Bhagavad Geetha Summary

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The sacred scripture Bhagavad Geetha that appeared in India more than 5000 years ago, has remained one of the most popular, and acclaimed scriptures of the world ever since sage Vyasa presented it to the world. This scripture is translated in many languages all over the world. Many scholars, religious leaders, Philosophers and spiritual masters, writers and public figures have given their commentaries on this scripture starting from Adi Shankara onwards. This is also interpreted in different ways by the followers of different ancient philosophies of India. It is continuing to attract more and more readers, writers, commentators, translators from all across the world irrespective of their religion, nationality, profession and so on. The wide applicability, vastness and depth of its contents have also given rise to many debates and also criticisms mainly because of certain misconceptions.
This book that is meant for the common man is written in very simple language. It is divided in to two parts; the first part that is a prologue gives a background and an overall picture of this ancient scripture, about Lord …show more content…

ishna who has imparted the ancient ultimate spiritual knowledge through this scripture, Sage Vyasa who is the author who composed the verses for Bhagavad Geetha, Mahabhatratha, the longest and fantastic epic in the world in which Bhagavad Geetha forms a portion, an overall view of Bhagavad Geetha, some of the the Vedic and Upanishadic verses the essence of which are found in this scripture, the essential teachings of Bhagavad Geetha, a few of the oft repeated terms found in this Scripture and their multiple meanings, defense against the main criticisms leveled against this sacred scripture, the greatness of Bhagavad Geetha and the sayings of a few great men appreciating and marveling at the supreme

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