THE ESSENCE OF BHAGAVAD GITA
Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred, holy book of Hindus full of spiritual and intellectual knowledge. Bhagavad Gita is all over the world known for its teachings, given by Lord Krishna to warrior Arjun at the time of Mahabharata in Kurukshetra. When Arjun was confused – whether it is fair to battle with his family members (Dhritarashtra’s sons) just for the sake of the kingdom and to rule Hastinapur and whether the war between Kauravas and Pandavas be fruitful for humanity? There were many such questions and queries in Arjun’s mind .When the battle was about to commence, Arjuna and Krishna(who serves as his charioteer) steer their chariot between the two armies and suddenly all the action is suspended. It is as if time has stopped, like a moment of eternity placed in the midst of time. As his charioteer,Lord Krishna guides Arjuna with his teachings in battlefield only. This conversation is known as Bhagavad Gita. Lord Sri Krishna summarized the entire Vedic philosophy in...