Preface

My Notes

Adi Shankaracharya interprets Bhagavad Gita

• As a guide helps realizing the oneness of the individual soul (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman) - Advaita Vedanta.  

 

• Imparts knowledge of Atma Jnana (Self Knowledge) true nature of the self - essential for liberation ( Moksha)  

 

• Adresses key confusion of Renunciation and Action - Performing one's duty without attachment to the results ( Karma Yoga), also discusses balance between renunciation (sannyasa) and selfless action (Karma ) 

 

• Acknowledgment of role of devotion (Bhakthi) in spiritual journey. How it purifies anthakaranas - Manas , Buddhi, Chitta and Ahankaram ) 

 

• Most Practical guide to individuals - regardless of their stage in life or spiritual development. [[ Considering it is delivered on battleground, incomparion of the most key scriptures of hinduism like Vedas, Upanishads etc]] 

My attempt is to write my understanding/perspective of this scripture through various sources