Gita Subodhini (English):by Gauranga Darshan Das

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Bhagavad-gita systematically presents the knowledge of the eternal soul, temporary body, the art of working without reactions, the three modes that influence all beings, regulated habits, how to speak, how to eat, how to recreate, how to donate, mind control, sense control, meditation, the art of rendering service to the Supreme, various powers of God, attachment, detachment and so on. Thus Bhagavad-gita is a standard reference manual for all human beings who seek to know the truth, refine their intellect and uplift their consciousness.

The expanse and depth of the Bhagavad-gita is better appreciated from the commentaries of great ācāryas, or spiritual teachers. In Gitä Subodhini, I have made a humble attempt to present the flow of the Bhagavad-gita concisely based on the explanations of Srila Prabhupada, Śrila Viśvanātha Cakravarti Thakura and Śrila Baladeva Vidyābhūṣaṇa. For a detailed explanation of each verse, one may refer to the commentaries of these great ācāryas.

Initially I restrained writing this book, as there are already various study guides for the Bhagavad-gita presented by many experienced teachers and authors. They are very helpful and I too personally took help from them for my own understanding of the Gita. Yet several devotees including many seniors who appreciated my earlier works- Bhagavata Subodhini and Caitanya Subodhini-requested me to present the Bhagavad gita in a similar concise format. Therefore, although I hesitated and delayed significantly, I finally submitted to the desires of devotees and now offering this Gita Subodhini to the readers of the Gita.