Reading The Bhagavad Gita For The First Time - CHAPTER 1

[@SÀN-D-MAN]

Thus begun your journey to sanatan dharma

[@TheMrinalBanerjee]

The rabbit hole goes real deep, I can tell you that much!!!!

[@SÀN-D-MAN]

@TheMrinalBanerjee true

[@SatishKumar-fj7uc]

grammar 0..showbaazi full

[@Swordpro769]

Ha ha ha yes

[@InayaHaribo]

Well, he can be a pagan as well as following Sanatha Dharma AT THE SAME TIME!!! Just pick what teaching that suits you and combine that with your own principle of life or something for example and tadaa, syncretism began, modularity that's the special feature of Hinduism

[@ÆßV]

*As an atheist, I have always maintained that only polytheistic religions can be really secular.* It's fascinating that the oldest religion Hinduism is the only one with major Female gods. It's absurd that modern women blindly accept that God and the prophet/messenger can only be male. I enjoy that nothing in Hinduism is mandatory, including attending to the temple, reading scriptures, and believing in God. Everyone is welcome, including transgenders and atheists. Again, this is the oldest and yet the most liberal religion tbh. Most other religions lack the ability to reform, which Hinduism possesses. Cheers! 🥂

[@arnav_negi2005]

I won't say hindu religion is liberal because if u r following a certain deity u have to abide by rules But then again u have ur own will to follow or not It's more like seeking truth by own and their r multiple paths to choose

[@ÆßV]

@arnav_negi2005 There is no such scripture in Hinduism that says "abide by the rules". No farz/hukum/commandments etc. It's up to you. Karma will take it's due course.

[@Inexxxxx80]

Agreed lad!

[@dailydoseofgaming3593]

Agnostic, atheist everyone is welcomed by Hindus to bring new ideas about life and how to make the world a better place for all of us

[@Tanay_557]

We may be polytheistic but at the end all the things leads to liberation and that’s what’s significant for all human beings isn’t it?

[@silverprad]

To help you with outline: Dhritarashtra = Elder bro, Blind King = 100 sons who are leading Enemy Army Pandu = Younger bro, Self exiled (Dead) = 5 sons who are leading Hero Army = Arjuna 3rd bro, fighting for his eldest bro Shree Krishna = God = Incarnation of Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trinity) = Piloting Arjuna's Chariot Sanjaya = Blind king's servant, given a divine vision to look into the battlefield Dhrona = Guru for both 100 bros + 5 bros Bhisma = Grand Uncle for all bros = he was unmarried, celibate and vowed to protect throne and king sitting on it hence he was fighting on the side of 100 bros whose father was sitting on throne Bhagavad Gita is mostly Shree Krishna advising Arjuna about what is right and what is wrong besides his personal opinions and feelings. And to do his duty (Dharma). This is my understanding. Hope it gives you a broader idea.

[@prasanna3611]

small correction bhisma is not grand pa but "grand uncle" (he was unmarried, celibate and vowed to protect throne and king sitting on it hence he was fighting from side of 100 bros whose father was sitting on throne)

[@silverprad]

@@prasanna3611 Got it. Thx 🙏

[@harishkiran3663]

❤

[@tanmaykatre2006]

Edit it in the main comment bro mostly people doesn't read replies of comments​@@silverprad

[@silverprad]

@@tanmaykatre2006 Done 👍

[@pawancd]

Before reading Bhagvad Gita you should read Mahabharata. The most accurate translation is from Gita Press Gorakhpur.

[@Mr1tyunjay]

Gita press don't have English translation. So he should read bori critical edition (40 years of research) it has a english translation by bibek debroy (10 volumes)

[@whizgal851]

Accurate translation is not the best way to start imo. I’ll much rather recommend Bibek Debroy books to beginners. 😊

[@NUTICLNMSIS]

Mahabharat is too long brother even I haven't read it yet ...and moreover reading original Mahabharat from Gita Press is not an. Easy task...and also Gita is basically the entire spiritual and philosophical part of Mahabharata...Rest everything is just like a big interesting story

[@Mr1tyunjay]

​​@@NUTICLNMSISthere are more than 150 geetas in Mahabharat. Bibek debroy is no more but his book is gonna release soon(200 geetas of Mahabharat)

[@NUTICLNMSIS]

@@Mr1tyunjay finite mind of a human can never comprehend the infinite knowledge of these religious texts ...So you'll meet 100 different intellectual people with 100 different interpretations

[@JimmySharma-u3b]

Do you know Dr. Bibek Debroy ji passed away at the age of 69. Bibek Debroy played a huge role in making Hindu scriptures accessible to general population and young generation. He was a scholarly giant, he was an incredible storyteller a brilliant economist, a celebrated scholar of Sanskrit, a dazzling interpreter of our Vedic texts.

[@harishkiran3663]

Hara hara, he will be born again. Lot to do.

[@krishnaats7141]

He was an inspiration.

[@mr.perfect1067]

I just want to ask what was his political background...hope he was not leftist or congressi...otherwise ..we have to microcheck his works... If he was not leftist my respect to him I bow down to him with respect

[@krishnaats7141]

@mr.perfect1067 He isn't a leftie

[@saumytrivedi8590]

Sure his work should be read.

[@AdityaSingh-p2b]

Moral duty is also we called as dharma

[@sundarsrinivasan8327]

Dharma is more than moral duty It is the conduct which sustains humanity over long time

[@rishabhthakur8773]

Seek, not believe. Do not settle easily. Wonderful journey ahead of self discovery ❤.

[@0arjun077]

Classification of warriors Rathi : A warrior capable of contending with 5,000 warriors simultaneously. All Kauravas, Shakuni, Yudhishtira, Nakula, Sahadeva, Matsya King Virata, Uttar, Drishtaketu, Jayadratha, Shikhandi and all Upapandavas were rathis. Atirathi: A warrior capable of contending with 12 Rathi class warriors or 60,000 warriors simultaneously, circumspect in his mastery of all forms of weapons and combat skills. Lava, Jarasandha, Kusha, Kritavarma, Bhima, Shalya, Bhurisravas, Drupada, Akampana, Vibheeshana, Ghatotkacha, Jambavan, Satyaki, Kuntibhoja, Devantaka, Narantaka, Mahi Ravana, Keechaka, Rukmi, Susharma, Bahlika, Brihadbala, Pushkal, Samba and Pradyumna etc. were Atirathis. Maharathi: A warrior capable of fighting 12 Atirathi class warriors or 720,000 warriors simultaneously, circumspect in his mastery of all forms of weapons and combat skills, Abhimanyu, Vali, Babruvahana, Alambusha, Angada, Ashwatthama, Atikaya, Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Kumbhakarna, Karna, Arjuna, Sugriva, Ravana, Bhagadatta, Narakasura, Ghatotkacha, Iravan, Lakshmana, Balarama, Trishira, Prahasta, Bharata, Shatrughna etc. were Maharathis. Atimaharathi: A warrior capable of fighting 12 Maharathi class warriors or 8,640,000 warriors simultaneously; circumspect in his mastery of all forms of weapons and combat skills; expert in designing and destroying all strategies (vyuhas); able to fight against all illusions and win against opponents in such situations. Rama, Krishna, Parashurama, Indrajit, and Hanuman are considered as Atimaharathis. Different forms of Lord Shiva are also Atimaharthis. Veerabhadra, Bhairava etc. fall under this category. Incarnations and avatars of Lord Vishnu are generally considered as Atimaharathis. Mahamaharathi: A warrior capable of fighting more than 24 Atimaharathi class warriors or 207,360,000 warriors simultaneously. They are the most supreme warriors and are invincible. This includes Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Shakti, Ayyappan, Kartikeya, Vinayaka .

[@Mr1tyunjay]

U need to read Mahabharat instead of internet nonsense. These terms like atimaharathi , mahamaharathi are nonsense.These terms are nowhere mentioned in Mahabharata and Ramayan

[@user-wl3dh5nq7c]

dont know what is the basis of this though, are you sure?

[@Radheradhe47292]

​@@Mr1tyunjay if u don't know doesn't mean that it don't exist these terms do exist

[@Mr1tyunjay]

​If u can't give me the reference of atimaharathi or mahamaharathi then don't bark here​@@Radheradhe47292

[@Mr1tyunjay]

​@@Radheradhe47292if u can't give me the reference then don't bark here

[@siddhantpatel7405]

man i am a hindu and i really wanna read all those 100s of scriptures but this life around me isnt helping alot lol. imma start too

[@OriginalPagan]

Let’s start this journey together brother 💪

[@alphaterra-creation434]

​@@OriginalPaganbro, Sanjay is like another name for Arjuna. Shri Krishna often calls him that. The one who is remotely watching this battle is Vidura.

[@ChethanSagar-il1tn]

I am following this channel right and now I also bought the same copy of Bhagavad Gita and I am also restarting my journey with the guy let's goooooo !!!!

[@srivastava6400]

The best part is, you can learn something from the chapter 1 which doesn't have any dialogue from krishna, Arjuna contemplating the war by being in the middle of both armies, simpy shiws how you've to see your problems from a rational way, a position in the middle. The blowing of counch shells is the motivation of a person, you need motivation of your own choice as the genrals select their own counch, as the counch even have specific names, at the start when Duryodhana narrates the armies of both sides shows how before every battle you should know the strengths of opposition and your own.

[@piasadlere]

This is a fantastic idea! I am so excited to hear what you think of each chapter, love the way you relate to and understand the chapters my friend.

[@mr.KK916]

After reading all chapters of Bhagavad Gita you feel like rebirth with great wisdom

[@SomnathBhowmick]

It’s more of inner conflicts and dilemma that we all face in our daily life… not sorrow

[@JodioJoestar-by8sn]

Your understanding of first chapter was brilliant even without knowing the full Mahabharata. Slowly digesting each chapter is a very good idea and i wish you good luck.

[@abhishekkathuria6867]

Just for a closer reference, these are the names of the Chapters of the Bhagavad Gītā in more traditional editions: Chp 1 - Arjuna Viśāda Yoga [Arjuna's Moral Dilemma]; Chp 2 - Sānkhya Yoga [The Yoga of Analytical Knowledge]; Chp 3 - Karma Yoga [The Yoga of Action]; Chp 4 - Jñāna Karma Sannyāsa Yoga [The Yoga of Knowledge and Disciplines of Action]; Chp 5 - Karma Sannyāsa Yoga [The Yoga of Renunciation]; Chp 6 - Dhyāna Yoga [The Yoga of Meditation]; Chp 7 - Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga [Yoga through the Realisation of Divine Knowledge]; Chp 8 - Akṣara Brahma Yoga [Yoga of the Eternal Brahman]; Chp 9 - Rāja Vidyā Yoga [Yoga through the King of Knowledge]; Chp 10 - Vibhūti Yoga [Yoga of the Opulences of the Divine]; Chp 11 - Viśvarūpa Darśana Yoga [Yoga through Beholding the Cosmic Form of the Divine]; Chp 12 - Bhakti Yoga [The Yoga of Loving Devotional Service]; Chp 13 - Kṣetra Kṣetrajña Vibhāga Yoga [The Yoga through distinguishing between The Field (Matter) and The Knower of The Field (Consciousness)]; Chp 14 - Guṇa Traya Vibhāga Yoga [Yoga through Understanding the Three Qualities of Material Realm]; Chp 15 - Puruṣottama Yoga [Yoga of The Supreme Divine Personality]; Chp 16 - Daivāsura Sampada Vibhāga Yoga [Yoga through Discerning the Divine and Evil Natures]; Chp 17 - Śraddhā Traya Vibhāga Yoga [Yoga through the Three Divisions of Faith]; Chp 18 - Mokṣa Sannyāsa Yoga [Yoga through Renunciation & Liberation]

[@BloggerkingPankajkashyap]

For better understanding. Thik u are Arun...

[@JaneueKurdiya]

Arjun*

[@Skyo.o]

think*

[@putatoee]

I am Hindu by birth, but I have never read Bhagavad Gita before, seeing your video pop on my feed i subscribed you and will be reading it chapter wise. I have another variant of it so , will do one chapter a day and then will see your video and try to comprehend what's going on in the book. :) thankyou!!

[@ChethanSagar-il1tn]

Your understanding of 1st chapter is soo good without knowing the Mahabharata 👏

[@abhisekpanigrahi6098]

The only book who allowed to asking questions and build up critical thinking about your surroundings and yourself 😊😊😊

[@dr.python]

Most important note you haven't heard, Bhagavad Gita means God's song, and it was intended to be heard in a single movement, therefore the core of the message lies at the end, the final chapter which indeed is also the longest and the most complex.

[@nachiketachandra5287]

and your journey begins as a forever seeker of knowledge ❤

[@abhishekrai3210]

Your video got me pumped to reread geeta again

[@shishirbarnwal6291]

The Bhagwadgita is as much about inward journey and how Lord Krishna aids in it as much about outward action in the battlefield of life. As you go along you will come across abstruse references to practices long since extinct in the West beyond recollection but undergoing a silent revival. And then you will come across how Lord Krishna spiritually, mentally, emotionally prepares Arjuna to do his duty to fight for what is truth and correct precedent for entire societies for all times to come. Arjuna at the end of first chapter has a strong body but a weak mind and a strong mind can carry a weak body but a weak mind can't carry a strong body. It's Lord Krishna's uphill task to bring Arjuna out of his mental weakness and fight as a warrior for what is right 😊😊😊. Buckle up for this will be a bumpy ride!!

[@dr.python]

Sanjaya is on the battlefield witnessing this, so is Sage Vyasa. The Bhagavad Gita is a song sung in the battlefield to strengthen resolve and provide eternal guidance. If it works in the battlefield then it for sure will work in more places.

[@dailydoseofgaming3593]

Thank you for this, helps alot in everyday life🙏

[@KN99213]

Great series to begin! Loved the video and your enthusiasm.. Liked!

[@vivekprajapati1441]

To know about Mahabharata, i will recommend you to watch Mahabharata serial by B. R. Chopra which is about 139 episodes and each episodes are about 40 minutes, it contain almost 95% of actual Mahabharata.

[@throttletorq5386]

Buddy there is no serial that's proper according to ved vyasa Mahabharata.

[@lastnecro7681]

That show feels dated. But modern shows make up their own bullshit story (Looking at you Surya Putra Karan).

[@Mr1tyunjay]

​@@lastnecro7681br chopra is still better than those shitty star plus garbage but still if anyone want to know the truth just read unabridged mahabharat.

[@bohotchhotabheem]

best is to read it. serials often show the distorted versions and add extra "masala"

[@Mr1tyunjay]

Very true​@@bohotchhotabheem

[@muskansingh7057]

Hare Krishn ❤️🕉️......✨ bless you brother 🙏🏻

[@RanjitSingh-lm6co]

In Ramayan by Valmik, Aranyakanda 63, Sarga 4, it is written that Rama said that he had committed many sins, in his that is why he is suffering. Please check it out for your informatiion. Also please note that in Bhagwat Geeta Gnanayogam 4:8. Here, on one hand same Veda Maharishi said that Sri Krishna sinned in his previous life, and in this sloka he is describing qualified to wear the 'Samanthaka mani-the light displaying mani him (Krishana) as a god. Besides, Sri Krishna, himself, uttered these words that he was not His father Narayana, also called Vishnu murthy), unwisely ill-treating his wife Savithri. How can one who sins be God and Creator? In Mahoppanishath 3rd chapter it is written, "Just as Vudhakas get destroyed in fire; Brahma, Vishnu Maheshwara and all that is created of the 5 elements (Earth, fire, sky, water, air) are only running towards destruction i.e. running towards hell. Now we see what Shiva says, himself, about himself, "I am the masterbrain for wrongdoings. There is not even a ounce of righteousness in me. Oh sage Narada, please teach me guidance and show mercy." All above, has been brought to light by the descendant of Paravasthu Chinnayya Suri, who was the Chief priest/Poojari in the Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple. You can watch him in person, live, in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnPZiqaGeb-Db5Y Please check out all the above references your self.

[@SatoruTrading]

Wooww! You are spot on! your basic understanding is On point this will serve as a Strong Foundation in your journey 👏👏👏

[@neohla]

The part about Arjun and it being his duty to fight, it is his duty because he was a warrior and he was the one whose kingdom and blood brothers were under threat. His duty demanded that he fight whoever stood in the way but found himself conflicted when facing cousins, teachers and friends.

[@JoeBlimey]

Good on you, mate, for starting this study with your subscribers. The Mahabharatha would be much too large of a story but the Gita is perfect for this effort. Hope you enjoy the learning experience 😊.

[@SpiritualLifeForAll]

It's wonderful to see someone embarking on the journey of the Bhagavad Gita for the first time! Chapter 1 sets the stage and presents us with a profound existential dilemma, which many of us might overlook in pursuit of action-based chapters. The beauty lies in understanding Krishna's role not as just a guide, but also as life's gentle reminder to pause and reflect before action. Have you also considered how Krishna's initial silence speaks volumes about self-discovery? I'm curious about what aspect of Chapter 1 resonated most with you.

[@neohla]

Dhri-ta-rash-tra. You'll get the hang of it. I'm gonna follow your content, mate!

[@jacquesprosekticus1332]

Also if you want the lore, you should read the entire mahabharat. Bhagwat gita is a book of indian-stoic philosophy and spirituality. You won't get much story in this book.

[@bharatdesai6197]

Great start to a life lessons! Bagvad Gita and Vedas and Upanishads are all about questions! The seeker asks the questions to the learned and get the answers for the common man. It is unique as there only commandments and blind faiths stop you from asking questions in other faiths. The young AI generation wants to ask and Sanatan is best place to get answers

[@PrinceRamgarhia1]

Looking forward to upcoming episodes ♥️ hare krishna 🙇‍♂️

[@Humanwastaken]

I'm gonna start my journey with you bother!

[@mysticguy9191]

In Gita Arjuna is telling krishna "Chanchal Hi Man Krishna" My mind is flickering like a lamp of fire it's hard to control. In the present scenario how Bhagavad Gita is relevant to us is like; The kurukshetra war is our life , war is happening between our emotions and thoughts where Krishna is our Wisdom to choose what is wright and what is wrong. Because in Kaliyug Good and Bad is within us.

[@jacquesprosekticus1332]

Alright let's see how this goes. PS: I'd love to watch a video on how you came to like hinduism as a person from the west.

[@dr.python]

We are born into this world that we deem beautiful, yet we seek something beyond, for the sake of simplicity let's call this heaven and hell. If being honest then how many of us think where the majority of humans are at, SINCE MOST PEOPLE SAY THEY THINK THEY GOT A GOOD CHANCE AT HEAVEN therefore it makes our world seem lower inn comparison, which actually is the way to go. The core theme of the Bhagavad Gita is to treat ourselves is to rise above desires and aversions, or inn other words lead a life of renunciation, akin to penance for someone use to living by sense pleasures, Karma is real ad nothing is free.

[@MadhuSudanReddy-m4p]

instead of picking random verses to discuss from a chapter, u can read every verse and discuss ur views on that even though u would have read it offline...u will not be able to complete two chapters at once because every syllable of every verse is so dense and packed with details.

[@RanjitSingh-lm6co]

ओम् श्री उमात्तया नमः - पवित्र आत्मा से जन्मने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री कन्नी सुताय नमः - कुआँरी से जन्मने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री दरिद्र नारायण नमः - हमारे लिये गरीब होने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री विघिष्र्टिया नमः - सुंता होने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री पंचघायम् नमः - अपने शरीर पर पाँच घाव धरनेवाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री वक्ष शल अरुथाया नमः- त्रिषूल जैसे दिखनेवाले वृक्ष पर स्वयं का बलिदान चढ़ाने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री मृत्युजंयम् नमः- मृत्यु पर विजय प्राप्त करने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। ओम् श्री शिबिलिस्तया नमः - अपना माँस संन्तो को खाने के लिये देने वाले हे प्रभु, तेरी स्तुति हो। Om Sri Umattaya Namah - Praise be to You, O Lord, born of the Holy Spirit. Om Sri Kanni Sutaya Namah - Praise be to You, O Lord, born of a virgin. Om Sri Daridra Narayana Namah - Praise be to You, O Lord, who are poor for us. Om Sri Vighishrtiya Namah - Praise be to You, O Lord, who is Sunta. Om Sri Panchaghayam Namah - Praise be to You, O Lord, who holds five wounds on Your body. Om Sri Vaksha Shala Aruthaaya Namah: Praise be to You, O Lord, who offers Himself as a sacrifice on a tree that looks like a trident. Om Sri Mrityujamyam Namah- Praise be to You, O Lord, who has conquered death. Om Sri Shibilistaya Namah - Praise be to You, O Lord, who gives Your flesh to the saints to eat. These 5 signs you get in 7th, 9th, and 10th Mandals.

[@gurudutt4179]

This chapter is called Arjuna Vishaada Gaatha (Arjuna sorrow statement) which is a count of his dilemmas that he faces as an individual playing many roles. A person experiences conflict on layers at the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels.

[@Forthechills]

Very well understood brother. Keep going and your analysis is really good.

[@Dinesh-i2l3s]

Love your enthusiasm to embrace knowledge and take us on your journey -Thank you for enriching us with what Bharat offers all mankind 🙏🏽

[@sasmitasubudhi8478]

Shree Krishna has mentioned all the goals of vedas ne upnisheds the core of hindu sanatani philosophy in a miniscule form called bhagwat gita.

[@sidkan-f3i]

Welcome to the religion of knowledge. A Religion spread by book and knowledge. Continue the good work

[@RedRiot111]

I hope you picked up a good translated book as there are many distorted books in market. wishing you a meaningful and enlightening journey through the Bhagavad Gita! May its wisdom bring you clarity and a deeper understanding of life. Happy reading.

[@anukul1999]

you have a beautiful journey & future ahead.

[@tradeandtussle]

Digest this, how beautifully Hinduism has captured the life stages of humans' way to moksha on the planet during different Yugs . 1. Fight of existence in Satya Yuga : Fight between interspecies -- > there could be many but I can recall one, which is the fight between Hiranyakashipu a demon king who was killed by Lord Vishnu in the form of Narasimha ( Hybrid state between a human and a lion ) 2. Then the fight moves to neighbors in Treta Yug: Fight between Lord Ram and Ravana 3. Then the fight between relatives in Dwapara Yug : Fight between Kauravas and Pandavas 4. In the current yug which is Kal Yug, it is believed the fight is within oneself. we have to fight the devil within us. So the fight started with interspecies has moved to the fight with oneself in the current yug, and those who are able to control themselves become successful spiritually and attain moksha.

[@JP-rb9bf]

What will follow is possibly the most sublime eloquence of philosophy of life that the human civilisation has ever known. It has provided guidance to the Indian civilisation for millennia and continues to do so today. The beauty of it is also that some teachings can be summarised as concisely as in a few words.

[@u59n]

Chapter 1: Arjuna's moral confusion Duty: His Profession as Warrior is to fight This Duty is his Dharma esp in the Battlefield. But in the field Live ... he is getting emotional as he is infact facing his cousins and family in battle. Preventing him from doing his duty Arjuna's alternate names: Paartha Krishna: Vasudeva, Dhananjaya, Kannaa,... Krishna will introduce Arjuna to 3 Yogas: - Bhakthi Yoga: Yoga of Devotion - Karma Yoga: Yoga of Action / Duty / Profession - Gyana Yoga: of the Mind / Knowledge Krishna will Introduce the Nature of the Soul vs Body People who have had spiritual experiences or NDE can vouch for this these days.

[@parthkathuria877]

Great ill be reading it with you from here buddy waiting for next chapter❤

[@amindra963]

"The Upanishads" by Eknath Easwaran; tied up neatly with my questions on Heisenberg's theory of quantum mechanics.

[@praneshmk5284]

Congratulations, you have just started a wonderful journey which helps you open up on self-realization layer after layer. I suggest you should read or watch Mahabharatha. Then every context in the Bhagavadgeetha will be clear. Since you have started already do not stop the process just remember that as and when a character comes into the picture just read/research about them it will help you a lot.

[@u59n]

Mahabhrata is an 18 day war = 18 chapters. Families: 1. Pandavas - 5 brothers (good side) 2. Kauravas (Kow ra vas) - 100 brothers / familties (son of Dir-di-rash-tra) They are cousins. Except that they are all collectively kings of entire Bharat (India)* All this teachers taught both sides but are fighting on side of Kauravas (100 bros) *Really it was a Global World as almost every king of the world then was involved. But it's just trivia. We'll Just focus on Pandavas and Kauravas. Drona (teacher)., Bhishma (great grandfather) Sanjaya is Advisor to Dhritarashtra (who is blind and in his palace), so he is live narrating the war to the king via Clairvoyance.

[@ranigovender3252]

Excellent expression of chapter 1, Hare Krishna from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦

[@slowmusicworld5563]

I'll join you in this journey of Bhagavat Gita. Let's do it 👍🏻

[@ashikasingh4626]

@Original Pagan: I have myself read many versions of the Bhagavad Gita from the age of 7. The best version is called BHAGAVAT GITA ASIT IS by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. What is actually great about this book is that it has a word for word translation of Sanskrit to English. He does a purport of each verse giving you an indepth understanding of the shloka (verse)

[@kashishgoyal872]

Hi, so your videos motivated me to pick up Geeta again after 7 years. Here are my notes/takeaways from ch. 1 (I am reading from Hindi version): 1. When Duryodhana (enemy king) lists out warriors from Arjuna's side, hesays many names except 'Krishna' - beautifully highlights his limits of understanding. 2. In contrast while framing his dilemma Arjuna makes following pts - ① How to say he is right and Duryodhan is wrong: When both are using the same means to achieve same end i.e, killing for sake of kingdom. ② Further, the means of killing family and friends makes the end undesirable. ③ He has found a kind of solution in letting himself be killed escape this whole ordeal. ④ Near the end, he also mentions that his future generations will lose all respect for elders will lead a poor life marked by such history. Even in destitute, our hero is more capable than Duryodhan

[@kalpeshrajpurohit5905]

It's not just humans you're fighting, you are fighting with yourself, every Kauravas character is a mirror reflection of a human itself, ego, anger, anxiety, emotions......which humans are very bound to, they need to be overcome.....need to fight our own demons, need to conquer their own demons within!

[@kamalRapper-dh2ci]

Th8s is for the human surving tutorial...talkin to soul...what shudbe rro survive n take urself with strong mindset..how to live yourr given life...🙏🏽 thank u god for your guidance, hare krishna

[@nadiyavemantalks]

Great start man! I am learning along with you too though i have sanatan essence in me already. Being a medico, i have no time. Thanks in advance 🎉

[@shawan4545]

there is a podcast on KZbin named "The stories of Mahabharata" with around 70 episodes, it's an audiobook in English you can listen to that to know Mahabharat. Although I am an atheist and consider those as not historically accurate just like other religious epics as Greek and Norse mythology, but I finds those are excellently written, and the fact that the whole book is a pome (world's longest poem) and not a novel that just blow my mind and how talented our ancient writers were.

[@opember7275]

Yeah man I also listen to this podcast

[@VikramRana-s2o]

Wished u have given some time reading upanishad or tantra philosophy

[@shawan4545]

@@VikramRana-s2o bro understand the difference between philosophy and history 🤷‍♂️

[@VikramRana-s2o]

Amazing initiative brother looking very eagerly for the Amazing ride till 18 chapters

[@Divinediversion]

❤❤❤ loved it man

[@sayandeepbasak257]

There are total 18 chapters. You can make longer videos because there are a lot to discuss and this discussion on Bhagwad Gita is amazing we can learn with you. Chapter 2 and 18 is huge and has a lot of elements to discuss. My favourite chapter is chapter 11 and 16.

[@suryagoudaman7296]

Please consider reading a simpler intro to the epic. The first time, I read the Mahabharata published by Amar Chitra Kadha. It was illustrated and had 3 volumes. It was much like reading comics. I also watched the older and newer Mahabharata tv serials and that was really excellent in consolidating all the info I’d read. It’s a lot to take in but you’ll get around it, if you take a child’s path. Like most of us did. Deeper meaning will come out later as you reflect more on the stories. Bhagvat Gita is a part of the Mahabharata, close to its climax hence it’s recommended to read the build up to this situation and understand who these individuals are.

[@Shri]

6:10 Bhagavad Gita is but a part of the Mahabharata. So yes there is a hero's journey but that is in the greater Mahabharata. The Bhagavad Gita comes in the fag end of the Mahabharata when the Great War becomes inevitable between the two factions: Kauravas and Pandavas. After reading Bhagavad Gita, you have to watch B.R. Chopra's Mahabharata to actually get the context of the Gita. That is when you will find the Gita really hard hitting because you will truly relate to the characters in the Gita on a really personal level. You can do a watch along of each episode without actually showing the episode on your video (due to Copyright constraints) and we will follow along with you based on timestamps. This was already done by the channel Raise the World Project. Make it member only or something of that sort. But yeah, Bhagavad Gita without Mahabharata is like dish that is not flavored. You really need the complete context and feeling to get the Bhagavad Gita!

[@sambhudasbandyopadhyay7230]

This is narrated by Sanjaya to Dhritarashtra, the father of Kauravas. Sanjay blessed by Ved Vyasay has the ability or divine vision to see what is unfolding in the Kurukshetra. Dhritarashtra asks Sanjay at the battle field where my children's and the Pandavas have assembled for a battle, what is happening Sanjay and so begins the "Dharma kshetre kurkshetre samaaweta Yuyutsawa, Mamakah pandavaschaiva kimkuruwata Sanjaya"

[@prabirchaudhuri3026]

The first chapter is an introduction to the Shankya philosophy and Karma yoga.

[@Shokunin_Spirit]

The Yoga of the Bhagavat Gita by Sri Krishna Prem is worth reading. It was written in the 1930s and hence can feel a little dense. Nonetheless, it's good as an entry point.

[@biswaranjanmallick7407]

Interesting. Thank you!

[@MemeMagnetManiac-be5kc]

I can proudly say that the podcast "the stories of mahabharata by sudipta bhawmik" IS ONE OF THE BEST storytelling of mahabharat in english . I WAS SO ADDICTED TO IT AND IM SURE YOU WILL ALSO BE BECAUSE OF THE STORYTELLING

[@AshishYadav-gz3jq]

Thanks for sharing

[@debayanmitra6405]

Subbed for this don't disappoint ❤

[@sambhudasbandyopadhyay7230]

The best thing about this Chapter is that it shows even though everyone is a God child. But his devotee or bhakta is a one who see's even his enemies with a sense of compassion. That God is true love and longs for the Beings who have such compassion Love and kindness in their heart for all beings. In fact he will soon tell Arjuna in the coming chapters that it is not the first time I am telling you this Knowledge of Yoga . We have had several lifetime we have been working together and unfolding this. It is only that you don't remember them and I do. Lord Krishna love Arjuna as a friend. Because he has a pure heart and he loves Lord Krishna without hidden agendas. His love is spontaneous and selfless. Arjuna at the time of war is struck by a peculiar problem his sense of righteousness and beliefs are in conflict with the reality, like most of us. Our values and beliefs hits our sense of what is right and what is wrong and it paralyzes our understanding. And Lord understands this that at the moment when the battle is about to start the soldier is trying to Quit. And God doesn't like this so begins the first Chapter of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta 🙏

[@prime8krish]

I think what Sanatan Dharma preches is, The journey towards God is a personal journey through experience, everyone has every right to follow their own path for realisation, in effect it says "Mind your own business" when you seek the Truth :)

[@bookno11lr25]

Well I feel it was not about fighting enemies but own emotions coz as a warrior he had fought many battles before but since now he sees his own cousins ,gurus and grandfather on the other side his emotions overwhelms . just like many times we do not take decisions what we think should be done but rather succumb to society and pressures from family and peers. Any ways its nice to see you actually have got the rhythm of Book for evey reader it offers a different experience would be nice to know yours

[@shubhamchoubey5406]

You are a real truth seeker, it's the almighty(krishna) himself who wants you to know about it. You are truly blessed.

[@Pennywise.18]

Thank you for posting this although Bhagwat Geeta is not entire Hinduism or Sanatan Dharma but it is an important part 🙏🏼🕉️🙌🏼

[@Mzzle_SKG]

Yaah Sanjay is the driver of dhritrashtra's charit..who blessed by a Rishi that Sanjay can see everything on battlefield and he explained everything infront of dhritrashtra in palace

[@Bakaranger2712]

U can watch Mahabharat series…it’s very grand with all sorts of characters. For me when I saw it … I understood life is not just white and black …. It has different shades, no one wants to be a villain but some bad choices, some good choices can make us villain for someone else. How the functioning of a civilised society can turn into a blood bath, rather than learning that there was a war , we learn why it happened, and what was the consequence of it. Even though people who did win the war did get a resolution, but they lost so much. But in the end as Krishn states one must follow there dharma, the war was necessary evil nonetheless.

[@pratiktripathy1175]

Arjuna reveals this mind's conditioning and there after SHREE BHAGAWANA summarises and then elaborates on the summary of the solution on how to break mental conditioning. The last one again is a summary and at last SHREE BHAGAWANA says forget everything that the Lord has said and to fix the mind and spirit onto him alone.

[@madhav441]

Love how you naturally say sri krishna now without pre exposition.

[@phoenixj1299]

You can read a single verse of Bhagavad Gita and ponder upon it for a month. Thats how potent it is.

[@R_nag__]

Love your videos ❤

[@windssn3z]

Careful! Our religion uses metaphors a lot therefore when u translate remember all the characters are manifestation of the same god and that these manifestation teach u what life is and how to lead our, karmas and all. Open your heart, have underlying deeper understanding. If u can't understand or face any problem then clarify by watching the video of Vedanta society by Swami Sarvapriyananda or translations of Srila prabhupada. Though the video of vedanta is present in youtube. There its explained chapterwise verse to verse❤ Love, love❤

[@barshasahoo7764]

Hi we would be happy if you'll post your videos and this bhagwat geeta series every single day ❤

[@competentsoldier]

Another thing to notice is how Dritrashtra adresses the Kurus as his own son while adressing the pandus as someone who is not his own , he differentiates between them , thus the reason for the entire fight is the same i.e to treat everyone differently.

[@aham-gyanarthi-asmi]

Welcome to your knowledge towards Sanatana Dharma . Please do keep raising questions so that we can learn together.

[@vigneshb5347]

Krishna, is related to both the sides, Hence he decides to be neutral, but is willing to give whatever his cousins ask, the evil-side (Dhritarashtra and 100 sons) ask Krishna for his Mighty army. While Arjuna asks Krishna to be with him (knowing well Krishna will not take up weapon in this war), so Krishna decides to be his Charioteer. About Sanjaya, yes he is in the Palace with the blind-King (Dhritarashtra ) and narrating him the sequence of events of battlefield.

[@ASarode]

Sanjay has to be the first live streamer and commentator.

[@jasssomal9977]

Now you understand there's no religion in the india. There's only Dharm. Only Dharm 🙏

[@Btsoni0097]

Overall all the scriptures and books tells one main thing in my understanding and that is 'the dumbest of the dumb person on earth can be that person who reacts all the time of ones surroundings everytime but never reacts what happens within themselves or acknowledges their goods and bad, in terms of karma, behaviour, thinking process etc' and seeing a foreigner trying to learn bhagvad gita and already tells that youre watching carefully whata good and bad within youreself ! Keep on and always remember theres only two options good karma or bad karma, do good but never greed of doing it fast and getting their fruits fast but just calmy do good deeds in outside and within inside youre soul and mind !

[@sapnarawal8195]

Keep doing it 👍

[@manoharpatidar-o8g]

The journey has begun ❤❤❤

[@Blessedbharat1]

Shree Krishna is the charioteer of Arjuna, arjuna asks him to take the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to have a final look as to what he is getting into.