Essence of the Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita opens with a crisis Prince Arjuna despairs on the battlefield, unsure if he should fight his kinsmen in a dreadful war. For Easwaran, the Gitas epic battle represents the war in our own hearts and Arjunas anguish reflects the human condition: torn between opposing forces, confused about how to live. Sri Krishnas timeless guidance, Easwaran argues, can shed light on our dilemmas today. Placing the Gitas teachings in a modern context, Easwaran explores the nature of reality, the illusion of separateness, the search for identity, the meaning of yoga, and how to heal the unconscious. The key message of the Gita is how to resolve our conflicts and live in harmony with the deep unity of life, through the practice of meditation and spiritual disciplines. Sri Krishna doesnt tell Arjuna what to do. He points out the princes choices, and then leaves it to Arjuna to decide. Easwaran shows us clearly how these teachings still apply and how, like Arjuna, we must take courage and act wisely if we want our world to thrive.