The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita
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Mahatma Gandhi
[This book] became an infallible guide of conduct. It became my dictionary of daily reference. - Mahatma Gandhi
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A book that everybody should read. - Paulo Coelho
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The Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita

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In the heart of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, lies a gem of spiritual wisdom and philosophical depth: The Bhagavad Gita. This timeless scripture unfolds through a profound dialogue between Arjuna, a warrior prince teetering on the edge of a monumental battle, and Lord Krishna, who serves as his charioteer and spiritual guide. As the anticipation of conflict stirs the air, Krishna imparts to Arjuna essential teachings on duty, righteousness, and the eternal nature of the soul, steering him through a personal crisis that mirrors the eternal human struggle between the material and the spiritual. The Bhagavad Gita, with its universal themes, transcends its historical setting to offer guidance on navigating the moral and ethical dilemmas of life. Krishna’s discourse covers the spectrum of human experience, advocating for a life of action imbued with devotion, selfless service, and contemplation, leading to ultimate liberation. Through its poetic verses, the Gita presents a roadmap for living a life of virtue, balance, and inner peace, urging individuals to see beyond the transient to the eternal and to find in their innermost selves the path to true knowledge, love, and the divine.

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0401
1 Jan
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[This book] became an infallible guide of conduct. It became my dictionary of daily reference. - Mahatma Gandhi
A book that everybody should read. - Paulo Coelho
Wim Hof's answer to "What do you give to people as gifts?"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recommended this book on Twitter.
Naval Ravikant tweeted about this book.
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.
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