Srimad Bhagavad Gita- Principles of Life Bestowed by Sri Krishna (A Succinct Commentary by the Illustrious Master)

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One of the most celebrated scriptures in the world, the Bhagavad Gita continues to intrigue, inspire and illumine the human mind. Comprising 700 verses in 18 chapters, sage Vyasa's stupendous piece of work is a powerhouse of Upanishadic wisdom. Using a backdrop of Arjuna's moral dilemma and despair, perennial existential conflict is resolved by unravelling the nature of the Self, nature of God, and the various ways of realizing the ultimate truth.

In this concise yet pithy commentary, enlightened master Anandmurti Gurumaa puts forth the essence of the verses in a contemporary style relatable in modern times.

All scientific advances in the outer world notwithstanding, the human quest for meaning and purpose of life entail that the Gita continues to be as relevant, even in the 21st century.

The master speaks from first-hand experience of the truth unfolded in the Gita. The commentary thus pulsates with profound clarity removing all shreds of ambiguity and confusion making it a wonderful reference book for not only the metaphysical but also everyday material life.

It happened several thousand years ago. Imagine the scenario. A dialogue takes place between two individuals on a battlefield. It's an extraordinary situation from all accounts. Amidst the din and clamour of a war about to begin, with both armies ready with their weaponry, the protagonist who is an acclaimed warrior with valid reasons to fight, and who has been erstwhile eagerly awaiting this very moment to fight the unjust and uphold the tenets of righteousness, drops his weapons and breaks down in immense grief. Overcome by intense angst at the prospect of having to kill his own kinsmen, the warrior turns to a friend he looks upon as a saviour, seeking a solution to his dilemma. The warrior is Arjuna and the saviour is Shri Krishna.

This is the basic premise of the highly celebrated scripture called the Bhagavad Gita, an integral part of the epic Mahabharata.

Eighteen chapters and seven hundred verses. A distraught Arjuna pleads Shri Krishna to guide him out of his anguish and fear. From being bosom friends to being Guru and disciple, a series of questions and answers begin. And through this dialogue, Shri Krishna removes the veil of ignorance shrouding Arjuna's intellect. By the end, Arjuna regains his mental composure and with a newfound clarity of thought, picks up his weapons and fights the war.