What did Albert Einstein say about Gita?

It is thought (correctly or not) that Albert Einstein, himself, may have reflected by saying something like; “When I read the Bhagavad-Gita and reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous.”

How can I calm my mind Bhagavad Gita?

It is said that if a person cannot manage himself, he cannot manage others, not to speak of the world. Controlling the mind requires the quelling of the six internal enemies by taking to the path of Karma yoga, which in turn leads to meditative contemplation on the self.

What Lord Krishna says about mind?

In Chapter Six of Bhagavad Gita, Lord Sri Krishna describes in detail about the importance of controlling the mind. He tells Arjuna that by controlling the mind he can attain complete perfection in life. He makes it clear that without mind control, no one can attain peace and bliss in life.

Is Bhagavad Gita related to science?

The scriptures in ancient India were penned with extraordinary scientific temperament. The Bhagavad Gita, among all, is studied, analyzed and interpreted the most. Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intellect, and ego—all together these eight constitute My separated material energies.

What happens happens for good Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita says: “Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.” This applies so accurately to this friendship that you’ve described so articulately.

How do you control your senses?

Senses can only be controlled by devotion. Lord Krishna define so many yogas in bhagvad Gita like gyan yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga , sankhya yoga etc. through which we can take the path of bhakti. Bhakti is the only that can give you bliss in this world.

What are the conditions for reading Bhagavad Gita?

(4) Very important condition is: Bhagavad Gita should be read with the mindset of a surrendered devotee not with the research mindset to get the full benefits of Bhagavad Gita. (5) Bhagavad Gita gives new meaning whenever we read it again and again.

How Bhagavad Gita gives new meaning to our life?

(5) Bhagavad Gita gives new meaning whenever we read it again and again. Because, it is the highest transcendental knowledge spoken by Krishna Himself. Since we are the conditioned souls, we are in different mood at different times. So, we find it new every time we read it. (6) Apply Gita in all your activities including performing your job.

How many chapters of Bhagavad Gita represent Krishna himself?

The First 6 chapters of Bhagavad Gita are the head of Krishna; The middle 6 chapters are the stomach of Krishna; And the last 18 chapters are the legs of Krishna. Thus Bhagavad Gita represents Krishna Himself. (1) One should not read Bhagavad Gita to enhance his material activities and pleasures, but, to go closer to Krishna.

How did Arjuna understand the spirit of the Bhagavad Gita?

Arjuna was the first student of the Gita, so we can understand the spirit of the Gita by seeing how Arjuna relates to Krishna, how he accepts Krishna and the instructions given by Krishna. Arjuna accepts Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.