Quotes on the Glory of Bhagavad Gita

[Guest guest]

Namaste:

 

It is quite important for all of us to understand the fact that Gita

is not just a religious scripture. It is indeed a manual to be used

for guiding through a meaningful and purposeful life. The greatnes

of Gita is confirmed by the words of wisdom from great people and

they are provided below.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Ram Chandran

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"The glory of Indian wisdom belongs to the oldest traditions in

history. When people talk about the sources of philosophy, they make

reference not only to the Orient at all, but especially towards

India." Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

 

"The wonderful thing about the Bhagavad-gita is that, in it, a

unscholared, experienced wisdom is revealed as helping goodness.

This beautiful revelation, this wisdom of life, this philosophy,

blossomed to religion, is what we are looking for and what we

need ..." Hermann Hesse

 

"It is the most rewarding and elevating reading possible: it has

been the comfort of my life and it will be the one of my death."

Arthur Schopenhauer

 

"How much more impressing than all the ruins of the Orient is the

Bhagavad-gita!" Henry David Thoreau

 

"It is possibly the deepest and most elevating thing the world

offers." Wilhelm von Humboldt "The Gita has always been a source of

consolation to me. When there is no light approaching me, I open the

Gita and a verse, accidently found, gives me back my smile." Mahatma

Gandhi

 

"The Bhagavad-gita is a rich message, directed toward the human

being, showing him the path for his actions, in order to establish a

divine society on earth." Roger Garaudy

 

"The Gita is one of the most concise and richest summaries of the

philosophy perennis there is. Therefore it has permanent value, not

only for the Indians, but for the whole of mankind." Aldous Huxley

[Guest guest]

The Gita is one of the most authoritative sources of Hindu doctrine

and ethics, and is accepted as such by Hindus of all denominations. A

study of even selections from it, strengthened by earnest meditation,

will enable young men and women to understand the religion of our

fathers, which is the background of all the noble philosophy, art,

literature and civilization that we have inherited.

 

The Gita is a chapter in the Mahabharata. It begins by describing the

agitation of Arjuna when he saw men arrayed on either side for mutual

slaughter, and into this scene is fitted the exposition of Hindu

Dharma, in terms of what Krishna spoke to Arjuna in order to quell

his agitation and clear his doubts. Krishna speaks throughout the

Gita as God himself.

By Rajaji on bhagavad Gita.

 

Is life a battlefield? Many may agree with the poser. When Bhishma

gave the bugle call announcing commencement of hostilities, Lord

Krishna responded at once with a return call. Why did the Lord do so?

The action was not prompted by a frenzy for waging war, but was

actually a pronouncement of willingness to face up to the challenge.

Nothing is simple anymore, is a common refrain. Even taking a bus or

train to work daily is fraught with tension. We live in a society

where most people seem to possess a hidden agenda even in their

regular interactions. Every facet of life, from one's character to

fortune requires to be safe guarded. Amidst such daily struggles, one

is not far off the mark if one were to think we are all Arjunas

geared up for battle. The Bhagavad Gita is the sign of India's wisdom

and as such is the key that unlocks the door to face life squarely.

 

A saint once compared the Gita to 700 matchsticks in a matchbox, with

each match capable of lighting up knowledge in the wielder. The

Lord's direct discourse is a treasure to those on the threshold of

life, and not to only those in their winter years. Despite Arjuna's

stated reluctance to wage a war on his cousins and wanting to escape,

God did not let him. There is a simple lesson in this for all of us.

Only from confusion does clarity emerge. Often many people say they

want to leave their problems behind, and find sanctuary in chanting

the names of `Rama,' and `Krishna.' However, they fail to realise

that one cannot escape all things in life, owing to our intrinsic

natures. Arjuna's nature, what some call attitude, was that of a

warrior. What assailed him was an aspect of life common even today.

Our discomforts are caused largely by our minds since we want to

justify our actions as the best. All arguments these days stem not

from a search for truth, but to cosmetise our non-virtuous conduct. A

debtor avoided paying his dues despite repeated appeals, yet when an

armed bandit arrived, he quickly settled the amount aware that the

same would be stolen soon. Instead of adharma one should set the

sights on a higher goal. A severely afflicted leper was bound to his

chair, yet his wife roamed the streets in search of alms and help,

towing the much-bandaged leper resembling a mummy. Unable to bear

this traumatic sight a person wondered at the man's calm acceptance

of his fate, and awaiting his end at the appropriate time. When

plagued by problems one should face up to it squarely instead of

looking at means of escape. When Bhishma gave the bugle call

announcing commencement of hostilities, Lord Krishna responded at

once with a return call. Why did the Lord do so? The action was not

prompted by a frenzy for waging war, but was actually a pronouncement

of willingness to face up to the challenge.

[padma manjari]

Namaste, Ram Chandran

 

Please accept my obeisances.

I'm doing a thesis about the sacred scriptures and philosophy, I need your help. Could you please, let me know the source where you got the quotes about the Bhagavad-Gita, especially of Hegel and Schopenhauer. Thank you.

 

Yours Sincerely

Padma Manjari Devi Dasi