Bhagavad-gita As It Is Full Size 1972 Original Edition with Dustjacket, Prabhupadas Godbrothers AVOID THEM! But I have heard in several lectures of Prabhupada that it is 33 million demigods which is equivalent to 3.3 crore. Manu gave to Ikshvaaku, the fist king in the solar dynasty or Soorya vansh. The whole world moves . I am inclined to feel that many devotees I have met do not follow Srila Prabupada fully because they dont think his instructions are current or achievable. Although all the descendents of this family were actually Kurus there was a disagreement between the five sons of Pandu and the other members of the Kuru family over who should be the King. Told through a lengthy dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, the Three Paths to Salvation are the Karma yoga . Hes of the kshatriya caste, a warrior and a leader, and therefore its his duty to fight in this battle. I shall start distributing immediately. What did Lord Krishna say to Arjuna about duty? Krishna showed that He was God from His very birth. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thankyou So sir, could you please tell me if it is fine to read BG fast. Arjuna says that it would be better to lay down his weapons and let the Kauravas kill him. (3) Another reason is that Krishna chose to act as a driver for the rath (car) of Arjuna. And study it. Dhanyavad. We have to actually surrender to Srila Prabhupada, serve him, follow all his instructions and make his instructions our life and soul. Best time is to get up before 4:30 AM in the morning. Thank-you for giving your time to read my inquiry(although feel in my head in one sense that you giving me time is not such a big deal as to thank you, but i should still be grateful and thank you. Chant all 700 Bhagavad-gita slokas and see how long it takes. The only way you will be able to understand the Bhagavad-gita is by reading Srila Prabhupadas Bhagavad-gita As It Is in a humble and submissive mood, accepting that Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and accepting that Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee of Krishna. In a publication of called website Prabhupadanugas, the readership is invited to read Srila Prabhupadas authorized original editions, found at the Web page: Krishnapath.org or from Krishnastore.com. Hare krishna.. She especially loves literary fiction, historical fiction, and social, cultural, and historical nonfiction that gets into the weeds of daily life. 2. So todays ISKCON, as you have noted, no longer seriously follow Srila Prabhupada. So intelligent people worship Krishna, not the demigods. So I think a good place to start is the history of Bhagavad Gita. What does the Bhagavad Gita say about ordinary Vedic dharma? Arjuna has a responsibility afterwards. The idea that Prabhupada is the final acharya is insane. Thank you for the history of Bhagvad Gita it is well said, I have read Bhagvad Gita many times ,ofcourse a chapter every day but every time I read it it is more knowledgable,interesting and solving problems which arises in my day to day life.I think nobody cln claim that he has understood Gita completely.hare Krishna. At that time all the family members will be sleeping for sure and you will have no problems chanting in the early morning hours like this. So everyone there assembled on the battlefield on both sides heard the Bhagavad-gita. People make up our lives and it's difficult not to get influenced by them or by our equations with them. So gradually Jada Bharata got to the stage that he was constantly thinking of that little deer and if the deer was out of his sight for a little time he became so anxious about the safety of the deer. Uddhava Gita is the message or speech given by Lord Krishna to his friend and devotee Uddhava before his departure from the earth to console him from his sadness and explaining why the Yadu race or Yadava community should fall; the Bhagavad Gita is a clarion call for action and for performing ones own duties. 4 Why does Arjuna ask for the four-armed form of Krishna? How often does a Cessna require an engine overhaul? Such people have taken a key step toward breaking the cycle of reincarnation. It is believed that here Lord Sree Krishna under the holy banyan tree (vat) located here delivered the . Swamiji kindly clarify a humble doubt of mine When the Lord made the Gita Upadesa to Arjuna did the others also have the opportunity of listerning to Him ? Something is happening in one part of the world and we can see it on the television from another part of the world. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The sun was the first karmayogi, who works selflessly to provide light to the world, without getting tired.The sun then gave this knowledge to Manu, who is considered to be the first human being from whom all humans originated, like Adam in the Bible. So we have to be always vigilant, always very careful to remain in Krishna consciousness constantly. In the translation of text 40 of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita, the most dangerous type of fear is mentioned. I shall come back in every age and era to re-establish the rule of truth.. Is there any choice of aatma to take particular wished body? So there will be more acharyas in the future. As Arjuna sees that the fightings about to start, he asks Krishna to drive his chariot in between the two armies so that he can take a closer look at his enemies. I shall appear to protect the noble-hearted from those who are evil. You can have a personal realtionship with him by reading his books. So they have to fight if challenged. aiming bird's/fish's eye or his understanding of other martial arts). Both the armies gathered on each side of the battlefield and Arjuna asked Krishna to drive his chariot into the middle so he could observe both sides and see how they had come so eager to fight. For example at the age of seven only he held up a great hill Govardhan and used it as an umbrella to protect his friends and family members, the inhabitants of Vrindavan. Madhudvisa Prabhu, Please accept my humble obeisances. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Krishna chose to speak the Bhagavad-gita to His devotee and friend Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra for a number of reasons. Hare Krishna! Lord Krishna is the supreme God and a huge cultural icon in Hinduism. I like it more than anything I've ever experienced before. Jesus has all authority. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. So what were Krishna and Arjuna doing on the battlefield of Kuruksettra and how did this conversation between them that has now become the Gita take place? Arjuna is a boy facing his own shadow. Hare Krishna: perhaps the gods and goddesss and demigods can help God, to ease the suffering, somehow. The mother deer was either killed by the tiger or died somehow leaving the baby deer with no one to look after it. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. The Gita has a very unique position in the world as it is the only book that contains directly the actual words spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Fighting this battle will nearly guarantee Arjuna entrance to heaven while he waits for his next life. I and he had discusion about the existance of God and about the structure(FORm) of the, he keep on telling that God doesnt have any shape,he wil not exist, worshiping to god is waist, serving flowers,food and lamping infront of GOD these all waist of money and time. Thankyou very very much for writting me these mails. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You wouldnt say that a person became someone else after growing up, and in the same sense, you shouldnt think of someone whos been reincarnated as becoming a different person. Krishna also told Arjun that he was troubled by the idea of killing his kin because it was against his desires. If you read his letters, books and listen to his classes that is perfectly clear. How true that is Madhudvisa dasaI am thankful each and everyday I am a devotee of Krishna! It is also protecting the body from all directions. The term epic is used by Prabhupada in many parts of his books but sometimes he chatises the peopje who call the historical facts as epic. After some plead we got it but on the condition that it had to be returned within one week. Bhisma died on the 10th day of the 18 day war. Whatever Krishna told as Gita, he was able to grasp with similar swiftness based on his then knowledge of society & scriptures. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He is a conduit for the supreme god Vishnu, who takes on a . As a great warrior, Arjuna already had the passion to fight. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your servant, She can read it fast and then she will read it again also. people say that mahabharatha is just a story, a myth cannot be proven. Think with a calm mind: Lord Krishna says: Undoubtedly, O Arjuna, the mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by any constant vigorous spiritual practice -- such as meditation -- with perseverance, and by detachment. The Gita is not a long conversation. Yes. You have to become Krishna consciousness. Then you will have the best association. How will yajnas, born out of finite action, make us obtain the infinite eternal essence? Why did Krishna reveal himself to Arjuna? Krishna in Bhagavad-gita is instructing us to surrender to Him and to let Him instruct us as at to what our duty is. So you can understand for yourself how long it would take to have this conversation. So yes. Why does Arjuna ask for the four-armed form of Krishna? But he not agreed for my talk he said what the things happen in ISKCON all r missbelives, simply they do everythng for money. Krishna has been Arjunas friend and advisor throughout his life, but he cant fight this battle. Dont you think God has other issues to solve rather than some silly people fighting over landand get involved in other familys business. It is not a very long conversation because as you know it took place just before the battle started while both armies were assembled there. Arjuna also had the courage to express any doubts without fear of reprimand, and in doing so, get a clear understanding of the teaching. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. This was an excellent introduction regarding the history of Bhagavad-Gita. Yet, as Easwaran points out, the Gita is not what it seems - it's not a dialogue between two mythical figures at the dawn of Indian history. even the day of great war is mentioned in bhagavad gita based on three astronomical observations (which is the biggest wonder as these 3 astronomical observations come only rarely). Cook very nice offerings and offer them to Srila Prabhupada and Krishna and give some Krishna prasadam to this old man. It does not store any personal data. 3) As per Shiva Purana Lord Shiva Krishna also established an alliance of Yadavas with the Pandavas, a faction of Kurus, who were fighting against the established Kuru Kingdom. So everyone saw and heard the conversation. I am seeing progress, improvement, but I am far away from being able to say that I can control my mind. He was morally committed to punish the culprits of Draupadi and who sided with them. You can not understand Bhagavad-gita like this. Vedabase is not reliable. The mind has to be always engaged in serving Krishna or planning how to serve Krishna. Also, we have to remember the historical context. Because He feels that Arjuna is behaving in very unbecoming way and as a friend whenever in the Mahabharata if any of the pandavas behave in unbecoming ways then Krishna tends to tease them. When he sees the people in the Kauravas army, he recognizes many of them as his own family and friends. Sometimes we hear the Gita referred to in English as The Song of God, and this is a reasonable English translation of the title and it is a fairly accurate description of what the Bhagavad Gita is. Arjuna says here that he is confused about his duty. It has been quoted by writers, poets, scientists, theologians, and philosophers - among others - for centuries and is often the introductory text to Hinduism for a Western audience. So the souls just change from one body to another. If Arjuna was not confused and bewildered there would have been no need for Krishna to speak the Bhagavad Gita to clear up his confusion. Das.s.Pillai. Bhagavad-gita can only be understood by the devotees of Krishna, without becoming a devotee of Krishna you will never be able to understand it. Why did Arjuna choose Krishna as his guru? The conversation took place in the middle of the battleground 5137 years ago just before the start of a great war in Kurushastra, India. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The war was not Krishna's call of destiny. This old man is a fool. The Pandavas wanted to settle this dispute peacefully and even suggested that the Kurus could keep the kingdom and simply give them five small villages, one village for each of the Pandu brothers to rule over as they were Ksatriyas and needed to have at least some land. I request you to reply to my comment on the numbers of verses in the Bhagavad Gita. So a little Krishna consciousness can save one from the greatest fear, taking birth as an animal or a plant in the next life. Krishna gives words of wisdom to Arjuna. Hi, What is the best free software to automatically backup wordpress database and files ? And if not then why other people on battle field could not manage to witness the conversation? I would to know more about what happened in the movement after he left his body. It was not enough that this person was wise.Shri Krishna also needed a capable evangelist, one who had a mix of sattva and rajas, in order to both understand and spread this knowledge. ; Do you know if these sites are reliable?. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. At the start of the Dharma Yudha (righteous war) between Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is filled with great moral dilemma and despair about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his own kin. Who are Krishna and Arjuna in The Bhagavad Gita? Thanks. This is the beginning of the conversation we now know as Bhagavad Gita or Song of God. Ive observed that as the Love of Krishna permeates ones life, nothing can compare, people observe it, and are naturally attracted to the Rasa. However the librarian was hesitant to give us that book since that was the only BG in the library. Krishna gives words of wisdom to Arjuna. During imp times I do, if I avoid he makes me, convinces me till I do d gvn work. What is the ethical dilemma in Bhagavad Gita? Things dont end there, however. Required fields are marked *. Thanks, Your email address will not be published. I appreciated very much your explanation about Iskcon false gurus: a pure scandal endeed! Please keep sending the Krishna Newsletter..I just love reading it. If you run away from performing your duty, then who will perform your duties. Most of our decisions get affected because we wonder about their outcomes and consequences. Maybe one hour. Hare Krsna Prabhuji Some say Bg was related only after Bhismadevs death to Dhristarastra by Sanjaya in Hastinapur. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Madhudvisa dasa ji is a learned soul and a devotee. The Gita is a dialogue between the warrior-prince Arjuna and the god Krishna who is serving as his charioteer at the Battle of Kurukshetra fought between Arjunas family and allies (the Pandavas) and those of the prince Duryodhana and his family (the Kauravas) and their allies. Sometimes it is good to get back to basics on the philosophy of Bhagavad Gita. Just do it. By keeping these things in mind, many of our problems can also end. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The backdrop to the Bhagavad Gita is the battle of Kurukshetra between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. So if they think of their dogs or cats at the time of death they will have to take the bodies of dogs and cats in the next birth. That mahabharatha is just a story, a warrior and a leader, and website in this browser the. 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