Have you read the Bhagavad Gita?
By achyuta
@achyuta (2851)
United States
November 16, 2006 1:54am CST
The Bhagavad Gita is a collection of timeless truths. It comprises eternal principles that are as valid today as they were many thousands of years ago. And it will remain a guiding light for generations to come. These truths form the lighthouses that steer us through the turbulent ocean of life.
An interesting point to note is that the Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue, a question and answer session, wherein the seeker and the perceptor engage in healthy debate about the teachings. This is indicative of the fact that nothing the Bhagavad Gita says is above questioning.
It must be approached with reverence but not blind faith. The concepts put forth must be questioned, analysed, reflected upon and most importantly, lived. Only when you have lived these values will you truly understand the worth of the Bhagavad Gita, India's Spiritual Treasure.
Tell me have you read the bhagavad Gita? What did you like most? What did you not find anywhere else? Why did it make a difference in your life?
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18 responses
@kiransojitra (20)
• India
24 Dec 06
N0, I cant read Bhagavad Gita..
But I have remember some topic regarding KRISHNA character to other person..
Thanks
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@kiransojitra (20)
• India
24 Dec 06
yes, but at this time i m busy with my acadamic job..
and i m only 21 years...
when i will enter upto 50 years then i will give maximum time to read Bhagavad Gita.
and also still i will try to best give time to read Bhagavad Gita..
Thanks
@jet_juggler (234)
• India
8 Dec 06
Bhagavad gita.. the holy script which lays down the principles which outlays a human from others.. i have not finished Bhagavad gita completely but i have read many verses.. i have read those verses which outlines what a differentiates a man from animal.. these principles have really made a big impact on my life.. the most important verse is as follows - "do your duty and never look back, what you have done will ref;ect on your future".. i follow this principle..
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@lovewaves (157)
• India
14 Dec 06
No, I have not read it yet. But my mom has told me stories about it. I look forward to reading it sometime soon. I want to understand the law of karma and the science of reincarnation properly. Do you have any good sources?
@muditgoyal (77)
• India
17 Jul 07
I have read Bhagavadgita but only the meaning of the verses. I havn't read the explanations. But i regularly listen to lectures on bhagvad gita. I am reffering to Bhagavad Gita As it is written by HDG AC Bhakivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada
@prabodh1987 (297)
• India
1 Feb 07
i jave read it but not at a streatch, we used to have Recitation of Adhyayas in r school. but i dont get the Sanskrit verses, i have read mahabharata instead.
@urbandekay (18278)
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26 May 07
Yes, (In English translation) it was interesting, some of the concepts a little incoherent, I can't really say I was impressed.
all the best urban
@FrancyDafne (2047)
• Italy
13 Apr 07
I bought the Bhagavad Gita some years ago and I read only short passages because I have never time to read, I have a little child and so I have no time for my hobbies.... I like it, I'm very interested in Pagan religions as Hinduism, Shintoism, etc.
You are right, this book comprises eternal principles, I respect your culture very much becase it is very ancient and wise.
@asish1672 (338)
• United Arab Emirates
8 Apr 07
Frankly speaking, I have not read Bhagavath gita, as a book, but have been taught in my school days and also by my elders. It is the way how you should live your life and know how to tackel issues in life. The teachings are very practical and are even relevent in todays world!
@firestar77 (35)
• Netherlands
9 Apr 07
My favourite chapter of the Bhagavad Gita? (9).- The most confidential knowledge..... I's all about "soul" science and the direct relationship between the surpreme and the individual soul. It's my experience that most people have insufficient knowledge and background to comprehend the book... and it can be even "dangerous" when these people draw their own conclusions out of the texts.. this is only for the initiated.. or under guidance of a bonafide teacher...
@thanuarun (290)
• India
4 Apr 07
ya not full only a small part but heard it reading in temples know something in it...not fully.. should npt bother what others think,have to respect elders,teacher and respectful person,cant say it fully so mainly it says "u do ur duty.." so i'm doing my duty..
@sangram112 (103)
• India
26 May 07
oh yes!! I LOVE THE BHAGVAD GITA.
The one by His Divine Grace is the best coz it is free from faults and is by a pure devotee of God.
it does not belong to any specific religion but is universal.
The Gita teaches an intire lifestyle and not a side lying activity.
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE
@mariner68 (1276)
• India
31 Jan 07
I have read the Bhagavad Gita a little and found it very nice. I want to read it fully and understand it fully. It contains so much of teachings so useful to mankind, even in this century.
@vityota (878)
• India
31 Jan 07
yes i have read the bhagavad gita and i also teach it at my place.. i like the verses yada yada hi dharmasya, glaanir bhavathi bhaaratha as it tells about that always truth will only win in the end and always justice is the first thing, there are many more such verses which i like.,
@smilingurvashi (1151)
• India
31 Jan 07
Yes, I have read Bhagwad Gita once. I think it is essentially practical in its character and teachings of Lord krishna for the mankind for their spiritual guidance. What I liked the most is the divine and demoniac natures of a human being.It says that a demoniac man knows no limits to his desires to acquire money.For this he doesnt hesitates to act in any sinful way. he believes in his own strength and doesnt know whatever he is gaining is due to his past good deeds or in the law of 'karma'.such a man thinks of himself as a supreme God and hence they don't believe in the Almighty, our good Lord.
@syogeshs (6)
• Australia
29 Jan 07
I havent read Gita...but I know a few things in it I had read a comic version of GITA...I agree with U....that we all should readit atleast once in our life time...I recommend people who dont have time to read the GITA try to have a small squeeze inthrough the book like I have done.
