Should I read Bhagavad Gita As It Is?

Almost everyone, whom I interact with regarding Srimad Bhagavad Gita, agrees that one should definitely read this holy scripture, at least once. Many of them do admit that one should also follow the teachings of Gita. But only a handful of them are able to recognise the real purpose of Gita.

Which Bhagavad Gita should I read as a beginner?

I suggest to read Bhagwat geeta by swami vivekananda. Its short(160 pages), comprises both of geeta and Vivekananda’s teachings. Very helpful.

How long does it take to read Bhagavad Gita As It Is?

Originally Answered: How much time it would take to read GITA? It varies from individual to individual. One may finish it in 18 days (a chapter a day) and someone else may take 18 months!

Is Bhagavad Gita hard to read?

The Bhagavad Gita is a scripture that many people WANT to read, but don’t have the time. It’s long, complicated, and can be extremely difficult to understand. The good news is that you CAN absorb every life lesson that lies within, quickly and easily!

What should I take away from the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita does not prescribe one particular path or solution for life. What you take away from each of the 700 verses is entirely up to you. The wisdom of the Gita isn’t only for the devout seeking to guarantee a place for themselves in heaven (which is actually what a close friend seems to think I’m doing).

What is your first memory of the Bhagavad Gita?

My earliest memory of the “ Bhagavad Gita ” is a worn-from-use, spine-twisted, hardcover copy of the epic my grandmother kept on a dressing table—which would later go on to become a family heirloom. She was always quoting verses and it seemed no matter what we did, there was something in the Bhagavad Gita to either justify or condemn our actions.

What is the most important book in Hinduism?

Perhaps the most profound text in the canon of Hindu literature is “The Bhagavad-Gita,” a sacred text, which most translators call “Song of the Lord.” It’s a philosophical discourse between a warrior named Arjuna and the god Krishna.

What is the wisdom of the Gita?

The wisdom of the Gita isn’t only for the devout seeking to guarantee a place for themselves in heaven (which is actually what a close friend seems to think I’m doing). It’s for those of us who are trying to change, be a little better every day, but desperately need help in doing that.