The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krsna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment.The ninth chapter explains how the self-Atman pervades the world. The wise seek the self. The ignorant disregard the Self and pursue the world with vain hopes and aspirations. And go through the cycle of birth and death. Thus humanity strives for material or spiritual goals. The ignorant fulfill their mundane desires but never gain fulfillment in life. Whereas, the wise pursuing the Self attain the state of absolute peace and bliss in Self-realization. Krsna’s advice directs one and all to rise above worldly entanglement and attain spiritual enlightenment.

The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krsna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment.This chapter explains Brahman as the supreme source of the manifest world. Brahman eludes even the most evolved. Nevertheless the wise with devotion and dedicated effort reach Brahman. Arjuna stands aghast at the astounding knowledge and personality of Krsna. Wondering at his infinite nature, he requests Krsna to reveal his manifestation in the universe. Krsna, personifying Brahman, details analytically his manifestation everywhere. Even as he reveals himself thus the lord elucidates that the entire manifested world is but an infinitesimal part of Brahman.

The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krisna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment.Herein Lord Krishna displays his cosmic manifestation. Arjuna sees the entire universe in a colossal, immeasurable form. Struck with awe and wonder, he is overwhelmed with adoration and fear. He bows down. Begs Krsna forgive his past indulgences in their frienship. Arjuna cannot take in the Lord’s cosmic form any more. Upon his request the Lord resumes his gentle form. Arjuna regains his composure. Krsna explains the difficulty in gaining the divine vision. And describes the way to reach the Supreme Being.

The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krsna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. Arjuna asks the question, which baffles humanity: Should one worship God with a form or the formless reality? Lord Krsna explains the relevance of both types of worship. That the former caters to the devotional and the latter to the intellectual spiritual seekers.He prescribes appropriate spiritual practices to seekers of all cadres. Right from an evolved practitioner to an initiate. The concluding verses define the 35 qualities of a Bhakta, a true devotee of God.

The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krsna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. The chapter describes the immanence and transcendence of Brahman, the supreme reality. It manifests as microcosm and macrocosm, which together constitute the Ksara – the perishable world of things and beings. Brahman also remains as Ankara- the imperishable aspect of the perishable world. Lastly Brahman, transcending the ksara and even the Aksara, pervades everywhere as the Supreme Being, Purusottama. The wise transcend the ksara and the Aksara to reach the Purusottama.

The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krsna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment.Arjuna questions Krsna whether he should pursue the path of action or knowledge. Krsna clarifies that introverts follow the path of knowledge, jnana yoga while extroverts, the path of action, karma yoga.Expounding Karma yoga Krsna first elaborates on the logic and reason for the pursuit of action. Noticing the lack of its impact on Arjuna Krsna gives six emotional appeals to influence Arjuna’s mind. A combined appeal to the head and heart for action prepares Arjuna to respond.Krsna then reveals the Technique of Right Action. Follows up with the elements that impede right action. And concludes the chapter by explaining how to overcome them.

The Bhagavad Gita ‘Song of the lord’ is a conversation between Lord Krishna and the mighty warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. It provides a dynamic and practical philosophy which expounds the technique of living for a successful and peaceful life. Above all it ushers one towards the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment.Herein Krsna elaborately explains sraddha faith. He clarifies with an analysis of the three types of sraddha: sattvika purest, rajasika mediocre and tamasika lowest. How they relate to the type of ahara food, yajna sacrifice, tapa austerity and dana gift. The nature of these practices helps determine the quality of sraddha.The concluding verses explain the spiritual terms Om, Tat and Sat. A seeker uses them as disciplines to reach the ultimate reality. Krsna dismisses anything opposed to these practices as asat, unreality.