Bhagavad gita essence and summary essence of gita this is a small booklet of less than 40 verses of the gita with short notes to convey the essence of the gita. The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the gitas subject is the war within, the struggle for selfmastery that every human being must wage to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile. The entire knowledge of the cosmos is packed into the gita. Bhagavad gita essence and summary practical philosophy. Now you can listen to bhagavadgita as it is online. Bhagavad gita as it is is the most widely read edition of this classic of world literature. Srila prabhupada on bhagavad gita as it is chapter 3 verse 27 how to obtain perfect knowledge duration. Chapter 18, verse 47 bhagavad gita, the song of god swami. Essence of the bhagavad gita explained by paramhansa. Unknown, translated by sir edwin arnold 1832 1904 this work is a unique rendering of the bagavad gita by a well known poet. It contains a conversation between pandava prince arjuna and his guide lord krishna on a variety of theological and philosophical issues.
Adi shankara from a clear knowledge of the bhagavadgita all the goals of human existence become fulfilled. Sanjay understood dhritarashtras concern, who wanted an assurance that the battle would eventuate. At the insistence of my mother, i read gita in one sitting during my first year at college. The essence of the bhagavadgita audiobook by steven. The bhagavad gita is a 700verse hindu scripture which forms part of the ancient sanskrit epic mahabharata. Titiksava karunika dasa narrates srila prabhupadas original translation of the bhagavad gita as it is 1972 macmillan edition, with background music by teyas from the album vishnu. Explained by paramhansa yogananda shares the profound insights of yogananda, author of autobiography of a yogi, as remembered by one of his few remaining direct disciples, swami kriyananda. Unknown, translated by sir edwin arnold 1832 1904 the content of the text is a conversation between krishna and arjuna taking place on the battlefield of kurukshetra just prior to the start of a climactic war. The bhagavad gita manuscript is found in the sixth book of the mahabharata manuscripts the bhismaparvan. On observing the pandava army standing in military formation, king duryodhan approached commentary. And if you can read them aloud so you can also chant and hear them including the transcendental sanskrit verses, that will be very good for your advancement in krishna consciousness.
From one state of joy, we move to another state of joy. The bhagavad gita, also more simply known as gita, is a 700verse hindu scripture that is part of the ancient sanskrit epic the mahabharata. Bhagavad gita for awakening original christianity and. Therefore, talking of its essence would be doubly absurd. May 09, 20 srila prabhupada on bhagavad gita as it is chapter 3 verse 27 how to obtain perfect knowledge duration. The essence of the bhagavad gita audiobook by swami.
How would you explain the essence of bhagavad gita. Krishna god, the individual soul, the material world, action in this world, and time. The bhagavad gita, the song of the lord, is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and easwarans reliable and accessible version has consistently been the bestselling translation. Visit our elibrary page for free downloads of this and other ebooks in various formats read the maharshi gita, an arrangement of verses of the bhagavad gita made by sri ramana maharshi that gives an overview of the essential message of the gita read the bhagavad gita arranged in verses for singing by abbot george burke swami nirmalananda giri. Feb 11, 2015 eknath easwarans bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. The sanskrit original is written in the anushtubh metre. However, the main ideas discussed in each chapter are explained. Bhagavad gita thoroughly explains the nature of consciousness, the self, and the universe. Responding to arjunas confusion and moral dilemma, krishna explains to arjuna his duties as a warrior and. Concepts such as karma and reincarnation are explained in the words of jesus. Bhagavadgita as it is audio cd original edition naration with musical accompanyment. The entire collection of swamijis talks is available at the poornalayam website.
The bhagavadgita is the compact essence of all spiritual philosophy. Give up all varieties of dharmas and simply surrender unto me. The essence of the bhagavad gita by swami kriyananda youtube. The bhagavad gita is the compact essence of all spiritual philosophy. So teaches the bhagavad gita, an ancient text that has been called the quintessence of the spirituality of india. The gita dates back thousands of years, and is a conversation that takes place on a battlefield between lord krishna and the hero prince arjuna, in the midst of a struggle between the forces of good and evil. Eknath easwaran, paul bazely, nilgiri press at blue. Bhagavadgita as it is is the most widely read edition of this classic of world literature. Caroline myss, author of anatomy of the spirit and sacred contracts swami kriyanandas book is a jewel that is perfect for newcomers to the power and depth of the bhagavad gita and for those who draw daily upon its wisdom. The essence of bhagavad gita paramahansa yogananda.
This audio recording is a complete and unabridged reading of eknath easwarans book the bhagavad gita. The bhagavad gita in english listen to all 18 chapters mp3. Designed to replicate the sacred scripture of shrimad bhagavad gita, this stateof theart audiobook is unique in its offering and form factor a very first in india. Rays of the one light with the essence of bhagvad gita. The search for higher truth must be conducted in the midst of the forces of life, with all its demands and seductions. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It is faithful to the text and yet does not read like a translation. Abc of spiritual life, the pearl of vedic wisdom song, narrated by the lord. Cancel online anytime and keep all your audiobooks.
Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change peoples lives and transform future generations. The entire knowledge of the cosmos is packed into a mere 700 concise verses of the gita. Listen to bhagavad gita as it is online in mp3 audio format. I am happy that someone put the effort into making this audiobook, but like many other audio versions of this great book, there are inexplicably strange qualities to the reading.
Librivox recording of bhagavad gita, translated by sir edwin arnold. Eknath easwarans bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. Chapter 1, verse 2 bhagavad gita, the song of god swami. The bhagavad gita provides sowmyas essence of the bhagavad gita written or audio as well as discourses, summaries and many links. Chapter 18, verse 47 bhagavad gita, the song of god. The essence of the bhagavad gita paramahansa yogananda. Bhagavad gita full audiobook listen to the entire audiobook for free. The gita dates back thousands of years, and is a conversation that takes place on a battlefield between lord krishna and the hero prince arjuna, in. Bhagavad gita unknown, translated by sir edwin arnold 1832 1904 the content of the text is a conversation between krishna and arjuna taking place on the battlefield of kurukshetra just prior to the start of a climactic war. Prince arjuna faces a dilemma that troubles many people sooner or later whether to take action that is necessary but morally ambiguous. The difference is that arjunas action is to wage war against his own family. The bhagavad gita is often preserved and studied on its own, as an independent text with its chapters renumbered from 1 to 18. The bhagavad gita in english listen to all 18 chapters.
Best to read all of srila prabhupadas original books yourself. I have changed the article now and removed the link to his website. Listen to essence of the bhagavad gita by swami kriyananda. For further emphasis to the previous verse lord krishna now gives historical references of men of actions who attained atmatattva or soul realisation while performing actions. Lust, anger, and greed these constitute the threefold gate of hell leading to the destruction of the souls welfare.
There are also 12 online lessons in realaudio format. He used to have prabhupadas original bhagavadgita as it is audio recording at this site. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. The elaborate explanations of each passage help one to understand not only the original context of the script, but how it compares with other scriptures ie.
Bhagavad gita as it is audiobook chapters 1 4 youtube. The bhagavad gita the song of the spirit or the song of the lord contains teachings of bhagavan krishna in the form of a spiritual dialogue between sri krishna and his disciple arjuna. These classes will help the listener to understand the essence of the gita. This book shares the profound insights of paramhansa yogananda, author of autobiography of a yogi, as remembered by his direct disciple, swami kriyananda. Therein, in the third section, the gita forms chapters 2340, that is 6. To see this audiobook, click on bhagavad gita audiobook in the banner above. However, those branches of hinduism that give it the status of an upanishad also consider it a sruti or.
These 50 classes give a comprehensive vision of the bhagavad gita. The science of bhakti or loving devotion with its requirements was revealed by lord krishna in chapter nine. Sep 14, 2010 i liked very much to find out this web and thanks for this. Bhagavad gita chapter 01, text 12 listen to bhagavad. Now hear, o son of prtha arjuna, how by practicing yoga in full consciousness of me, with mind. The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the gita s subject is the war within, the struggle for selfmastery that every human being must wage to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile. Juan mascaros translation is compelling and its retelling on this two cd set is inspirational. It is a call of action to meet the obligations and duties of life. One will be bound by the very actions they perform. Bhagavadgita as it is, complete edition narrated by dravida dasa. The essence of the bhagavad gita is a brilliant text that will greatly enhance the spiritual life of every reader. Titiksava karunika dasa narrates srila prabhupadas original translation of the bhagavadgita as it is 1972 macmillan edition, with background music by teyas from the album vishnu.
In order to nourish and engender such loving devotion and increase it, lord krishna undertakes with compassion to discourse further and expatiate on the subject of the infinity of infinite glories of the supreme lord, such as unrivalled sovereignty, indomitable will, inviolable power. The essence of the bhagavad gita by paramhansa yogananda the first indian yoga master to establish his life work in the west. If the counterpoint is posed to the previous verse that desireless unattachment should be performed for the purity of the mind and that when spiritual knowledge arises one may abandon prescribed vedic activities. The pocket edition of the translation by swami tapasyananda is available here. Explained by paramhansa yogananda audible audiobook unabridged swami kriyananda author, narrator, crystal clarity publishers publisher 4. For people with that eligibility, shree krishna will give the final conclusion in the end of the bhagavad gita. Apr 26, 2012 the bhagavad gita is a 700verse hindu scripture which forms part of the ancient sanskrit epic mahabharata. The essence of the bhagavad gita, kriyanandas eightysixth book, is the crowning achievement of his highly productive life. Bhagavad gita as it is, complete edition narrated by dravida dasa. Since the gita is drawn from the mahabharata, it is classified as a sm. The entire knowledge of the cosmos is packed into a mere. In it, the great warrior arjuna contemplates the meaning of life, just moments before entering the battlefield.
Mp3 download bhagavad gita as it is, abridged edition. The essence of the bhagavad gita is an excellent read for anyone trying to understand more deeply the bhagavad gita and hindu teachings in general. Bhagavadgita thoroughly explains the nature of consciousness, the self, and the universe. The bhagavad gita is a fantastic text to immerse in and learn and this audio version is a delightful way to contemplate the great truths found within it and within ourselves. Or, bhagavadgita unknown, translated by sir edwin arnold 1832 1904 this work is a unique rendering of the bagavad gita by a well known poet. The bhagavadgita deals essentially with the spiritual foundation of human existence. Essence of the bhagavad gita audio book unabridged, the. It also infers that by performing prescribed actions of the vedic scriptures in an unattached manner one gains wisdom. Rays of the one light with the essence of bhagvad gita audio. Rays of the one light is based on the teachings of paramhansa yoganandaa great spiritual master from india, and author of the beloved classic, autobiography of a yogi. A new translation unabridged audiobook, by stephen mitchell.
Post navigation text 11 bhagavad gita chapter 01, text. The essence of the bhagavad gita explained by paramhansa yogananda as remembered by his disciple, swami kriyananda. In this, his masterpiece, he declares, yoganandas insights into the gita are the most amazing, thrilling, and helpful of any i have ever read. In the meantime i suggest you read bhagavadgita as it is yourself. Supremely profound, yet couched in revelatory language of solacing beauty and simplicity, the gita has been understood and applied on all levels of human endeavor and spiritual strivingsheltering a vast.
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