Sri Krishna: The Great and Glorious
All traditions assert that God is great. Lord Sri Krishna graphically demonstrates that Greatness. In the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, Sri Krishna gives Arjuna a glimpse of His awe-inspiring greatness by displaying His Universal...
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...