Importance & Relevance of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta in Modern Era ???
IS BHAGVAD GITA RELEVANT IN MODERN TIMES?
Before Beginning this essay, I want to offer my humble
obeisance unto the lotus feet of supreme lord (Sri Krishna) who enchants the
whole universe and I also offer my respectful obeisance unto the lotus feet of
the most glorifying manifestation of Krishna’s love, who not only known as the
queen of Vrindavana but also enchants our supreme lord Krishna (Srimati
Radharani). I offer my obeisance unto HDG A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada,
who is very dear to lord Krishna and at last to all the Vaishnava devotees of
the lord.
HARE KRISHNA! RADHE RADHE!
As you all know Shrimad Bhagavatam, is one of the most sacred and
knowledgeable book in the Vedic literature which is highly admirable &
worshipped by Hindus from many years...
From Vintage to modern period, this pure
and glorifying essential scriptural book is considered as the memorial
powerhouse, which not only describes the transcendental pastimes activities of
lord krishna but also highlights the universal life lesson which ultimately
purifies one’s soul as well as clarify mindset, change perspective towards life
and glorify the importance of indulging into the Bhaktiyoga ,Krishna’s
consciousness and way to find the supermost path of transcendental
realization.(Bg.7.19)
Currently we all are living in the
transformed society of 21st century, and these knowledgeable words
defining central message to the world were given by Lord krishna to arjuna
around 5000 years ago. So, under the current circumstances, Knowledge of
Bhagwad Gita is very important & plays a vital role in our daily lives. It
encourages us to live life with honesty, purity, kindness, discipline &
integrity. By conceptual reading of this scriptural book one can guide himself
to the path of divine self-knowledge & inner peace. Focusing on the mindset
of self-control and understanding that all the materialistic desires of lust,
greed and anger are considered as the gateway of downfall and destruction, one
can cultivate his perspective by serving to the supreme lord of universe with
utmost faith, devotion, love and accepted krishna as purest of all forms and as
a supreme godhead. (Bg.10.8-11)
In this modern era (Kaliyuga) perfect
knowledge of Absolute truth comes only when we perfectly understand krishna’s
power & knowledge without being contaminated from materialistic energies.
(Bg.18.54)
Major point is that this book also
contains some valuable description & facts about how to deal with the
confusion revolving in humans’ mind related to duties assigned to them by
supreme lord and in what way one can fulfil the purpose of his/her birth, which
is relevant for today’s world where the fluctuating mindset of humans affects
their own actions & duties.
In the light of essence & relevance of
reading, observing, adapting and concluding Bhagawat Gita’s norms in the Modern
Age, the lord descends to this mortal world in Vrindavana to give happiness and
pleasure to all the devotees & to prevails Dharma all over the world. Being
free from materially contaminated consciousness Krishna spoke about the
transcendental world (Bg.9.10). Lord Krishna addressing as the original
creator, the creator of brahma (Bg.11.39). Krishna’s personality is so much
powerful that he convinced Arjuna to fight in the Kurukshetra battlefield
without thinking about its consequences (Bg.18.73). Lord Krishna also told that
one can approach to Supreme abode & can reached eternal Kingdom only after
becoming free from all materialistic desires & unwanted expectations.
(Bg.15.5). One can attain salvation by thinking of the supreme at the time of
death (Bg.8.6). The supreme lord indemnifies a person against all reactions of
his/her sins & misdeeds, if such person surrenders unto him with pure love
& devotion in his heart & mind (Bg.18.66). In the material sky we find
the four same conditions of birth, death, disease & old age. So, if one
approach spiritual sky need not to descend again to material sky (Bg.15.6). As
defined in BG interplanetary systematic arrangement are formed for all living
entities which includes Prithviloka also known as Mrityuloka , Swargaloka ,
Devaloka, Brahmaloka , Krsnaloka & the most supreme Goloka. So, if one
approach the supreme planet Goloka, will free from all material inconveniences
(Bg.9.25).
By fixing mind & intelligence on
krishna and performing duties dedicated to krishna one can doubtlessly attain
the supreme lord. (Bg.8.7) . Adopting the principle of Bhaktiyoga & accepts
supreme lord as summum bonum of life is the only way to deal with the
life-threatening situations facing in this Kaliyuga or material world.
(Bg.9.32-33) Gita is based on the principles of Human nature, and its very well
defines humanity. One who tries to become the best yogi by looking forward to
the welfare of all living beings not just for personal, is very dear server of
God. (Bg.18.69)
@anjaliaswal
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