From
the Back Cover --
THE BHAGAVAD GITA
Imparts Brahma Vidyā
“Unable
to deal with the immediate problem at hand, Arjun approached Shree
Krishna for a palliative to overcome the anguish he was experiencing.
Shree Krishna did not just advise him on his immediate problem, but
digressed to give a profound discourse on the philosophy of life. Hence,
the purpose of the Bhagavad Gita, above everything else, is to impart
Brahma Vidyā, the science of God-realization.”
Teaches the Practice of Yog
"The Bhagavad Gita is not content with providing a lofty philosophical
understanding; it also describes clear-cut techniques for implementing
its spiritual precepts for everyday life. "These techniques of applying
the science of spirituality in our lives are termed “Yog.” Hence, the
Bhagavad Gita is also called “Yog Śhāstra,” the scripture that teaches
the practice of Yog.”
Encompasses all Aspects of
Life
“Inexperienced spiritual practitioners often separate spirituality
from temporal life; some look on beatitude as something to be attained
in the hereafter. But the Bhagavad Gita makes no such distinction, and
aims at the consecration of every aspect of human life in this world
itself. "Thus, all its eighteen chapters are designated as different
types of Yog, since they deal with methodologies for the application of
spiritual knowledge to practical life.”
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