Download or read book The Gita Way written by Shweta Chandra and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gita Way'' is an irreligious take on the tenets of the Bhagavad Gita. Without delving into either mythological or God-centric discourse, the book attempts to understand and explain various insights from the Gita through, in the author''s words, derived theory and application. ''The Gita Way'' attempts to shed light on matters of self-realisation, and identifying and following the path to achieve the purpose of life. Within the framework of Vedic philosophy represented by Gita, this book explores: - How to discover the swa-bhava, the inherent natural strength of our real-self? - Is my profession aligned with my swa-bhava? What is my purpose of life? - What is the real meaning of moksha, the liberation? How the realization of individual purpose leads us to attain supreme purpose we are born to achieve. - How yoga of knowledge, karma and devotion is applied to realise self, stay on the path of the goal and attain the real purpose? Unlike other books on Bhagavad Gita, ''The Gita Way'' is not a chapter wise discourse. Instead it presents deduced concepts in first place supported with relevant reference from the whole Gita. For example, in the first chapter of this book, you may get a reference of last chapter of Gita relevant to the topic of discussion. Few thought provoking quotes from the book: ""Whether we are believers or non-believers, one thing is evident: that we exist. There is no disparity in the intensity of our existence, no matter who we are. I exist, and the significance of my existence is second to none."" ""Lack of knowledge is ignorance which creates fear."" ""All of us have one thing common in our respective goals: to reach the peak in whatever profession we choose. The difference is in the clarity of the goal, whether it is known or yet to be known, whether it is in dreams or in action."" ""Even a failure can point you in the right direction to re-approach your goal, but this is possible only if you accept failure with a stable mind."" ""The consciousness of self, with self-respect, drives a larger purpose. The consciousness of self, with an inflated ego, creates an illusion in the purpose of life."" ""Wealth is the reward of having achieved a goal; it is not the goal in itself. Even if we follow the path that is travelled by the person who has acquired wealth, we end up following his goals rather than our own."" ""The state of indecisiveness comes when our knowledge and intellect fail to differentiate between two choices."" ""There is no limit to knowledge. If we have a real quest, the whole universe is too small to explore in a lifetime. The yoga of knowledge is making knowledge work for us."" ""Each one of us has something unique in us. All we need is to identify that."" ""The path to realising the purpose of life becomes visible only after knowing the nuances of natural strengths, which give unconditional enthusiasm. We like working on them with incessant power. They unlock concealed energy inside us and give a positive push to travel an extra mile."" ""The foundation of devotion is the conviction in a purpose. Without conviction, the mind keeps evaluating options, keeping devotion at a distance. Devotion is the state of single-mindedness and is at its best form when applied to a single goal."" ""Devotion for knowledge gives focus and devotion for karma gives perseverance. Both, focus and perseverance are states of mind and essential elements for any accomplishment."" ""Joy comes from small things on the path to achieving the big purpose. This could be in the form of an accomplishment, an idea, love, a relationship, or even professional success."" ""Inaction is a symptom of wastage of time, which is akin to wasting life, since we do not know how much time we have."" ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Shweta Chandra, 34, a post graduate in organic chemistry, is a self-employed consultant. After working with Birla Shloka Edutech, she left the promisin

Download or read book Paths to God written by Ram Dass and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, readers have turned to the Bhagavad Gita for inspiration and guidance as they chart their own spiritual paths. As profound and powerful as this classic text has been for generations of seekers, integrating its lessons into the ordinary patterns of our lives can ultimately seem beyond our reach. Now, in a fascinating series of reflections, anecdotes, stories, and exercises, Ram Dass gives us a unique and accessible road map for experiencing divinity in everyday life. In the engaging, conversational style that has made his teachings so popular for decades, Ram Dass traces our journey of consciousness as it is reflected in one of Hinduism’s most sacred texts. The Gita teaches a system of yogas, or “paths for coming to union with God.” In Paths to God, Ram Dass brings the heart of that system to light for a Western audience and translates the Gita’s principles into the manual for living the yoga of contemporary life. While being a guide to the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Paths to God is also a template for expanding our definition of ourselves and allowing us to appreciate a new level of meaning in our lives.

Download or read book The Teachings of Bhagavad Gita written by Richa Tilokani and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does one face sorrow and problems in life? What can allay the anxiety and stress inherent in the materialistic modern society? How can one get in touch with higher consciousness and strike a balance between the spiritual and worldly goals? If you are looking for answers to questions like these and searching for ways to empower your life, begin the quest with this volume, which presents the essence of one of the world’s most sacred texts in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The Bhagavad Gita, a treasure trove of divine wisdom, was shared by Lord Krishna with Arjuna, the Pandava prince, at the battlefield of Kurukshetra, right before the Mahabharata or the ‘Great War’ began. It comprises 700 Sanskrit shlokas translated into English, which inspire one to seek and understand the profound truths of life through the ancient principles of Karma Yoga (the art of work), Gyan Yoga (the art of knowledge) and Bhakti Yoga (the art of devotion). These eternal principles help to live life to the fullest, so that one can work better, think better and live better by tapping into higher consciousness, accessing the spiritual dimension and nurturing the pure self. The Teachings of Bhagavad Gita is a perfect source to discover the art of self-empowerment by exploring the various facets of this most sacred text and imbibing its all-encompassing wisdom to attain unending joy, peace and success.

Download or read book The Gita For Children written by Roopa Pai and published by Swift Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The truth is, Partha,' Krishna said, 'that there is no "better" path. Both paths – the path of knowledge and the path of action – work just as well. It is up to you to pick the one that you are suited to.' The Bhagavad Gita is a profound book from India that people have cherished for over 2500 years. It emphasises kindness and understanding when we make mistakes, and tells a compelling story about Prince Arjuna and his friend Krishna. They engage in a crucial conversation about the war against the most powerful and dangerous enemy of all – the one that lives within our minds. Roopa Pai's spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling is engaging, easy to grasp, and leaves a lasting impact. After you finish reading, you'll find yourself contemplating its wisdom and feeling a sense of inner strength.

Download or read book Gita in 18 days written by Vrushali Date and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gita in 18 days is a collection of synopsis derived from the eighteen chapters of the greatest philosophy told to mankind by Shri Krishna in The Bhagwat Gita. When I was in troubled waters, The Bhagavad Gita showed me a clear path to a content and disciplined lifestyle. I want to spread the same message to others who are seeking answers and have begun their journey of self-realization. It is said that one will find all answers to questions in the Gita. The Bhagavad Gita is a lifestyle guide for a happy and content life. The book attempts to simplify the teachings in the Gita for a quicker understanding and implementation of the same in our day-to-day lives.

Download or read book The Bhagavad Gita written by Eknath Easwaran and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bhagavad Gita: one of three new editions of the books in Eknath Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality series On this path, effort never goes to waste, and there is no failure. Even a little effort towards spiritual awareness will protec...

Download or read book The Eternal Way written by Roy Eugene Davis and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the earliest commentaries on the popular and highly respected yoga scripture known as the Bhagavad Gita. Roy Eugene Davis explains the inner meaning in the light of Kriya Yoga in this new commentary on this scripture. Its seven hundred verses encourage the reader to acquire Self-knowledge and to intentionally engage in constructive performance of personal duties along with dedicated spiritual endeavor--to practice Kriya Yoga. The Sanskrit word kriya means action. Yoga can mean to yoke or unite soul awareness with God; practice of procedures for this purpose; or samadhi, the realization of spiritual wholeness, the culmination of successful practice.

Download or read book Bhagavad Gita on Effective Leadership written by Pujan Roka and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timeless Wisdom for Leaders The Bhagavad Gita has been considered a scriptural summary of ancient teachings and wisdom of the East. It has withstood the test of time for thousands of years and has been studied in the contexts of philosophy, theology, and literature. Bhagavad Gita on Effective Leadership is the first to compare its wisdom with theories and practices of leadership. Contemporary topics such as ‘emotional intelligence’ and ‘servant leadership’ were already discussed in the Bhagavad Gita thousands of years ago. This book explains how those and many other leadership topics were explored in the ancient text and how they are still relevant today. In the early 2000s, Pujan Roka studied the relevance of the Bhagavad Gita to the business world and in 2006, published his analysis in Bhagavad Gita on Effective Leadership. He is currently Director of Product Management at Cox Communications in Atlanta. He has written extensively for publications like The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Chief Executive.

Download or read book Finding Meaning in Life with the Bhagavad Gita written by Nandini Mirani and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhagavad Gita is one of the world oldest and most influential spiritual text. It is in the form of a dialogue between prince Arjuna and Krishna, on the great battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna is filled with despair about the violence and death the imminent war will cause and is also grappling with other moral dilemnas. The Krishna-Arjuna dialogues cover a broad range of topics, touching upon ethical concerns and philosophical issues that go far beyond the war that is about to take place. In this beautifully illustrated book, Neema Majmudar, Nandini Mirani and Saloni Jhaveri give us profound insights into the teachings of Lord Krishna by translating, analysing and explaining forty five key verses of the Gita especially chosen for their logic, wisdom and practicality. 'Finding Meaning in Life with the Bhagavad Gita' will enable us to address the larger challenges in life that we have little control over, such as pandemics, wars, and economic crisis, as well as concerns which are unique to each one of us-- the search for meaning in our daily existence, success in our careers, happiness in our personal lives, and also our longing for personal fulfillment. Neema Majmudar has a Master's degree in International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, New York. She has studied the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit with Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a great Vedanta scholar and visionary. She worked for almost twenty years at the United Nations before becoming a full time teacher of Vedanta and the Gita. Neema and her husband, Surya Tahora, conduct regular workshops and retreats on Vedanta. Nandini Mirani has an MBA in finance from Boston University. She serves as an active trustee of the non-profit Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Gujarat, India. Saloni Jhaveri has an AB in economics from Barnard College. She co-founded and ran a software company for twenty two years. She has been involved with the TImes Litfest as a curator for children's events.

Download or read book The Puzzles of Life written by Nihar Satpathy and published by BlueRose Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The puzzles that we face in life are many. Our mind perennially craves for answers to most of them. In this book, the author delves into the Bhagavad Gita in his quest for answers to some of the questions that continually afflict us, such as: How Does Self-Confidence Matter? Is Being Good to Everybody a Weakness? Is This Life and Body a Delusion? Does Truth Always Triumph? Should We Bother About Our Reputation? Which One is Superior—An Idea or an Action? Why Don’t Our Actions Bring the Desired Results? Why Do People Worship God? When is the Clash Between Good and Evil Going to end?"

Download or read book The Great Work of Your Life written by Stephen Cope and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring guide to finding your life’s purpose—what spiritual teachers call dharma—through mindfulness and self-exploration. Stephen Cope says that in order to have a fulfilling life you must discover the deep purpose hidden at the very core of your self. The secret to unlocking this mystery, he asserts, can be found in the pages of a two-thousand-year-old spiritual classic called the Bhagavad Gita—an ancient allegory about the path to dharma, told through a timeless dialogue between the fabled archer, Arjuna, and his divine mentor, Krishna. Cope takes readers on a step-by-step tour of this revered tale and highlights well-known Western lives that embody its central principles—including such luminaries as Jane Goodall, Walt Whitman, Susan B. Anthony, John Keats, and Harriet Tubman, along with stories of ordinary people as well. If you’re feeling lost in your own life’s journey, The Great Work of Your Life may help you to find and to embrace your true calling. Praise for The Great Work of Your Life “Keep a pen and paper handy as you read this remarkable book: It’s like an owner’s manual for the soul.”—Dani Shapiro, author of Devotion “A masterwork . . . You’ll find inspiration in these pages. You’ll gain a better appreciation of divine guidance and perhaps even understand how you might better hear it in your own life.”—Yoga Journal “I am moved and inspired by this book, the clarity and beauty of the lives lived in it, and the timeless dharma it teaches.”—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart “A rich source of contemplation and inspiration [that] encourages readers . . . to discover and fully pursue their inner self’s calling.”—Publishers Weekly “Fabulous . . . If you have ever wondered what your purpose is, this book is a great guide to help you on your path.”—YogaHara

Download or read book Youth Reflection of Universe written by Pankaj Jagannath Jayswal and published by Orangebooks Publication. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about youth, have strong potential to success materially as well as spiritually, facing challenges, obstacles, as a parent, teacher and society, how it needs to be handled, is the main theme of this book.

Download or read book The Science of Self Realization written by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda and published by Stranger Journalism. This book was released on 1977 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Geeta Way of Life written by Kashinath G. Warty and published by Bombay : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. This book was released on 1971 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Book of Life written by Kamlesh Patel and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes understanding the Bhagavad-Gita easier with practical questions and practical answers. Very unique book which will benefit everyone. One can cross the ocean of miseries by following the teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita.

Download or read book The Living Gita written by Swami Satchidananda and published by INTEGRAL YOGA PUBN. This book was released on 1988 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A finalist for the Publishers' Marketing Association Spiritual Book of the Year Award, this modern translation and commentary makes the deep spiritual truths of India' s timeless classic available to the Western mind in a way never before thought possible. As it is said, The wisest man makes the difficult seem simple.The book includes every verse of the Bhagavad Gita and can also serve well as a lively, enjoyable textbook.

Download or read book Bhagavad Geeta written by Swami Mukundananda and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commentary on 'The Bhagavad Geeta' by Swami Mukundananda