Gita Jayanti is the day when Lord Krishna enlightened Arjuna with the holy teaching of
Bhagavad Gita. It was an extraordinary juncture, just before the
great war of Mahabharata, when extraordinary warrior Arjuna became dejected and confused, and asked
Lord Krishna for His guidance.
Through extraordinary divine dialogue Lord Krishna explained
Arjuna the meaning of Karma Yoga and how he can attain the purpose of life by
performing his prescribed duty and following his Dharma (Righteousness). He
uplifted Arjuna from confusion and dejection state of mind (Lower-self) into
Self-realized (Higher-Self) through step by step spiritual journey.
The Gita’s teachings transformed Arjuna from, “I
will not perform my duty and fight the battle” to “I will do as you advised” (2.09, 18.73). It took Arjuna, gradually, from Vishad, confusion and dejection until he
says, “my doubts are dispelled, I have regained the memory of Self-Knowledge and I do as you have advised to fulfill my responsibility
and establish the righteousness.”
The immortal message of the Gita (Universal Truth)
was
not only imparted to Arjuna for a specific condition and situation but also for the entire mankind, based
upon the eternal conditions of human nature. All people in
this world face similar issues and go through
similar confusions
and emotions throughout their lives,
and look for guidance.
The teachings of the Gita apply to today’s man with a modern lifestyle (young and old,
housewife
to professional) and all
types
of people
with different
personalities. They are
applicable
in
every field and
every situation
of life from
family to global and from personal to
business. Since the
Gita is the voice
of Lord Krishna, it has the miraculous ability to
give readers the true meaning of
what
they are
searching for.
The message of the Gita is as relevant for people living in
India and the West today as it was for the people of India more than 5000 years ago. It is as relevant for Hindus as for people of all other religions. It teaches Hindus how to be better Hindus, but it also teaches Muslims to be better Muslims, Christians to be better Christians, and Jews to be better Jews.
In
summary, the Gita
teaches us how to
apply its teaching
in our
lives, fulfill our
daily
responsibilities, remove our doubts and confusions,
enhance the quality of our life; and attain everlasting Peace,
Prosperity and Anandam (Ultimate Bliss).
“The Gita is a step by step spiritual
practical instruction manual for our daily life”
“I am sure that those who read and truly implement the teachings in this “Song of God” will be
touched, taught and transformed, and they will find that deep peace to which Bhagawan Krishna’s message leads.”
– Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati (Parmarth, Rishikesh)
May Lord Krishna and Gita guide us to
fulfill our responsibilities and attain the purpose of our life,” Sat Chit Ananda”
Note: Part of the text is taken from the
book “My questions and God’s Answers” The guide to Eternal, Happiness, Peace
and Anandam (BHAGAVAD GITA) by Satya kalra.
For details please visit
www.pathtoanandam.org
Satya Kalra
Founder of Path to Anandam
satya@pathtoanandam.org
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