The Living Gita
The Living Gita
Sri Swami Satchidananda
Morgan Spurlock
I got a lot out of it. - Morgan Spurlock
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The Living Gita

The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavad Gita - A Commentary for Modern Readers

Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Sri Swami Satchidananda
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In the heart of the battlefield, where the clamor of clashing ideologies and familial bonds being torn apart echoes, "The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavad Gita - A Commentary for Modern Readers" by Sri Swami Satchidananda emerges as a beacon of wisdom and enlightenment. Through the timeless dialogues between Arjuna, the tormented warrior on the verge of moral collapse, and Krishna, the manifestation of divine guidance, this commentary unravels profound philosophical and spiritual insights. It transforms an ancient epic into a relevant, living guide that speaks directly to the modern soul, grappling with dilemmas of duty, righteousness, and the pursuit of spiritual awakening amidst the chaos of the world. Sri Swami Satchidananda, with his profound understanding and compassionate vision, navigates readers through the complexities of the Gita's teachings, making the sublime messages accessible and applicable to everyday life. The commentary illuminates how the battlefield is not just a physical locale but a metaphor for the internal struggles that each individual faces. In a world teetering on the brink of material and spiritual devastation, "The Living Gita" offers solace, insight, and the promise of inner peace through the realization of the indwelling Spirit. It stands not just as a religious text but as a universal guide to living a life of meaning, purpose, and harmony.

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Released
1988
15 Jan
Length
326
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I got a lot out of it. - Morgan Spurlock
When your intelligence is shaken by the conflicting opinions of others don’t get upset over it, because you know the truth. Just accept their opinions as mere words. You simply feel, “Yes, that’s what they feel. Let them feel that way.” It may appear to be conflicting, but you give the freedom to others to think the way they want and say what they want. The enlightened person is not affected by that.
— Sri Swami Satchidananda, The Living Gita

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