The Supreme Essence of Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is the most revered religious book in Hinduism, widely accepted by people of different religious sentiments for its philosophical and moral relevance. It is considered to be the ‘divine voice of God’ for it is said that one can be spiritually uplifted by contemplating and meditating on the Gita’s text. Having influenced many great thinkers over the years, the Gita is understood to be the ultimate guide with practical instructions, with its relevance understood even in these modern times.
The verses in Bhagavad Gita represent Lord Krishna’s speech to Arjuna was the best archer and a Pandava, fighting against the injustice caused by his evil relatives who had taken away his kingdom. Krishna’s words had inspired him as he prepared for the battle. It originally occurred in the Bhisma Parva of the Mahabharata, comprising ancient knowledge, it was first transferred from Surya to King Ishvaku, before disappearing from the sands of time. It later resurfaced in this speech by Lord Krishna
The Gita, or the ‘Song of the God’, is a true scripture of the human race, with wisdom applicable across generations and races. It has inspired millions with its frankly mystical and emotional content and offers something of value to every seeker. It is considered to be a handbook for self-realization and a guide to action. Presented here is a summary of the speech, with the central messages that are universal in nature and touch everyone with their depth of meaning.
When we started off with the concept of this book, we began with acknowledging the Gita as the greatest speech ever. The lessons in context to its sheer significance in the awakening of humankind compelled us to begin from this speech. Including the entire text would have generated a huge volume, so we have collated the ten summarized teachings that are relevant in all times. Krishna, we believe, is our most revered orator, followed by the wonderful twenty who we have attempted to bring together. We hope each of you would find inspiration in these enriching words.
THE ESSENCE OF BHAGAVAD GITA
· Why do you worry without cause? Whom do you fear without reason? Who can kill you? The soul is neither born, nor does it die.
· Whatever happened, happened for the good; whatever is happening, is happening for the good; whatever will happen, will also happen for the good only, You need not have any regrets for the past. You need not worry for the future. The present is happening.
· What did you lose that you cry about? What did you bring with you, which you think have lost? What did you produce, which you think got destroyed? You did not bring anything. Whatever you have, you received from here. Whatever you have given, you have given only here. Whatever you took, you took from God. Whatever you gave, you gave to him. You came empty handed, you will leave empty handed. What is yours today, belonged to someone else yesterday, and will belong to someone else the after tomorrow. You are mistakenly enjoying the thought that his is yours. It is this false happiness that is the cause of your sorrows.
· Change is the law of the universe. What you think of as death, is indeed life. In one instance you can be a millionaire, and in the other instance you can be steeped in poverty. Yours and mine, big and small – erse these ideas from your mind. Then everything is yours and you belong to everyone.
· This body is not yours, neither are you of the body. The body is made of fire, water, air, earth and ether, and will disappear into these elements. But the soul is permanent – so who are you?
· Dedicate your being to God. He is the one to be ultimately relied upon. Those who know of his support are forever free from fear, worry and sorrow.
· Whatever you do, do it as a dedication to God. This will bring you the tremendous experience of joy and life-freedom forever.
· Whenever there will be evil, God will take over.
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