The Bhagavad-Gita stands among the most cherished works of literature of all time.
It records the conversation taking place between the seeker of Truth – Arjuna, and his friend and charioteer – Krishna, the embodiment of total knowledge of life. During the course of their two and one half hour conversation, Arjuna attains the state of full enlightenment – the full realization of his infinite cosmic potential, and with it, the ability to spontaneously perform all action in perfect attunement with the natural laws upholding progress, success, and fulfillment on every level of life.
Maharishi has referred to the Gita as the textbook of the Age of Enlightenment, containing all the laws of nature as applied to human life. In the Introduction to his translations and commentary, he writes, “The Bhagavad-Gita is a complete guide to practical life. It will always be there to rescue man in any situation. It is like an anchor for the ship of life sailing on the turbulent waves of time.”
Seekers of Truth, East and West, have gained inspiration, guidance, and strength from this timeless and universal work of literature, as seen in the following passages:
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