Category Archives: “Yatharth Geeta”…..A metaphysical exposition of Bhagavad Gita..!!!

*****CURIOSITY ABOUT ACTION*In the nature of a preface, Chapter 1 presents the seeker’s doubts and confusions. The participants in the war include all of the Kaurav and Pandav, but Arjun alone is subject to misgivings. However, Arjun is the very … Continue reading →

The Geeta is an investigation of the war of kshetr-kshetragya: of the conflict between the material body, engaged in action, and the accomplished Soul that is ever conscious of his oneness with the Supreme Spirit. A song of revelation, it strives … Continue reading →

1.42. – “The unholy intermingling of classes condemns the destroyer of the family as well as the family itself to hell, for their ancestors, deprived of the offerings of obsequial cakes of rice and water libations, fall (from their heavenly … Continue reading →

1.36 -“What happiness can we have, O Janardan (Krishn), from slaying these sons of Dhritrashtr? Only sin will fall to our lot if we kill even these wicked men.”What happiness can Arjun gain from killing Dhritrashtr’s sons? Dhritrashtr denotes the … Continue reading →

1.31-“I see, O Madhav (Krishn), inauspicious portents, and I can perceive no prefix in the idea of slaughtering kinsmen in the battle.”Arjun sees adverse signs of the impending war. He does not see anything propitious in the slaying of his … Continue reading →

1.11-“So, while keeping to your respective stations in the several divisions, all of you should doubtlessly protect Bheeshm alone on all sides.” Duryodhan commands all his chiefs to keep to their posts and yet protect Bheeshm on all sides. The Kaurav … Continue reading →