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The Bhagavad Gita, an ancient sacred text of India is regarded universally as the prime source of spiritual knowledge and inspiration for the humankind. Spoken directly by Lord Sri Krishna to His intimate friend Arjuna, the Bhagavad Gita\u2019s seven hundred verses provide a definitive guide to the science of self-realization. No other book reveals, in such a lucid and profound way, truths like the Bhagavad Gita does. The Bhagavad Gita which is also known as the Divine Song is unique in many ways.<\/p>\n

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Why Bhagavad Gita?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"how-bhagavad-gita-transformed-life\"<\/a>There is a common misconception among many people that Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata belong to only those practicing the Hindu religion. The messages contained in the Bhagavad Gita are universally applicable to all, irrespective of their country or religion. It is not a religious scripture pertaining to a certain section of society. Bhagavad Gita teaches us the right way to lead our life. The very purpose of Bhagavad Gita is to deliver mankind from the sufferings of this world. Every man is in difficulty in so many ways, as Arjuna was in, having to fight the Battle of Kurukshetra.<\/p>\n

Bhagavad Gita is the essence of all Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanishads in Vedic literature. If one reads Bhagavad Gita regularly and attentively, he can surpass the study of all Vedic literature. Learn the Glories of Reading Bhagavad Gita.<\/a><\/p>\n

Which Version of Bhagavad Gita?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A persistent question prevails throughout the ages – As there are hundreds of different editions of Bhagavad\u00a0Gita, which\u00a0among them presents the true message of Lord Sri Krishna?<\/p>\n

While Bhagavad\u00a0Gita was originally presented in Sanskrit, till now many scholars have taken the liberty to translate it in various languages, but sadly, none could match the real perspective of the Bhagavad Gita, the crown jewel of humanity\u2019s spiritual wisdom. Only those versions of a translated piece are best to be read, which are faithful to the original intent of the author.<\/p>\n

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For instance, when we are sick, and go to a medical store, and ask for medicine, we cannot make a choice of the medicine based on our preference of color, taste or smell. Although the medical store contains an array of different medicines, we have to take only the medicine prescribed by the physician for our disease. Further, we should consume the medicine according to the directions given on the label. Similarly, Bhagavad Gita should be accepted as it is, directed by the speaker Himself. The speaker of Bhagavad Gita is Lord Krishna, who gives the process of understanding the Gita as follows:<\/p>\n

ima\u1e41 vivasvate yoga\u1e41<\/em><\/strong>
proktav\u0101n aham avyayam<\/em><\/strong>
vivasv\u0101n manave pr\u0101ha<\/em><\/strong>
manur ik\u1e63v\u0101kave ‘brav\u012bt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

eva\u1e41 parampar\u0101-pr\u0101ptam<\/em><\/strong>
ima\u1e41 r\u0101jar\u1e63ayo vidu\u1e25<\/em><\/strong>
sa k\u0101leneha mahat\u0101<\/em><\/strong>
yogo na\u1e63\u1e6da\u1e25 parantapa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

sa ev\u0101ya\u1e41 may\u0101 te ‘dya<\/em><\/strong>
yoga\u1e25 prokta\u1e25 pur\u0101tana\u1e25<\/em><\/strong>
bhakto ‘si me sakh\u0101 ceti<\/em><\/strong>
rahasya\u1e41 hy etad uttamam<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TRANSLATION: <\/strong>The Blessed Lord said: I instructed this imperishable science of yoga to the sun-god, Vivasv\u0101n, and Vivasv\u0101n instructed it to Manu, the father of mankind, and Manu in turn instructed it to Ik\u1e63v\u0101ku. This supreme science was thus received through the chain of disciplic succession, and the saintly kings understood it in that way. But in course of time the succession was broken, and therefore the science as it is appears to be lost. That very ancient science of the relationship with the Supreme is today told by Me to you because you are My devotee as well as My friend; therefore you can understand the transcendental mystery of this science.
(Bhagavad Gita 4.1-3)<\/p>\n

The mundane politician, philosopher, poet or scientist is not equipped to comment on the Bhagavad Gita, because he has no knowledge of Lord Krishna from the authorized disciplic succession (parampara). Such a person is not a devotee and has no regard for Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Thus the so-called scholar portrays Him as an ordinary person and\u00a0misleads the reader with his own interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita. So to convey the real insight of the Lord, Srila Prabhupada (who comes in the authorized disciplic succession originating from Lord Krishna Himself), took the task on his own hands and translated Bhagavad\u00a0Gita. Unlike most other editions of the Gita, Srila Prabhupada presented \u201cBhagavad Gita As It Is\u201d <\/strong>without the slightest adulteration. Thus one should only prefer \u201cBhagavad Gita As It Is\u201d\u00a0over others.<\/p>\n

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Why \u201cBhagavad Gita As It Is\u201d?<\/strong><\/a> Let\u2019s decode it with a simple \u2018demand-supply theory\u2019. The more the demand, the more is the supply. The version of Bhagavad\u00a0Gita by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is by far the most widely distributed of all English Bhagavad Gita translations. Its publisher, the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, estimates sales at more than twenty-three million<\/strong> (230 Lakhs) copies, a figure which includes the original English edition and secondary translations into fifty-six other languages. Are you one among 23 million? Buy Now<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does<\/strong> Bhagavad Gita contain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Five thousand years ago the theological science of\u00a0Bhagavad\u00a0Gita\u00a0was spoken by Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead to His disciple Arjuna. It stands supreme in its doctrines as the principles of religion were enunciated by God Himself.<\/p>\n

There are five main themes illustrated in the Bhagavad\u00a0Gita.\"5-topics-bhagavad-gita\"<\/a><\/p>\n

They are:<\/p>\n