Understanding Bhagavad Gita: The Recipe for a Better Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798898267094)

If one finds himself caught in a situation where fighting a battle is inevitable, then it has to be fought with full force to the finish. But one should jump into fray only after having exhausted all means to settle the issues amicably. Lord Krishna took upon himself the role of a messenger for Pandavas and visited the court of Dhritarashtra to plead for peace as a last-ditch effort to avert the war.

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For us, the common people, the most precious piece of learning is all about the Yoga which is described as sum total of knowledge........ the 'wisdom condensed'. Yoga, as expounded in Bhagavad Gita, is the compendium of precious gems of wisdom which can equip us with rare armoury to combat hostile circumstances and enable us to face pit falls of life with grit and confidence.

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............ The thoughts and actions, from food habits to charity, worshipping to performing sacrificial rituals, differ in each case with different consequences, depending upon the faith and the innate nature which may be Sattva, the Noble; Rajas, the Passionate; or Tamas, the Evil.......... For us, the common people, the secret of peace and happiness lies in pursuing the example of people belonging to Sattva, the noble category, and in shunning those who share the demonic traits and belong to Tamas, the evil class of people.