BASICS OF BHAGWAD GITA

Ten Key Facts About Bhagavad Gita

* The Bhagavad Gita is the most important collection of verses in the Mahabharata - the verses of Krishna authored by Sage Vyasa*

* It is an epic dialogue between Pandava Prince Arjuna and his charioteer, Parthasarathy (Lord Krishna)*

* The Gita is a series of sermons that Lord Krishna passes on to Arjuna in order to make him understand the meanings of war(external world) and life(internal world)*

*Hindus all over the world are familiar with the Bhagavad Gita and we have all heard about its greatness from our earlier generations*

* A lot can be learned from this holy book that we can apply in our modern lives very easily*

*The Gita teaches us that in order to gain mental peace and tranquillity one must try to discard their desires(it means excess or limitless desires)*

*It also teaches us that the fear of death is useless as death is just the passing of the soul from the material world to the spirit realm ( death could arrive anytime. Make the best use of life)*

*Work is of utmost importance and one must work with dedication without always worrying about results*

*It also tells us that God is always with us and around us no matter what we’re doing(Always strive and leave the rest to him)*

*ill feelings towards other living beings are the cause of man’s inner destruction. It must be avoided.(because it spreads negative energy)*