This video introduces Bhagavad-gita and discusses its context in the Mahabharata. It gives the history of the conflict between the Kurus and Pandavas. The opening scene and Arjuna's arguments for quitting the battle are also described, along with the benefits of studying and applying Bhagavad-gita.

This video introduces our series, "Understanding Bhagavad-gita." Bhagavad-gita is not an ordinary religious scripture produced by human beings, but the direct words of God, who has superhuman intelligence. Therefore it actually gives the solution to all problems: Bhakti-yoga or devotional service...

source: http://esotericteaching.org/gita/

source: http://esotericteaching.org/gita/

source: http://esotericteaching.org/gita/

(LouG) GITA [tao cat video - electro Raul Seixas] (iPod)

The 3rd chapter opens with a question from Arjuna: which is better, intelligence or devotional work? Krsna recognizes the path of knowledge but in the end, working by spiritual principles is better because it allows us to transcend the influence of karma.

Chapter 2 opens with Arjuna surrendering to Krsna for instruction. Accepting a bona fide spiritual master and following his instructions is the solution to all problems. One must learn the science of the soul and the practice of devotional service from a self-realized soul.

The next major topic in Chapter 2 is how to recognize a self-realized soul. Arjuna asks about the external qualities of the self-realized soul, but Krsna replies with a description of his consciousness. The self-realized soul is detached from material sense gratification because he enjoys...