Bhagavad Gita: The Eternal Light of Life – Introduction, Glory, Importance and Necessity

Jai Sri Krishna! Dear readers, in today's world, we are all going through some kind of struggle. Job pressure, family problems, financial worries, health concerns, restlessness in not finding the purpose of life or various problems in life – these are our daily companions. What should I do, how can I find peace? – These questions swirl in our minds. At such a moment, like Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, we too need a guide in the constant battle that is going on in our minds and hearts. And that guide is the Supreme Lord Krishna, who has shown the eternal light of our lives through the Bhagavad Gita.

This post is like a beacon, which will lead you to the ocean of nectar of the Bhagavad Gita. Today we will know what the Bhagavad Gita is, how deep its greatness is, why its importance is essential in today's era, and why it should be an integral part of our lives. Our goal is one - to illuminate the lives of all of us with the light of the teachings of the Supreme Lord Krishna.

1. What is the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita is a priceless gem of Vedic literature. This book is part of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata epic. About five thousand years ago, when the great hero Arjuna stood on the battlefield of Kurukshetra and was overwhelmed by responsibility, delusion, doubt and emotion, at that very moment, the Supreme Lord Krishna, as his beloved friend and charioteer, gave Arjuna the highest knowledge and invaluable advice in life, which is why we know it today as the "Bhagavad Gita" or "Srimad Bhagavad Gita".

Arjuna was the companion of Sri Krishna, so he was beyond all ignorance; But according to the will of God, he became temporarily disillusioned on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, so that he could ask Lord Krishna about the problems of life and through him Lord Krishna could explain the plan of life for the welfare of people in the future. Then, by living in that way, people will be able to succeed in fulfilling the purpose of human life.

In just 700 verses of the 18 chapters of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna has shown all the secrets of life, the solution to all problems and the path to ultimate peace. Therefore, this book is not just a religious book, but it shows the solution to all problems of life and the real purpose of life by freeing oneself from the miseries and sufferings of material nature. The Gita is open to everyone – regardless of religion, caste, race, gender or age. And it is not only for Hindus, but for the entire humanity. It is like a river of nectar, where everyone can quench the thirst of life.

2. The Greatness of Bhagavad Gita: The Nectar of Virtue

The greatness of Bhagavad Gita in the Vedic scriptures is immense. Therefore, here are some such necessary greatness of Gita, in the greatness of Gita it is said:

गीताशास्त्रमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेत् प्रयतः पुमान् ।
विष्णोः पदमवाप्नोति भयशोकादिवर्जितः ॥१॥

gītāśāstram-idaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭhet prayataḥ pumān ।
viṣṇoḥ padam-avāpnoti bhaya-śokādi-varjitaḥ ॥1॥

Translation: One who reads this virtuous Gitashastra with attention, becomes free from all fear, grief and all sorrow, reaches the holy abode of Adi Vishnu Lord Sri Krishna and attains the divine form.

गीताध्यायनशीलस्य प्राणायामपरस्य च ।
नैव सन्ति हि पापानि पूर्वजन्मकृतानि च ॥२॥

gītādhyāyana-śīlasya prāṇāyāma-parasya ca ।
naiva santi hi pāpāni pūrva-janma-kṛtāni ca ॥2॥

Translation: One who recites the Gita with devotion, all the sins of his previous births are destroyed by the grace of the Lord.

मलिने मोचनं पुंसां जलस्नानं दिने दिने ।
सकृद् गीतामृतस्नानं संसारमलनाशनम् ॥३॥

maline mocanaṁ puṁsāṁ jala-snānaṁ dine dine ।
sakṛd gītāmṛta-snānaṁ saṁsāra-mala-nāśanam ॥3॥

Translation: Daily bathing in water removes the dirt of the body, but bathing once in the nectar of the Gita washes away all the contamination of material existence.

गीता सुगीता कर्तव्या किमन्यैः शास्त्रविस्तरैः ।
या स्वयं पद्मनाभस्य मुखपद्माद् विनिःसृता ॥४॥

gītā su-gītā kartavyā kim-anyaiḥ śāstra-vistaraiḥ ।
yā svayaṁ padma-nābhasya mukha-padmād viniḥsṛtā ॥4॥

Translation: The Gita has personally emanated from the lotus mouth of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, therefore, there is no need to study other scriptures if one studies this text, Devotedly reading it will suffice.

भारतामृतसर्वस्वं विष्णुवक्त्राद् विनिःसृतम् ।
गीतागङ्गोदकं पीत्वा पुनर्जन्म न विद्यते ॥५॥

bhāratāmṛta-sarvasvaṁ viṣṇu-vaktrād viniḥsṛtam ।
gītā-gaṅgodakaṁ pītvā punar-janma na vidyate ॥5॥

Translation: The Gita is the nectar of the Mahabharata, which is released from the mouth of Adi Vishnu Lord Krishna. If a person drinks the nectar of the Ganges water of the Gita, he will not be reborn.

सर्वोपनिषदो गावो दोग्धा गोपालनन्दनः ।
पार्थो वत्सः सुधीर्भोक्ता दुग्धं गीतामृतं महत् ॥६॥

sarvopaniṣado gāvo dogdhā gopāla-nandanaḥ ।
pārtho vatsaḥ sudhīr-bhoktā dugdhaṁ gītāmṛtaṁ mahat ॥6॥

Translation: This Bhagavad Gita is the main essence of all the Upanishads and is like a cow. Lord Sri Krishna, the son of the cowherd, has milked this cow. Arjuna is just like the calf, and the devotees drink this great nectar-milk of the Gita and become filled with devotion to Krishna.

एकं शास्त्रं देवकीपुत्रगीतम्
एको देवो देवकीपुत्र एव ।
एको मन्त्रस्तस्य नामानि यानि
कर्माप्येकं तस्य देवस्य सेवा ॥७॥

ekaṁ śāstraṁ devakī-putra-gītam
eko devo devakī-putra eva ।
eko mantras-tasya nāmāni yāni
karmāpy-ekaṁ tasya devasya sevā ॥7॥

Translation: Human society has long been searching for one eternal truth—one complete scripture, one Supreme Lord, one holy mantra, and one goal of life.

In this context—

Ekaṁ śāstraṁ devakī-putra-gītam — Let the one scripture for all people in the world be the Bhagavad Gita.

Eko devo Devakī-putra eva — May Lord Krishna be the only worshipable God in the entire world.

Eko mantras tasya nāmāni yāni — Let the remembrance and chanting of His holy name be the only mantra of man -

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ।
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ।।

And

Karmāpy-ekaṁ tasya devasya sevā — And the main duty of life should be to serve Lord Krishna.

Apart from this, there are many other greatnesses of this holy scripture. The greatness of the Gita is immense.

3. Importance and Necessity of Bhagavad Gita

Especially in today's fast-paced life, we all face stress, frustration and uncertainty. Bhagavad Gita is a guide here. It is not just an ancient book, but the importance and necessity of Bhagavad Gita is very important for everyone in this time, how?

Karma Yoga: Sri Krishna says, "Karmanyevadhikaraste maa phaleshu kadachana." That is, You have rights to your actions, but never to the results of them. This teaches us that we will perform our duties, but leave the results in the hands of Sri Krishna. This reduces stress and keeps the mind calm.

Bhakti Yoga: If we do everything remembering Sri Krishna, life becomes joyful. For example, one should offer him food before eating – this sanctifies ordinary work.

Gyan Yoga: The Gita says, we are the soul, not the body. This knowledge frees us from the ego of the body and gives us our true identity.

Dhyan Yoga: Teaches us to control the mind, which is the solution to today's mental health problems.

Thus, each chapter and each verse is very important for us.

Also

• In family life: When there is a quarrel in a relationship, the Gita teaches that everyone is a part of Krishna, so the relationship needs to be strengthened with love and respect.
• Purpose of life: Why are we alive? The Gita says we are the eternal servants of Sri Krishna. Dedicating life to His service brings true joy.

Modern science researches the material world, but the Gita says that the root of everything is the conscious energy of Sri Krishna, It is a combination of science, philosophy and spirituality. Even famous great men have been enlightened by the knowledge of the Gita, some of their names are given below like -

• Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
• Mirabai
• Swami Vivekananda
• Mahatma Gandhi
• A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
• J. Robert Oppenheimer
• Subhas Chandra Bose
• Annie Besant
• Aldous Leonard Huxley
• Henry David Thoreau
• Carl Jung
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

There are many other great personalities who have illuminated their lives with the light of the Gita.

The Gita is actually for everyone – from the common man of the village to the educated man of the city, everyone can benefit from it. It is not limited to any religion, caste or community. It teaches the path of truth, morality and devotion, which is universal. By reading the Gita, we understand that the purpose of life is not just enjoyment, but to serve Lord Krishna.

4. Applying the Gita in Life: Some Simple Steps

How to apply the teachings of Gita in life? Here are some easy ways:

• Read daily: Buy a Gita book and read it attentively and with devotion every day, Especially in the Gita written by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the original mood of the Bhagavad Gita has been expressed. You will get it in different languages, buy the book in your own language and read it with devotion and think about it.

• Remember Krishna: Remember Krishna before starting any work. For example, offer food or say "Hare Krishna" before starting work.

• Be patient: When a problem comes, remember that it is the result of your karma. Surrender to Sri Krishna and move forward.

• Attitude of service: Have an attitude of service towards family, society or nature.

• Truthfulness: Always speak the truth and live a moral life.

5. Our Loving Invitation

Dear reader, the Bhagavad Gita is not just a book—it is the eternal companion of our soul, the light in our darkness, and the answer to every question life presents. On our website, we will regularly discuss the verses of the Gita, so that you can apply its teachings in your life. It will make your life Krishna-conscious, peaceful and joyful. Join us on this spiritual journey, let's move forward little by little every day towards truth, knowledge and joy. And Lord Krishna himself says in Chapter 18, Verse 66 of the Bhagavad Gita -

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज ।
अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः ॥६६॥

sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja ।
ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucaḥ ॥66॥

Translation: Abandon all religions and take refuge in me alone. I will free you from all sins, do not grieve.

Let us accept this invitation of the Supreme Lord Krishna. Let us begin an important journey of life. And join us on this journey and chant "Hare Krishna" with love.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare।
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare।।

🙏🌸 Jai Sri Krishna 🌸🙏