Pragmatic Gita - Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita

A Pragmatic introduction to the Holy Bhagavad Gita

Join Kṛṣṇadaasa on a profound journey through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. In this engaging podcast, Kṛṣṇadaasa, a devoted follower of Lord Krishna with over 20 years of experience studying and practicing the Gita's teachings, breaks down the ancient text in simple, practical terms. Learn how to apply the Gita’s spiritual principles in your daily life, gain insights into how to balance the material and spiritual worlds, and discover the significance of dharma (righteousness) in a modern context. Starting with an introduction to the Gita’s meditative Dhyana Shlokas, Kṛṣṇadaasa explores its key messages, such as transcending dualities, cultivating a balanced mind, and harnessing inner peace. Whether you’re new to the Bhagavad Gita or looking to deepen your understanding, this podcast offers valuable guidance for spiritual growth.

The word ‘bhagavad’ refers to God and ‘Gita’ refers to song. So, in essence, the Bhagavad Gita is the song of God. The Bhagavad Gita is part of the epic Mahabharata, which happened approximately 5000 years ago when God had incarnated as Lord Krishna on earth. The Lord participated in this war to set an example that we should always stand up against injustice (adharma) and not rest until we have established justice (dharma).

Some high level reasons on why we should study the Gita:

1. Study of Gita will help one to get unaffected by 2 fold experiences of life – Sukham and Dukham.
2. If a person contemplates on Gita, he will not get affected by the past, just as the lotus is not affected by the water.
3. Papams trigger guilt and Gita removes the guilt and guides us not to repeat action.
4. Like we smear oil to cut Jackfruit, smear oil of Gita to face difficult situations in life.
5. During study of Gita, Devas present, hence look at Gita study with great reverence.
6. Devas will help a person who contemplates on Gita.
7. Gita Parayanam (reading, listening, practicing)  gives Adrishta Phalam and Jnanam gives Drishta Phalam. Invisible power blesses us.
8. Gita teaches us how to control our senses and purify the mind. This is important because happiness through sense organs is limited, while happiness gained through God realization is unlimited and eternal.
9. Gita is Jnana Kavacham (shield of divine knowledge) which protects us at all times.
10. Gita teaches us how to maintain a Balanced mind that will lead us to Vaikunta, or the abode of God.