The Bhagavad Gita and Love

The Bhagavad Gita and Love
Dr. Yashodhara P
�The Bhagavad Gita and Love� is a book that explores the wisdom of the Bhagavad
Gita, one of the most revered spiritual texts from ancient India. The book is divided
into three chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Gita�s teachings and
its relevance to the concept of love.
Chapter I provides a brief overview of the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita,
highlighting the important verses and their significance. The Gita, often referred
to as the �Song of God,� is a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna
that offers eternal spiritual guidance. Many followers of Sanatana Dharma have
adopted the Bhagavad Gita as a guide for their spiritual practices and daily life.
The Ramakrishna Mission emphasizes that the essence of the Gita is to engage
in spiritual discipline to realize one�s true nature. Swami Prabhupada�s �Bhagavad
Gita As It Is� is considered one of the most profound philosophical and religious
dialogues known to humanity.
Chapter II presents a story of a couple who spent 45 years together. Throughout
their marriage, the wife believed that her husband loved her deeply. However, when
the husband decided to leave for the USA, leaving her alone at home despite knowing
her fear of being alone, she began to question the true nature of their relationship.
Chapter III delves into the concept of love according to the Bhagavad Gita. The
text teaches that devotion towards God is the highest form of love in the world. The
divine relationship between Lord Krishna and Radha is often cited as an example of
this pure love, as they never married. Krishna emphasizes that those who surrender
to Him with love and dedication will be liberated from the cycle of birth and death