The Bhagavad Gita.
Some call it a scripture, some call it the 'Song of God,' others call it a philosophical book, but to me it is a practical guide to living; not just an ordinary life, but a balanced and a purposeful life.
The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the magnum opus, Mahabharata. God, Shri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Shri Vishnu, revealed the teachings of the Gita to Arjuna, the Pandava warrior, in the midst of the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Consisting of 700 verses, it is the most profound words of wisdom one can hear and learn from.
There are times when we wonder about the purpose of our life. Life's struggles can seem unending at times, and the rollercoaster of emotions that we go through each day might overwhelm us. The Bhagavad Gita provides an answer to all our questions and more. The most fascinating part about the Gita is that the answers that are sought, dawn upon the seeker from within. Through my study of the Gita over the years, I've found answers to questions that have plagued my mind from time to time - ranging from the most mundane to the most complex.
The theme of the April Challenge this year is 'Lessons from the Gita.' When Shri Krishna becomes the charioteer of our life, holding the reins, and we become Arjuna, the seeker, life becomes blissful, meaningful and peaceful.
Join me as I pick up key verses from the Bhagavad Gita and gather what it teaches us about living life, everyday, throughout the month of April.
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