that true success is not about how high we rise, but about how humble we remain.
As the conversation unfolded, something beautiful happened.
The more Nehha shared her life, the more Nishant and I found ourselves connecting her journey to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. By the end of the podcast, we realised that although she had never formally studied the Gita, she had already been living many of its timeless principles.
Lord Krishna asks Arjuna to follow his swadharma, his unique purpose. Listening to Nehha, it was clear she had found hers. Fashion is not merely her profession. It is her calling. The ocean is not simply a place she visits. It is where she feels most alive.
She spoke about coral reefs, sharks and killer whales with such wonder that it felt like listening to someone describe a sacred world. Many of her fashion collections, she shared, are inspired by the colours, textures and patterns she discovers underwater. It was a beautiful reminder that creativity begins with observation.
One thought especially stayed with me. Nehha said that every time she dives, her ego becomes smaller. Beneath the ocean, surrounded by an entire ecosystem, human worries suddenly seem insignificant. It immediately reminded me of Krishna’s teaching to rise above the ego and recognise that we are only one part of a much greater whole.
Another aspect of Nehha’s life resonated deeply with the Gita. She believes in the power of reflection. Whether travelling, facing challenges or celebrating success, she always pauses to journal, meditate and reflect on what life is teaching her. In Vedanta, we call this Shravana, Manana and Nididhyasana. We listen, we reflect and then we assimilate wisdom into our lives. As she spoke, I realised she had been practising this process naturally for years.
Her journey after divorce was another powerful lesson. Rather than allowing one painful chapter to define her, she chose to rebuild with courage and dignity. She reminded us that resilience is not about never falling. It is about finding the strength to begin again.
The most memorable moment came at the end of the conversation. When we shared these connections with her, Nehha smiled and said she had never realised she was already living so many principles of the Bhagavad Gita. It was a moment I will always treasure.
It was our privilege to gift her a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, which she accepted with genuine excitement. We are now looking forward to launching this special episode of OMG – Oh My Gita at her beautiful fashion studio, where I hope many more people will discover not only her inspiring journey but also the timeless relevance of Krishna’s teachings.
Thank you, Nehha, for reminding us that the Bhagavad Gita is not just meant to be read. It is meant to be lived. Your life is a beautiful example of that, and it was an honour to share your story on OMG – Oh My Gita.
(Antara Mohan is an international lawyer turned author, speaker, and spiritual journalist with The Daily Pioneer. A first-class law graduate from the University of Bristol, UK, she left a promising legal career in London at the age of 23 to spend three years studying Vedanta under Swami A. Parthasarathy, a decision that completely transformed her life.)
