The Bhagvadgita: A sloka by sloka interpretation of a great work by a great sage

Bhagvadgita the sacred-song, is a Hindu poem with deep philosophy; spirituality and divinity embodied in it. Gandhi has often acknowledgedÿits profound effect on his life. It makes him to understand the prescribed disciplines of life. It is not merely a description of the battle andÿjustification of violence, but it describes about the two natures ? the Good and the Evil path in the human life. He says, "I owe it all to theÿteaching of Bhagvad-Gita".

THE BHAGVADGITA

The Bhagvad Gita is an important Sanskrit and Hindu scripture. It considered as one of the most important religious classics of the world. TheÿBhagvad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata, comprised of 700 verses. The teacher of the Bhagavad Gita is Krishna, who is regarded by theÿHindus as the supreme manifestation of the Lord Himself.

The conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna'sÿconfusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedanticÿphilosophies.

Gita often being described as a concise guide to Hindu philosophy and also as a practical, self-contained guide to life.

The Bhagvad Gita represents a summary of the Upanishadic teachings, it is also called as the Upanishad of the Upanishads.