Best Ways to Study Bhagavad Gita

Hi
BG is brahma-vidya. The best way of learning it͵ as Lord Krishna himself advises͵ is to approach a competent Guru͵ prostrate at his/her feet and humbly ask questions. The qualifications a learner must have are mentioned in the concluding verses (18th chapt) of the Gita. It might help to attune our minds accordingly before we start learning.

 

Perhaps a bit of elaboration is required here. The secret teaching of Vedanta is that within us is an infinite͵ eternal stream of bliss͵ while this outside world is like nothing before it - rather like the image as seen in a mirror etc. A competent Guru will also teach certain techniques by which one is able to directly experience this bliss. That will give unshakeable conviction and help us understand the meaning of many counterintuitive slokas in their true light. This is the *best way*. With intellectual knowledge of slokas we might get some momentary pleasure but since the mind dissipates its energy in various activities͵ there will be memory loss͵ lack of conviction͵ contradictory understanding caused by varying interpretations of the same sloka etc.

 

Why perhaps dear sister...prayer to God with a pure mind has always been great for upliftment... in my experience.

In fact͵ rereading my earlier messages͵ who am I to say what is or isnt a best way to study the Gita! Truly God directs our lives all the time and will take us to our Gurus at the right time.