The Wisdom of the Gita

by J.M. Mehta

All the literature of the world is puny and insignificant in front of the Bhagwat Gita- once remarked the famous American writer and philosopher, H.D.Thoreau. This book is an outcome of a deep study of the Gita over a long period and broadly covers the main teachings enshrined in the scripture. In fact, Gita is not merely a holy book meant for reverence and ritual worship, but it is a fountain spring of true knowledge and wisdom and can be considered as a manual for righteous living. This small book acquaints the readers with the fundamentals of life, which include the human body and the soul, pleasure and pain, God and nature, good and evil, the different qualities inherent in human beings, yoga, meditation, desires and similar other aspects. The book has been specially designed for the busy man of the present day, who has no time to read voluminous titles! Some *The Goal of The man who remains same in pain and pleasure, and who is wise makes himself fit for eternal life. *The Charity given as a matter of duty and without expectation of return, to the right and deserving person, at the right time and place is Satvik. *Whatsoever makes the unwavering and unsteady mind wander away, let him restrain and bring it back to the control of the self alone. *A true devotee is one who has no ill-will to any being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from egoism and self sense, even-minded in pain and pleasure, and patient

110 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2011

Reviews

[Tushar · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the book suggests, this book deals with the wisdom of the Gita.As the author says people see the Gita as the object of reverence and just put it in there home and worship it and do not learn from it.The author writes this book so that people can learn from this great scripture "the Gita" and apply it in their life.The first chapter begins with the background of the Gita i.e. How it came into existence? This book mainly deals with verses of chapter 2, chapter 3 and other significant verses from other chapters.Gita is so enriched with the wisdom that everyone should read it at least once.Mahatma Gandhi once said " The Gita is the universal mother.I find solace in the Gita which I even in the sermon on the mount.When disappoint stares me in the face and all alone, I see not one ray of light, I go back to the Gita. I find a verse here and a verse there, and immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming tragedies." This book is written in simple language so that you will understand the real essence of The Gita.The author tells you about the complex messages in the Gita in simple language.As The Gita discusses Life, death, nature, meditation, soul, desire, how to control once mind so that you can leave peaceful life, God-realization and how to achieve your highest goal which is God-realization.The author discusses all these things in his book by referencing verses from the Gita in lucid language.
I liked the book accept there are few spelling mistakes.

[MADHUSUDAN VIJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Understand Bhagbat Gita in a simple way.

Very good small book. I you found yourself tough to read and understand Bhagbat gita. Read this to understand in a simple way

[Shajan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple book to know the essentials of Gita