Should I read Bhagavad Gita As It Is?

Almost everyone, whom I interact with regarding Srimad Bhagavad Gita, agrees that one should definitely read this holy scripture, at least once. Many of them do admit that one should also follow the teachings of Gita. But only a handful of them are able to recognise the real purpose of Gita.

Should I read the introduction of Bhagavad Gita?

That is why the book is called Bhagwad Gita ‘As It Is’ because the knowledge has been handed down from one master to his disciple and so on and is finally presented by Srila Prabhupada and so it is authentic. You should start reading the Bhagwad Gita from the Introduction.

Should I read Mahabharata or Bhagavad Gita?

Mahabharata – You can pick up an edition of the Mahabharata and begin reading it from the beginning, like a novel, the story keeps building on itself, so that’s why you should read it starting from the beginning. Bhagavad Gita – You should also read this from the beginning.

Is Bhagavad Gita important?

The Bhagavad Gita (“Song of God” or “Song of the Lord”) is among the most important religious texts of Hinduism and easily the best known. It has been quoted by writers, poets, scientists, theologians, and philosophers – among others – for centuries and is often the introductory text to Hinduism for a Western audience.

Why is Gita important?

The Bhagavad Gita is a mystical text that speaks about “the nature of things.” It speaks about humanity, Reality and our place in that Reality, as well as the actions we are to take to find wisdom and happiness. It is an essential spiritual text because it establishes a person’s right to question everything.

What are the conditions for reading Bhagavad Gita?

(4) Very important condition is: Bhagavad Gita should be read with the mindset of a surrendered devotee not with the research mindset to get the full benefits of Bhagavad Gita. (5) Bhagavad Gita gives new meaning whenever we read it again and again.

Is Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad Gita available at ISKCON?

As a pure devotee, Srila Prabhupada has written as said by Krishna. Bhagavad Gita As It Is translated and purported by A.C.Bakthi Vedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada is available in all ISKCON centres.

How Bhagavad Gita gives new meaning to our life?

(5) Bhagavad Gita gives new meaning whenever we read it again and again. Because, it is the highest transcendental knowledge spoken by Krishna Himself. Since we are the conditioned souls, we are in different mood at different times. So, we find it new every time we read it. (6) Apply Gita in all your activities including performing your job.

How many chapters of Bhagavad Gita represent Krishna himself?

The First 6 chapters of Bhagavad Gita are the head of Krishna; The middle 6 chapters are the stomach of Krishna; And the last 18 chapters are the legs of Krishna. Thus Bhagavad Gita represents Krishna Himself. (1) One should not read Bhagavad Gita to enhance his material activities and pleasures, but, to go closer to Krishna.

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