Arjuna: The Qualified student for Bhagavad Geeta
Of the five brothers Sri Krishna chose Arjuna in particular for his disciple. There was significance in this act of His. If waging the war was the main issue there was Bhima...
Dejection transitioned to enlightenment: The case of Arjuna
Every science has its twin aspects — theory and practice. Intellectual grasp of a subject is theory; its application is practice. Many a student of Vedanta or any other system of...
Arjuna: the fittest disciple-candidate for the revelation of the Bhagavad Geeta
Of the five brothers Sri Krishna chose Arjuna in particular for his disciple. There was significance in this act of His. If waging the war was the main issue...
The Dilemma of Arjuna
Until he made his appearance on the battle-field Arjuna was actually panting for a deadly encounter with the wicked. He was erstwhile a stranger to doubts and despair. Just as an arrow darts through a...
Introduction to Srimad Bhagavad Geeta by Swami Chidbhavananda Part 9
Bhagavad Geeta teaches the natural ways of the cosmos
It is possible to come across people who object to the study of the Bhagavad Gita. They hold that the dialogue was...
Introduction to Srimad Bhagavad Geeta by Swami Chidbhavananda Part 8
Who recorded the Bhagavad Geeta?
This dialogue transpired between Sri Krishna and Arjuna right on the battle-field. It was no assembly of learned men intent on intellectual or spiritual pursuit. How...
Introduction to Srimad Bhagavad Geeta by Swami Chidbhavananda Part 7
Why preached on the Battlefield?
Vedanta or Self-knowledge is born of Shaanti, peace. The Rishis of yore resided in forest retreats and made calm inquiries into the principles governing life. The...
Introduction to Srimad Bhagavad Geeta by Swami Chidbhavananda Part 6
Bhagavad Geeta: Intended for People of Arjuna’s type
Of the five brothers Sri Krishna chose Arjuna in particular for his disciple. There was significance in this act of His. If waging...
