Srimad Bhagwad Gita with Poetic Translation (Lord Krishna's Yoga of Equanimity Samatwa Yoga)

About the Book An effort is made here to make rhyming translation of Srimad Bhagwadgita by using the words as easy and close to the sense as possible. In the text while translating, short comments are mentioned wherever necessary to bring clarity of meaning.

Certain principles, systems, stages and methods are so beautifully intertwined during Krishna's discussion with Arjun that one really needs His blessings and understanding to know the details thereof. To name a few, the most accredited philosophy and system of Maharishi Patanjali is nicely covered in chapter six. The most precious gift Lord has given is the system of yoga of equanimity (samatwa yog) which when practised will grant esoteric knowledge (ritambhara pragya).

Entire translation is attempted keeping the main frame of teachings of the lord Krishna, of his system known as samatwa yoga.

About the Author Born in a middle class family, the author inherited holy sanskars from his devout parents. As they were already following the system, he commenced the esoteric practices (antaric satsang) as a young teenager under the guidance of pujya Jiyaji of Ramashram Satsang, Mathura. The founder of the same, param sant Dr. Chaturbhuj Sahay Ji later offered the author unto the lotus feet of his Holy Master Mahatma Shri Ramchandra Ji Maharaj.

Inspite of his busy and long public service, he kept his spiritual knowledge and achievements to himself alone. His family was like the other wheel of the chariot of his spiritual progress, which continuously advanced due to unflinching spiritual practice, study of sacred literature and contacts with available disciples of Mahatma Ji and their followers.

Introduction Lord Krishna was most astounding personality ever appeared on this earth. To say that he was enlightened since birth is his infinitesimal virtue. All other prophets and founders of different dogmas, sects and systems had done hard penance and practices in life and then achieved the enlightenment.

Extremely rare souls do descend on earth who, besides being enlightened, exhibit since birth to punish the evil doers in case they do not correct themselves on persuasion. They descend to redefine prevalent rules and systems of righteousness (dharma) and restore the right path for the dwellers and future generations. Lord Krishna was such a personality. All the three supernal capabilities since birth i.e. enlightenment, empowerment to punish, and resetting the rules of righteousness make such a soul to be an incarnation. All other pious souls taking birth on earth are categorized as reformers who could modify the teachings of an incarnate to suit the mental capabilities and environmental conditions. All holy saints and prophets belong to this category.

Not a single incident or happening or pastime of the life of Lord Krishna is without teaching for a common man. It may be birth in a prison, or opening of doors of prison for his escape to Gokul, or playing with his mates, or stealing of butter from other houses, or killing of demons sent by his maternal uncle Kans, or lifting of mountain or leaving Gokul for Mathura and killing of Kans and many others, or taking away all his followers to Dwarka for setting up of his kingdom there, or taking part in rajsuy yagya of Yudhishthir etc. Most virtuous act was to support and fight for righteousness.

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