Read words of Krishna

DIVINE words were spoken by Lord Krishna for the upliftment of humanity 5 158 years ago

There are many paths to attain self-realisation yet there are many who choose to attain the knowledge from all different parts so that they can raise their consciousness to such a great extent that they see “one God” in all organisations and in all religions.

According to Hinduism, one important aspect of self-realisation is to read, understand and practise the knowledge given in the Bhagavad Gita.

Many philosophers, thinkers and self-realised people wrote commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.

The Bhagavad Gita (song of God) is the essence of the Vedas and Upanishads. It is applicable to all. It is a book with sublime thoughts and practical instructions on yoga, devotion, Vedanta and action. The Bhagavad Gita has influenced many great thinkers over the years.

According to Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita is the most influential philosophical text, shaping spiritual thoughts and life. Spoken by Lord Krishna to his devotee Arjuna, the Gita’s 700 verses provide an ultimate guide to self-realisation.

The teaching of the Bhagavad Gita is said to free you from all sense of limitation.

Swami Prabhupada, Shri Shivananda, Shri Chinmayananda, Shri Eknath Easwaran, Shri Shankaracharya, Shri Paramahansa Yogananda, Swami Vivekananda, Shri S Satchidananda, Shri Aurobindo, Mahatma Gandhi and Shri Ramsukhdas ji were some of the great people who made reference to the Bhagavad Gita.

The choice of reading is entirely yours. One should read as many versions as possible from these high, great souls. Each time one reads the Bhagavad Gita, one always gains knowledge and discovers new information.

A few Bhagavad Gitas may require a guru/learned person to fully understand the interpretation of the commentator. However, one of the highly recommended versions that is very simple and easy to understand without a guru is the Shri Ramsukhdasjee

Maharaj “Srimad Bhagavadgita”. In this Gita, Swamiji has written an extensive and detailed commentary.

It was published by Gita Press in Gorakhpur, which was founded in 1923 by divine inspiration to propagate the Gita and serve humanity for truth and peace. It is the greatest non-profitable organisation in India and promotes the most widely read spiritual text all over the world.

Special note: Gita Jayanti, December 14, marks 5 158 years since Lord Krishna spoke of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. One should begin reading a few pages daily and at least aim to complete it by the next “Gita Jayanti” .

About Shri Ramsukhdasji Maharaj: eternally free of attachment and knowing the essential nature (tattva), revered Shri Swami Ramsukhdasji Maharaj for over 102 years, remained immersed and blissfully connected in expressing Paramatma (supreme consciousness, divinity, truth) for sharing with the world.

Staying far from spreading the importance of a particular person, and only spreading the message of Bhagavan (God) and His words (Gita), remained the main aim and focus of His life.

Therefore, he stayed entirely away from having his photograph taken, feet touched, engaging in a guru-disciple relationship, accepting gifts, accumulating money, having possessions, building ashrams and forming groups. In this manner, not getting people to be drawn towards him, he engaged them in Bhagavan (God).

To remain in a constant state of bliss and ecstasy it is essential to acquire knowledge from the Bhagavad Gita for self realisation. An element of self realisation is to be completely humble, broad minded and to respect all religions and spiritual paths. It is important to be removed from all types of ego and know that all lead to one God. The observation of a sattvic diet, chanting, meditation and appropriate lifestyle, helps maintain the mind in a state which is conducive for self-reflection and self-realisation.

Wishing you spiritual awakening and elevation.