"The reader is nowhere raised into and sustained in a bigger, purer or rarer region of thought than in the Bhagavad Gita" - Henry David Thoreau
"I owed a magnificent day to the Bhagavad Geeta. It was the first of books; it was as if an empire spoke to us, nothing small or unworthy, but large, serene, consistent, the voice of an old intelligence which in another age and climate had pondered and thus disposed of the same questions which exercise us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagavad Geeta and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. Those who meditate on the Gita will derive fresh joy and new meanings from it every day." - Mahatma Gandhi
"The marvel of the Bhagavad Geeta is its truly beautiful revelation of life's wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion." - Herman Hesse
"The Bhagavad Geeta is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind. It is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity." - Aldous Huxley
"The idea that man is like unto an inverted tree seems to have been current in by gone ages. The link with Vedic conceptions is provided by Plato in his Timaeus in which it states 'behold we are not an earthly but a heavenly plant.' This correlation can be discerned by what Krishna expresses in chapter 15 of Bhagavad Geeta." - Carl Jung
"The Bhagavad Geeta has a profound influence on the spirit of mankind by its devotion to God which is manifested by actions." - Dr. Albert Schweitzer
"In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavad Geeta, in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seem puny and trivial." - Henry David Thoreau
"The religion and philosophy of the Hebrews are those of a wilder and ruder tribe, wanting the civility and intellectual refinements and subtlety of Vedic culture." - Henry David Thoreau
"In the whole world there is no study so beneficial and so elevating as that of the Upanishads. It has been the solace of my life -- it will be the solace of my death." -- Arthur Schopenhauer
"The most beautiful, perhaps the only true philosophical song existing in any known tongue ... perhaps the deepest and loftiest thing the world has to show." --Wilhelm von Humboldt
"The writers of the Indian philosophies will survive, when the British dominion in India shall long have ceased to exist, and when the sources which it yielded of wealth and power are lost to remembrances." --Lord Warren Hastings
"So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.
"Land of religions, cradle of human race, birthplace of human speech, grandmother of legend, great grandmother of tradition. The land that all men desire to see and having seen once even by a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for the shows of the rest of the globe combined." --Mark Twain
Bhagavad Gita was Swami Vivekananda's lifelong companion. In 1888, Vivekananda began his journey as a wandering monk. Between 1888 to 1893, he travelled to many Indian states and went to almost all parts of the country.
1915: Srimad Bhagavad Gita Rahasya, popularly also known as Gita Rahasya or Karmayog Shashtra, is authored by Indian social reformer and independence activist Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1915.
1.The young- How to live life
2.The old- To know how to die
3.The ignorant- For wisdom
4.The learned- For humility
5. The rich- For compassion
6. The dreamer- For enchanment
7. The practical- For counsel
8.The weak- For strength
9.The strength- For direction
10.The humble- For exaltation
11.The weary- For rest
12.The troubled- For peace
13.The doubting- For assurance
14. The sinner- For salvation
15.The seeker- For moksha
16.The human- For guidance
Oppen Heimer :
ऋतेऽपि त्वांनभविष्यन्तिसर्वे येऽवस्थिताः प्रत्यनीकेषुयोधाः ॥(३२)॥
तिलक ने गीतारहस्य लिखी ही इसलिए थी कि वह मान नहीं पा रहे थे कि गीता जैसा ग्रन्थ केवल मोक्ष की ओर ले जाता है। उसमें केवल संसार छोड़ देने की अपील है। वह तो कर्म को केंद्र में लाना चाहते थे। वही शायद उस समय की मांग थी। जब देश गुलाम हो, तब आप अपने लोगों से मोक्ष की बात नहीं कर सकते। उन्हें तो कर्म में लगाना होता है। वही तिलक ने किया।
Annie Besant :
by Annie Besant
Gyaneshvar :
માગસર સુદ એકાદશી.
મોક્ષદા એકાદશી
1. 1500 CE : > Sikhism : Guru Granth
Saheb : Guru Nanak : > Helping & Sharing
2. 800
CE :> Islam : Quran : After the death of Profet Mohammad : To Read :
To Recite
3. 600
CE :> Jainism : Agam Sutra : Mahavir jain. : >
4. 500
CE : > Buddhism : Tipitaka :
Gautam Buddha :
5. 1000 BC : > Christianity : Bible
: Oral tales & Poetry
6. 1500 BC :> Taoism : Tao Te Ching : How to rule with morals, &
meta Physics
7. 3000 BC : > Hinduism : Oldest
Religion : Bhagvad Gita :
175 language translated :
Gita Jayanti. Only book that has birth date.
18 અધ્યાય : 18 દિવસ : 18 अक्षौहिणी : 18
sarviver
ગીત અનુષ્ટુપ છંદ.
1st 6. કર્મ યોગ
2nd 6. ભક્તિ યોગ
3rd 6. જ્ઞાન યોગ
ગીતા પર હાથ રાખીને કસમ
ખાઉં છું.
श्री गुरुग्रंथ साहब अंग 1082 में श्री कृष्ण जी की स्तुति का श्रवण व रसपान
करें।
There is a Hollywood movie about a golfer and his mysterious
caddy which is inspired by the Bhagavad Gita. Starring Matt Damon as R. Junuh
(Arjuna) and Will Smith as Bagger Vance (Bhagavan).
Facts about Bhagavad Gita
J. Robert Oppenheimer, American physicist and director of
the Manhattan Project, learned Sanskrit in 1933 and read the Bhagavad Gita in
the original form, citing it later as one of the most influential books to
shape his philosophy of life.
The University of Cambridge has added the Bhagavad Gita in
its course curriculum to benefit the students at large.
1. Henry David Thoreau
The noted American poet, author, and philosopher, was deeply
influenced by Indian philosophy and spiritual thought. In his noted book
titled Walden, he referenced the Bhagvad Gita in many instances. In the
very first chapter of the book he writes:
“How much more admirable the Bhagvad Gita than all the
ruins of the East.”
2. J. Robert Oppenheimer
The American theoretical physicist, Oppenheimer is known as
the father of the atomic bomb and was involved in the atomic bombings of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in Japan, during the second World War. He had read the
Bhagvad Gita in Sanskrit and remarked that while witnessing the first atomic
bombing, he was reminded of the words from the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna
persuades Arjuna to do his duty. He said:
“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
3. T. S Eliot
Indian philosophy had a huge influence on this American
poet, who had studied Indian philosophy and Sanskrit during his days in
Harvard, from 1911 to 1914. In his poem titled The Dry
Salvages, Eliot mentions the conversation between Krishna-Arjuna, from the
Bhagvad Gita, to depict a connection between the past and the future, and to
emphasize that one needs to follow divine will, rather than seek personal
gains. As the famous lines from his poem reads:
You who came to port, and you whose bodiesWill suffer the
trial and judgement of the sea,Or whatever event, this is your real
destination.”So Krishna, as when he admonished ArjunaOn the field of battle.Not
fare well, But fare forward, voyagers.
4. Sunita Williams
The American astronaut, with Indian roots, holds the record
for longest spacewalk time for a woman. When she was heading out on her
expedition as a member of the International Space Station (ISS), she carried
a Ganesha idol and a copy of the Bhagvad Gita with her in the space.
In her words:
“Those are spiritual things to reflect upon yourself, life,
the world around you and see things the other way. I thought it was quite
appropriate.”
5. Philip Glass
The American composer who’s often referred to as one of the
most influential musicians of the late 20th century cited the Bhagvad Gita in
one of his works. He composed an Opera, titled Satyagrah, which is loosely
based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi and contains text from the Bhagvad Gita
that is sung in Sanskrit during the performance.
6. Annie Besant
The Irish socialist, Theosophist, and women’s rights
activist, who supported Indian home-rule during the struggle for independence
was also interested in reading about Indian philosophy. Her translated work of
the Bhagavad Gita is titled The Lord’s Song. The text from her book reads:
“That the spiritual man need not be a recluse, that union
with the divine life may be achieved and maintained in the midst of worldly
affairs, that the obstacles to that union lie not outside us but within us—such
is the central lesson of the Bhagvad Gita.”
7. Warren Hastings
The first governor of Bengal and the first Governor-General
of India strongly supported Charles Wilkins, the English typographer and
orientalist who translated the Bhagvad Gita in English. It is said that Warren
Hastings handed over a copy of the Bhagvad Gita, translated by Wilkins, to the
chairman of the East India Company, and said that:
“A performance of great originality, of a sublimity of
conception, reasoning and diction almost unequalled, and single exception among
all the known religions of mankind.”
8. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The popular American essayist, lecturer, and poet of the
mid-19th century was introduced to Indian philosophy while reading the works of
French philosopher Victor Cousin. His words about the scripture are:
Adi Shankaracharya
From a clear knowledge of the Bhagavad-Gita all the goals of
human existence become fulfilled. Bhagavad-Gita is the manifest quintessence of
all the teachings of the Vedic scriptures."
Ramanujacharya
Acharya Ramanuja (1017-1137) was like Adi
Shankaracharya, a great exponent of Vishistadvaita Vedanta.
"The Bhagavad-Gita was spoken by Lord Krishna to reveal
the science of devotion to God which is the essence of all spiritual
knowledge." The Supreme Lord Krishna's primary purpose for descending
and incarnating is to relieve the world of any demoniac and negative,
undesirable influences that are opposed to spiritual development, yet simultaneously
it is His incomparable intention to be perpetually within reach of all
humanity."[4]
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda evinced much interest
in Bhagavad Gita. It is said, Bhagavad Gita was one of his two
most favourite books (another one was The Imitation of Christ). In
1888-1893 when Vivekananda was travelling all over India as a wandering monk,
he kept only two books with him — Gita and Imitation of Christ.[6]
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The Bhagavad Gita's emphasis on selfless service was a
prime source of inspiration for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi
told-"When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and
I see not one ray of hope on the horizon, I turn to Bhagavad-Gita and
find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of
overwhelming sorrow. Those who meditate on the Gita will derive fresh joy and
new meanings from it every day".[7]
Sri Aurobindo
According to Sri Aurobindo, the
"Bhagavad-Gita is a true scripture of the human race a living
creation rather than a book, with a new message for every age and a new meaning
for every civilization."[7]
Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley, the English writer found Gita "the most
systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to
mankind.", He also felt, Gita is "one of the most clear and
comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence
its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of
humanity."[7]
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India found
that "The Bhagavad Gita deals essentially with the spiritual
foundation of human existence. It is a call of action to meet the obligations
and duties of life; yet keeping in view the spiritual
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, 11th President of India, despite being
a Muslim, used to read Bhagavad Gita and recite mantras.[28][29]
Narendra D Modi
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has
strongly pitched the Bhagavad Gita as "India's biggest gift to
the world".[30] Shri Modi gifted the Bhagavad
Gita according to Gandhi to the then President of the United
States Barack Obama in 2014 during his US visit.[31][32]
Will Smith
Hollywood actor Will smith said "I am 90%
through the Bhagavad Gita... My inner Arjuna is being channelled.[33]
Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya
Shrimad Bhagvad Gita Rahasya, popularly also known as Gita
Rahasya or Karmayog Shastra, is a 1915 Marathi language book authored by Indian
social reformer and independence activist Bal Gangadhar Tilak while
he was in prison at Mandalay, Burma.
Bhagavad Gita and Its Message by Sri Aurobindo
3. The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi
Talks on the Gita is the book authored by Vinoba Bhave
during his stay in jail in 1932.
vinobabhave.org
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Geeta-Pravachan - Vinoba Bhave
श्रीमद् भगवद्गीता: Gita
with Purushartha Bodhini Commentary of Satwalekar (Set of 4 Volumes) | ...
Saint Eknath
SANT EKNATH is one of the great rishis of Maharshtra.
Starting from the life of Jnaneshwar (1275-1298), whose treatise on the
Bhagavad Gita sprang new life into the religious life of the land, Maharashtra
was blessed with a stream of great religious figures, who sustained the faith
of the people in the religion of the land through many hardships. The religious
renaissance eventually transformed the society completely, culminating in
Independence from Islamic rule for most of India.
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3. ગીતા પાઠશાળા
4. Gitamrutam
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