Why Should I Read Bhagavad Gita?

The Essence of Karma Yoga

Why should I Read Bhagavad Gita – Bhagavad Gita is the most quintessential literature among all Vedic compositions. This composition as compiled by the great sage Vyasadeva has been endearing to all those who seek Truth, who look for perfection, who are interested in a complete science of everything irrespective of caste, creed, religion and nationality. This holy book presents the science of life, as it is, which was originally spoken to Arjun by Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the battlefield of Mahabharata approximately 5000 years ago.

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Beyond Absolute Zero and Absolute One

Beyond Absolute Zero and Absolute One

Beyond Absolute Zero and Absolute One – What is Truth? Very few blessed souls ask this question.  Truth by nature is invariant to space, time, religion and culture.  The search for Truth has led seekers to describe it many ways.  As per Bhagavad Gita, understanding  the Truth means understanding  who God is, who I am, what nature is, what time is and what one’s duty is. In this article, I will dwell on Budhism (Absolute Zero), Impersonalism (Absolute One) and Vaisnavism (Absolute Person) in philosophical terms.

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What is True Religion According to Bhagavad Gita?

What is true religion according to bhagavad gita

What is True Religion According to Bhagavad Gita? – What is religion? Is it simply faith? To understand what is true religion, let us talk about what is religion. The English word religion conveys the idea of faith, and faith may change. One may have faith in a particular process, and he may change this faith and adopt another. In human society, for instance, religion generally invokes various conceptions such as Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc, and thus, loosely corresponds to a particular faith; we see differences in the way people of various faiths lead their lives. Many times, these differences also lead to hatred and so forth. How can religion in its true sense lead to these unwanted and unpleasant effects?

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