Bhagavad Gita -100 Questions & Answer

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Bhagavad Gita- 100 Questions & Answers:

1. In which sacred text is the Geetha incorporated?

The Geetha is incorporated in the sacred scripture of the Mahaa Bhaaratham and

Bheeshma Parva.

2. What is the special name given to each chapter in the Geetha?

Each Chapter is called " YOGA "

3. How many chapters are there in the Geetha?

There are eighteen Chapters in the Geetha.

4. Mention them.

Arjuna Vishaadha Yoga, Saankhya yoga, Karma yoga, Jnan yoga, Karma Sanyasa

yoga, Aathmasamyamana yoga, Vijnaana yoga, Akshara Parabrahma yoga, Raaja Vidhya

Raaja Guhya yoga, Vibhuti yoga, Vishvaruupa yoga, Bhakthi yoga, Kshetra

Kshetrajna Vibhaaga yoga, Gunathraya vibhaaga yoga, Purushotthama praapthi

yoga, Dhaivaasura Sampadvibhaaiga yoga, Shraddhaatharaya Vibhaaga yoga, Sanyasaa

yoga.

5. How many Slokas (verses) are there in the Geetha?

There are 700 shlokas in the Geetha.

6. What is the concluding commentary of each chapter?

At the end of each chapter the commentary is as: Iti

Srimadbhagawadgeethasu,Upanashith su, Brahma Vidyaayaam, Yoga saasthre, Sri

Krishnaarjuna Samvadhe...

7. Where and when was Geetha taught?

The Geetha was taught on the eve of the Kurukshethra battle, in the middle of

the two armies of the Kauravas and the Paandavas.

8. Why was the Geetha taught?

The Geetha was taught to transform Arjuna who had suddenly become a Dheena

(weak) into a Dheera, a heroic warrior

9. Why was Arjuna overwhelmed by despondency though he had come prepared to

fight?

Arjuna surveyed at a glance the entire Kaurava Army. Beholding the

grand-father Bheeshma who had brought him up, his guru Dhronaacharaya who had

trained him as an ace archer, his friends and relatives, he was over whelmed by

pity. He became weak; the weapons fell down from his hand. He cried: Oh! Krishna

how can I fight and kill those with whom I should have been living in happiness

and harmony of what avail would be the victory at the expense of so many lives?

Is it not true according to Shruthi that after a war there will be corruption

and injustice? Especially it is said that women may be led astray from the path

of virtue. When women become immoral, the generation would be future " what would

happen after the war? He at once asked for the advice of Krishna and acted

accordingly

10. How did Lord Krishna dispel Arjuna's delusion?

In order to dispel Arjuna's delusion that he was the killer and his kinsmen were

going to be killed, Krishna taught the Geeta – that teaches the knowledge of

Atma. Lord Krishna says that there is none who kills, none who will be killed.

It is the body that perishes and the Atma is imperishable. Above all death is

the final end of man.b " Jaatasya Maranam, Dhruvam " . Death is not in the hands of

anyone but God. So it is foolish to entertain such thoughts. The duty of

Kshatriya is to fight.

11. What is the central message of the Geetha?

The central message of the Geeta is that every one should

regard performance of " Svadharma " is of utmost importance. It is indicated in

the first word of the first verse of the opening chapter and the last word of

the last verse in the concluding chapter.

MAMA = mine; DHARMA = Duty.

12. What is 'Svadharma' and what is 'Paradharma'?

" SVADHARMA " is Atma Dharma. " PARADHARMA " is the dharma related to the body.

13. Why did Lord Krishna impart knowledge of Aatma only to Arjuna and not either

to Beeshma or Yudhishthira?

Moreover he had the following qualifications necessary for a spiritual aspirant:

Surrender, desirelessness, dispassion and detachment as revealed in his words

" I do not care even for the Lordship of all the three worlds "

14. Krishna addresses Arjuna during the course of the dialogue by many

names.Mention them.

Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna thus: Paartha, Kountheya, Kurunandhana Gudaakesha,

Anasuhya, Vijaya, Paranthapa, Dhananjaya.

15. Give the meaning of each name.

Arjuna : one who is pure and unsullied.

Paartha: one who is the son of Prithvi the earth, that is one who is the

representative of mankind.

Kauntheya: One who can listen with rapt attention to the Divine Teaching

Kurunandhana: One who delights in work (action).

Anashuya: One who is free from jealousy

Paranthapa: One who strikes fear in the hearts of his enemies.

Vijaya: One who is ever victorious

Gudaakesha: One who has sense control

Dhanamjaya: One who has earned the merit to receive the wealth of spiritual

wisdom.

16. What light do these names throw on the personality of Arjuna?

They throw light on the several virtues that Arjuna possessed and necessary for

a disciple who is ready to receive knowledge from the Guru.

17. What is the meaning of yoga?

Yoga means union with God, pathway to union with God as well.

18. How is yoga defined in Geetha?

" Karmasu Kaushalam Yogah: " Doing the allotted work well to the utmost capacity

is Yoga.

" Chitthavritthi, Nirodha Yogah: " Control of inner and outer senses and stilling

the mind is Yoga.

" Samathvam yogamuchyathe: " Maintaining equanimity under all circumstances is

Yoga.

19. What are the principal yogas in the Geetha?

Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnan Yoga and Raaja Yoga - Work, Worship Wisdom and

Yoga of Mind Control

20. What is Karma Yoga?

Karma Yoga means: Performing one's duties and action without interest in the

fruits of action. Performing actions with a spirit of dedication and devotion to

God.

21. How does Swami explain Karma, Vikarma and Akarma?

Swami explains Karma, Vikrama and Akarma as follows: suppose there is a Jyothi

(a flame) the steady flame is Karma, when the flame flickers due to certain

external factors it is Vikarma, the light that we get from the flame is Akarma.

Akarma is complete detachment from activity. It is the characteristic of Aathma.

22. Explain the meaning of the verse

Karmanyeva adhikaaras the ma phalehsu kadhachana.

Maa karma phala hethur bhuh maatha sangauthva karmani II47. It should be

remembered that the Lord has said that it does not mean the doer has no right

for the fruit, the doer has a right for the fruit but he should not selfishly

desire the fruit. The expression " maa phaleshu " the results deed yields should

be taken into account.

23. What is Bhakthi yoga?

Bhakti Yoga means the path of attaining union with the Lord through intense love

of God. It is not loving God for any selfish benefit but it is single minded

devotion to God and total surrender to God.

24. How many types of Bhakthi are there?

There are four types of Bhakti: Aartha, Arthaarthi Jignaasu and Jnaani. An

aartha prays to God intensely when he is in dire distress. He pleads for relief

from difficulties and sufferings. God grants relief and blesses him with worldly

happiness. An Arthaarthi prays for money, power, position and prosperity. God

grants his wishes too. A Jignaasu prays to God to enlighten him with self

knowledge. His aim is to unravel the mystery of existence. God fulfills his

longing by sending a Guru to enlighten him. A Jnaani is one who sees in every

one and in every thing divinity.

25. Give examples of each.

Draupadhi is an example of Artha bhakti. Prahlada and Sakku Bai are other

examples of this Bhakthi; Druva, Sudhama, and Arjuna are Artharthya, Uddhava is

an excellent example of Jignasu, Suka Maharshi is an example of Jnani.

26. What are the qualities that a true devotee should have?

A true devotee should have the following qualities: He should hate none

including all other living beings. He should be friendly, compassionate, without

ego, and should remain equal minded in joy and sorrow. He should be self

controlled, enduring, ever content. The path of realizing God by the experience

of seeing unity in this world of duality and multiplicity. This knowledge can be

acquired by serving a genuine GURU.

27. What is Jnaana yoga?

Jnaana yoga is the path of self enquiry with such questions as: Who am I? From

where have I come? Where will I go? It begins with negating everything else

(This is not, This is not) and ends in an intuitive experience of the Aathmic

reality.

28. How many types of Jnaana are there?

There are two types of knowledge: Secular and Spiritual.

29. How can one earn Jnaana?

Jnaana can be earned only by Shraddhaa and intense faith in one's self.

Shraddhaa means, earnestness, persev

erance and determination.

30. What is Raaja yoga?

Raaja yoga is concerned with the occult or hidden spiritual experience and inner

mysteries of the human soul.

31. King Janaka, Sant Naama Dhev, Sant Jnaana Dhev, are realised souls. What was

the yoga they practised?

King Janaka is the exponent and practitioner of Karma Yoga, Naama Dhev of

Bhakthi Yoga, and Jnaana Dhev of Jnaana yoga.

32. How does Swami explain the inter-relationship between Karma, Jnaana and

Bakthi maargas?

Karma is like a flower, Bhakthi is the raw fruit and Jnaana is the ripened

fruit, one leading to the other.

33. What is it that prevents a spiritual aspirant from taking to these paths?

It is the mind that is ever in agitation that is responsible.

34. What is mind?

It is a bundle of thoughts and desires.

35. Why should mind be controlled?

Mind is responsible for both man's bondage and liberation. So it should be

controlled.

36. How can mind be controlled?

The mind can be controlled only by being a master of the senses and not be a

servant. It should obey the dictates of the Buddhi or intellect.

37. What are the other components of the mind?

The other components of the mind are Buddhi, 'Chittha' and 'Ahamkaar'. The mind

is the seat of ever-wavering thoughts. It is called the 'Buddhi' when it

discriminates (intellect) the 'chittha' is that mind which stores impressions of

experiences of the past and past lives. Ahamkaar is the ego-mind.

38. What are the impurities that affect the mind?

The impurities that affect the mind are Mala, Aavarana and Vikshepa.

39. What is Mala?

'Mala- is the dirt and dust that soils the mind in the form of the imprints of

the offence committed in this life and the previous lives. It is treasured in

the Chittha storehouse of memory. As a consequence the mind cannot reflect the

Aathmic effulgence.

40. What is Aavarana?

Aavarana' is that which conceals reality and makes man identify with the body.

41. What is Vikshepa?

Vikshepa is constant wavering of the mind and the projection of the unreal as

the real. It is like one mistaking in the twilight or dawn a rope for a serpent.

42. How can these impurities be removed?

Mala can be got rid of by Nishkaama Karma. Hence it is said: 'Chitthasya

Shuddhaye Karmah.' Aavarana can be got rid of by wisdom, Vikshepa by Bhakthi or

devotion.

43. What is it that is responsible for these impurities?

The three gunas or the attributes those are inherent in Nature (Prakrithi).

44. What are 'Gunas'?

The Thamas, the Raajas and Satthva qualities are responsible for the impurities.

45. Describe the characteristics of these Gunas?

The characteristics of these Gunas are: Thaamasik is characterised by

intellectual inertia, wavering mind, indecisiveness, non-discriminating and

heed-lessness. The Raajasik is characterised by passion, anger, jealousy, greed

and restlessness. The Saathwik is full of wisdom, is calm and serene but

experiences happiness. Wisdom belongs to Sathvaguna, activity to Rajoguna and

delusion to Thamoguna.

46. What is the basis for these Gunas?

The food that we eat is the basis for these gunas.

47. How many types of food are there?

There are three types of food: Thamasik, Raajasik and Saatvik. The Thaamasik

food is stale, tasteless, and putrid. The Raajasik food is bitter, sour, saline,

excessively hot, pungent and burning. The Saathvik food is savoury, oleaginous

and substantial, confers energy, health, strength, joy and cheer.

48. What exactly is food according to Swami?

Food according to Swami is not just what we take by mouth alone. All that we

take in through all the sense organs is food. Hence we should not see evil but

see only good.

We should not hear evil but hear only good.

We should not speak evil but speak only good.

We should not think evil but think only good.

We should not to evil but do only good.

49. What should we do to purify the food?

We have to say prayer and offer the food to God before eating.

50. What are the impurities related to food?

The purity of food materials - how it was bought, whether by fair or foul

means.The purity of the cooking utensils. The purity of the person who cooks.

51. Who digests the food that we eat?

The digestive fire by name Vaishvaanara digests the food.

52. What are the types of food that He digests?

Food that is eaten by mastication, by sucking in, by devouring and by licking.

53. How can we get rid of these Gunas?

We can get rid of these Gunas just as a thorn in the foot can be easily removed

by a thorn - by subduing the Thaamasik by Raajasik and the Raajasik by the

Saathvick and ultimately transcend the three Gunas.

54. What are the three gates to Hell?

Anger, greed and desire are the three gateways to hell.

55. How do they affect an

" Kaaman Karma Naashanam " . Desire will make one take to improper actions.

" Krodham Jnaana Naashanam " . Anger will destroy wisdom. " Lobham Bhakthi

Naashanam " . Greed will destroy devotion.

56. How does Geetha illustrate that 'desire leads to despair'?

In the verse: " Dhyaayatho vishaayan pumsah, sangastheshu upajayathe. Sangaaht

samjaayathe kaamaah, kaamath krodhobhijayathe. " " Krodhaath bhavathi sammohah,

sammohaath smrithi vibhramah, Smrithi bramshaath buddhi naasho, buddhi naashaath

pranashyathi. " Brooding over sense objects attachment is born, from attachment

comes desire, from desire sprouts anger, from anger proceeds delusion, from

delusion results confused memory and ruin of reason. Due to the ruin of reason

he perishes

57. What are the three stages that make an aspirant merge in God?

Jnaathum knowing about god, Dhrashtum - seeing God face to face and Praveshtum -

merging in God.

58. What is the illustration given by Swami to explain these stages?

We first hear the news that sweet mangoes are available in the market. This is

the stage of 'jnaathum - fetching the mangoes and feeling happy of the

possession is 'dhrashtum', tasting and enjoying the fruits as 'praveshtum'.

59. Which is more fruitful - the worship of God with name and form or worship of

God without form and name?

Both the types of worship is important but as long as a devotee is body

conscious and does Saadhana through the body mind, intellect complex he has to

take to the worship of God with name and form.

60. What does Geetha say about Avathaaric mission?

Avatharana means, descent, Avatharana is the descent of God for the ascent of

mankind. The Lord says " whenever there is a decline in the practice of Dharma

and Adharma prevails I incarnate. I incarnate to protect the virtuous and punish

the wicked.

61. What is the message of the Vibhuti yoga?

The Vibhuthi Yoga exemplifies how Divinity is immanent in the creation.

62. What is the purpose of the Visvaruupa Samdharshana yoga?

The Vishvaruupa Samdharshana yoga projects the entire cosmos in the form of the

Lord. God is not exhausted in His creation.

63. What are the qualities of an Sthitha Pragna?

Sthitha Prajna is one who has complex control over his senses, has steady mind,

unaffected by the world of pluralities, he is ever established in God. He is

equal minded and ever alert. He is free and is always at peace and joy.

64. How can the despondency of Arjuna be called a yoga?

The despondency of Arjuna was not an ordinary type of despondency characterized

by lack of courage and fear. Arjuna's despondency was beneficial. It tested

hissincerity and teadfastness. It induced him to seek unquestioning refuge in

the Lord. Hence Arjuna's Vishaadha or despondency is given a dignified name -

yoga.

65. How does Lord Krishna explain the efficacy of the caste system?

Lord Krishna says that He himself has created the caste system according to

people's natural attributes and aptitudes. It is based on Guna and Karma. The

four castes, the Brahmana, the Kshathriya, the Vaishya and the Shuudhra are like

the four limbs of human body. It is said that the Brahamanas are born from the

head of the Lord, the Kshathriyas from the shoulders, the Vaishyas from the

thighs and the Shuudhras from the feet. Just as each limb is important and has a

function of its own, but interdependence so too all these castes are equally

important. Further by virtue of the Gunas they possess, they can transcend the

castes.

66. What does Geetha say about speech habit?

The words spoken must be true, must be devoid of passion and should not hurt

others even if it be true.

67. What is the meaning of these terms as given by Swami to - SAADHU, SAMAADHI,

MOKSHA, PANDIT.

A SAADHU is not just a monk or a sanyaasi who wears an ochre robe. A saadhu is

one who has sathva guna, who practises Sathya, Dharma, Love and Compassion.One

who fosters Sathwa guna in society and spreads sacred values of life. SAMAADHI

is made of two syllables Sama + dhi. Saama means equal, and 'dhi' means buddhi

so it means equal mindedness. MOKSHA is Moha kshaya. PANDIT is one who has equal

vision - Samadarsan.

68. What is the significance of Dhaivaasura Sampad Vibhaga yoga?

Dhaivaasura Sampadvibhaagayoga describes the virtues that one should cultivate

and the vices that one should discard.

69. Describe the tree of Samsaara.

The tree of Samsaara is compared to the imperishable Ashwattha tree (Peepal)

with its roots above and branches below. The leaves are the Vedhas. The branches

spread above and below. They are nourished by the three gunas, sense objects are

its buds, the roots stretch forth nourishing the tree. Iswara is the tap root of

the tree sustaining from above. The roots stretch forth below in the world of

men originating in action. Its form is not perceived here - neither its end, nor

its origin, nor its existence is visible. The phenomenon vanishes to one,

attaining Brahma Jnaana. But it continues to exist for all others, in ignorance.

Non-attachment is the axe to cut down the tree of Samsaara, seeking refuge in

the eternal cosmic spirit.

70. What are the seven excellences of (STHREE) woman as mentioned in the Vibuthi

yoga?

The excellences in a woman are Fame, Fortune, Speech, Memory, Intelligence,

Consistency and Endurance.

71. How does Swami explain the eternal longing of man 'I want peace' and how can

one attain peace?

" I WANT PEACE " remove the I which is the Ego, remove also WANT which is desire

and what remains is PEACE.

72. Complete these quotations of Swami:

a. Death is the _____________of ___________

b. Death is sweeter than the __________of ignorance.

c. As you______________so you_______________.

d. The slokas of the Geetha will banish the __________hearts (verses).

e. Mind is the puppet of the ______________ we take.

a. Death is the dress of life.

b. Death is sweeter than the blindness of ignorance.

c. As you sow, so you reap.

d. The slokas of the Geetha will banish the soka in our hearts.

e. Mind is the puppet of the food we take.

73. What is the significance of the following similies:

(a) Goods wagon, (b) Fan with three blades, © Match box.

a. Goods wagon: Just as on the goods wagon the date of its return is written, so

too man is sent into the world with his death date already fixed.

b. Fan with three blades. The three blades stand for the three Gunas. When these

three Gunas are in union and when there is balance, the individual is happy,

just as the fan gives good breeze when the three blades move in one direction

only.

c. MATCH BOX: If we want to light fire, we need not strike all the matchsticks

in the box, one or two would do. Similarly, if we want to attain Jnaana, we need

not memorise all the verses in the Geetha. It is enough if we learn one or two

and practise them in daily life.

74. The following quotations of Swami throws light on certain teachings of the

Geetha - explain.

a. Less luggage more comfort make travel a pleasure.

b. Be in the World but let not the world enter you.

c. Food -> Head -> God

d. Man minus desire is God

e. What matters is renunciation in action and not renunciation of action.

QUOTATIONS - WHAT THEY CONVEY

a. This quotation means, the less desires you have, the more comfortable will be

your journey of life. Then life will be full of joy.

b. You may live in the world but should not allow the worldly tendencies to bind

you. You must develop detachment Vairaagya).

c. As the food so is the head. As the head so is the mind. As is the mind so is

the conduct. As is the conduct so is God's grace.

d. A man without desire can realise God.

e. This is the sum and substance of Karma yoga. One should not desist from doing

yoga. One should not desist from doing work. One must do work without desire for

the fruits.

75. What are the two verses that serve as two banks of the river of life?

" Shraddhaavaan Labhathe Jnaanam " - One who has steadfastness and sincerity can

obtain wisdom. " Samshayaathmaa vinashyathi " - One who doubts will come to ruin.

76. What is the significance of the verse:

Pathram Pushpam phalam thoyam yome bhakthya prayacchathi tad aham bhakthi

apahrtham ahsnaami prayatatmonah (IX/66)

This verse means that God will accept anything you offer with love, be it a

leaf, a flower or water. But Swami says that body should be the leaf, the flower

is the heart and the water is tears of joy. We have to offer only these three.

77. How can a lazy fellow interpret the verse:

Sarva dharmaan parityajya

Maamekam sharanam vraja

Ahamthvaa sarva papebhyo mokshayishyami maasulchah

A lazy fellow who does not work will quote the verse and justify his laziness.

" Has not the Lord said: Give up all Dharmas, and seek my refuge. I shall grant

Moksha " .

78. Mention at least three verses that point out the

a) " Beejammaam Sarva bhoothaanam " .

I am present as the seed in all the living beings. Know me as the eternal seed

of all beings.

b) " Mamaivaamsho Jeevaloke Jeeva Bhuutha Sanaathanah " .

An eternal portion of myself having become the Jeeva.

c) " Eeshvara Sarva Bhuuthaanaam. "

The Lord dwells in all beings.

79. What are the three types of Sharanaagathi?

The three types of Sharanagathi are:

a. " Thavaivaaham " meaning I am Thine.

b. " Mamaiva thwam. " You are mine.

c. " Thwame vaaham. " Thou art I.

80. What is the meaning of total surrender?

Total surrender means: Surrendering to the Lord body mind and heart - with a

feeling " nothing is mine. " Everything is yours. Thy will shall prevail

81. What is the key to gain spiritual wisdom?

The key to gain spiritual wisdom is sense control.

82. How does Lord Krishna describe Aathma?

Aathma cannot be cut by any weapon, cannot be burnt by fire, cannot be wetted by

water and cannot be dried. It is immutable, all pervading, stable and firm

83. What is the meaning given by Swami to MAN?

MAN means Maaya removed. Aathma seen and Nirvaana attained

84. What is the foundation for the mansion of the Geetha?

Arjuna Vishaada yoga or the Yoga of Arjuna's despondency is the foundation for

the mansion of Geetha.

85. How should one regard and revere the Geetha the song and word of God?

The Geetha is not a text to be worshipped with flowers, nor is it a text the

verses of which should be committed to memory. It is the song of the Lord, the

word of God, so the word should be obeyed and put into practice.

86. " Dharmakshethre Kurukshethre " is the line with which the Geetha starts: what

is the meaning of these terms?

Dharmakshetra and Kurukshetra means : Man when he is born as a child, his heart

is pure and is a Dharmakshetra, as he grows it becomes Kurukshetra, a battle

ground. Kuru means to do. Hence by being good and doing good, Kurukshetra can be

transformed into Dharmakshetra.

87. Aathma is described as free and independent, then what is the meaning of

Aathma Samyamana Yoga?

In this context Aathma means mind. So it stands for mind control.(Dhyaanam).

88. What is meditation?

Meditation is concentration on God to the exclusion of everything else. In

meditation Dhyaata one who meditates and dhyaanam the process of meditation

Dheya the object of meditation all the three should merge. The person who

meditates should become one with the object of meditation.

89. How can we say that the Geetha is Universal Scripture?

The Geetha is text book on the conduct of life; what man should do to be happy

and peaceful. It is a practical guide to the art and science of life in the

secular world and spiritual world. Its message is for the entire mankind

90. How could Arjuna rise to the occasion and fight?

Arjuna said " Karishye vachanam tahva " I shall act according to your word. He

fought and won.

91. What is the symbolical significance of Kurukshethra battle?

The two armies pitted against one another, the Paandava Army and the Kaurava

army stand for the eternal struggle between the good and evil forces within man

92. What is Akshara Parbrahma yoga?

Akshara Parabrahma Yoga means attainment of yoga through the contemplation of

AUM (Omkara) the imperishable. Akshara means that which is imperishable.

93. Krishna says that he had first taught the Geetha to the Sun and the Sun to

Manu as he is teaching to Arjuna? What is the meaning?

When Lord Krishna says, " Arjuna, just as I am teaching you the inner knowledge

of Aathma, I taught it to the Sun, the Sun to Manu, Manu to Ishwaku, means:

Arjuna I am unborn, I am infinite, I am omniscient and omnipresent, I have

neither beginning nor an end " . He is the eternal Saarathi of mankind.

94. How can ignorance or Ajnan be removed?

By using the sword of Jnaan, by using the fire of Jnaana, Ajnaana can be cut off

and burnt.

95. What is the verse that says " nothing is greater than self discipline "

" Na Shreyo Niyamam Vinaa " . Without the observance of discipline, no good can be

accrued.

96. What is the verse that says " you shall raise self by your own self "

" Uddhareth aathmanaathmaanam, naathmaanam avasaadhayeth Aathmaiva hi aathmano

bandhuh aathmaiva ripuraathmanah " Let man raise himself by his own self; let him

not debase himself. For he is himself his friend, himself his foe.

97. Who were the people other than Arjuna who heard the Geetha?

Hanumaan on the flag staff, Sanjaya and Dhritharashtra.

98. Did Krishna teach the Geetha only to enlighten Arjuna?

Krishna himself says " Arjuna, you are just a pretext for the celestial song to

emanate from me " " Nimitthamaathram bhava Savya Saachin " Sage Vyasa with his

poetic genius describes that the Geethaamritha is like the milk drawn from the

Upanishadic cows, having Arjuna as the calf by the cowherd Gopaala for the

benefit of men of purified intellect.

99. Give the meaning of the last verse of the Geetha?

The last verse means: Wherever there is Krishna, the 'Yogeshvara' one who works

for the welfare of the world, one who embodies sacrifice with all divine

attributes, where Arjuna Dhanurdhara the wielder of the bow there will be

prosperity, glory and felicity. The wielder of the bow symbolises the human

effort. The yoga of the divine in conjunction of human effort will lead to the

fulfillment of the life here and the attainment of liberation.

100. What is the famous quotation of Swami that portrays the greatness of the

Geetha?

baba says: geetha is the universal mother.

geetha is the messenger of god.

geetha is the lifebuoy to cross the ocean of life.

geetha is the staff and support for spiritual seekers.

geetha is a casket of sacred manthras.

geetha is a beautiful garden of flowers.

geetha is the royal road to liberation.

this is the word of SAI.

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