Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita, which means “Song of the Lord”, is a beautiful, philosophical

poem which has become a core Hindu Text in both India and the West. The setting is a

battlefield where Arjuna, a warrior, and Krishna, Arjuna’s charioteer are involved in a

dialogue. This dialogue addresses many themes of Hinduism including duty (dharma),

discipline (yoga), action (karma), knowledge (jnana), and devotion (bhakti). These

resolution of which path to take in Hinduism went unresolved through the centuries as Hindu

text was developed. Central to the Bhagavad Gita is the reconciliation of these conflicting

paths. This makes it a fundamental source of guidance for Hindus, as well as anyone seeking

a life of inner peace. The guidelines set forth in the Gita can bring about a sea of calm

even in the chaos of modern society. The Bhagavad Gita does an incredible job of

systematically building dramatic narratives to direct the reader or practitioner to a p...