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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ReplyDeleteAppreciate your support Ajay! Much needed!
DeleteHi Shubhangi - A very nice theme. I fully agree with your description of the Gita. I am really looking forward to your posts. Thank you for dropping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pradeep! Welcome to my blog and looking forward to reading your posts too.
DeleteThink i sent me last comment minus my name, so yes it was me. :)
ReplyDeleteIn case it didnt go through, great to reconnect after a long time. Good luck to us and I look forward to your nuggets from the Gita. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Natasha! Glad to reconnect too! Looking forward to reading your posts too!
DeleteHey Shubhangi! I think we have met before. I remember the name of your blog from long back. I loved your theme! I have been reading and studying the Gita for almost a year now, and it's an enlightening experience. Every week, when we read the shlokas and their meaning and dwell on the words of Krishna, we take away a lot of lessons on life and living. I won't consider myself enlightened in any way, but Krishna has touched my heart and now I think of Him and His words every single day. I look forward to your A to Z posts, Shubhangi. WIshing you the very best!
ReplyDeleteKrishna connects in ways we truly cannot fathom! I am not an expert myself, and will be a student always. Many a times readers throw light or add comments that makes us see the topic better. So, I can't wait to read your thoughts on my posts, since you follow his wisdom too!
DeleteI’m really going to be looking forward to your posts, Shubhangi! It’s a very interesting theme you’ve chosen and I can’t wait to stop by and read them through April! All the best for the challenge!! I am sure I’ll meet you at the finish line as well. :))
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by Esha! I can't wait to read your posts too!
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