Introduction
Can the Gita, a book written thousands of years ago, teach modern adults anything about the art of living in today's high-tech, high pressure, super-connected, super- busy world? You bet it can. But, you say, this is a religious book for Hindus written in a language that is pretty much dead now.
Yes, it is. So how can it help you? If I told you there was a secret code written in a book, a code which could help you get excellent grades in school or college, would you read that book? Or, that there was a formula in a book which could earn your business millions of dollars, would you be interested?
Suppose I told you that the code, the formula, was in a book that Jews believed to be religious, would this stop you from reading that book? Even if you weren’t Jewish? I didn't think so. Knowledge is universal. Or it should be. Knowledge is not Christian, Jewish, or Hindu. Advice about leading a meaningful and satisfying life is valuable, especially if it works, and is based on universal and timeless principles.
The Gita is not just a holy book, a book about religion. It is a book which embodies ancient wisdom about philosophy, about a way of life. The Gita is part of an epic, the Mahabharata, written thousands of years ago, which traces the history of ancient India and its royal families.
How to Lead A Satisfying Life: 11 Universal Lessons From The Gita Description:
All of us seek happiness, but invariably we face challenges on our journey. At those moments, we seek advice which can be trusted, and not just some quick fix. Shiv Harsh has used a time-honored epic from India to highlight the chief ingredients of a happy, satisfying life. The Gita is a classic among books on philosophy and religion.
It discusses the true nature of yoga, the relationship between a perishable body and an immortal soul, and the connection between God and man. It outlines the role of unchecked desire in destroying happiness, emphasizes the wisdom of anger management, and offers many practical tips.
The Gita is part of a larger text, the Mahabharata, which traces the history of ancient India through the story of the related Kaurava and Pandava clans. The Kauravas’ lust for the kingdom rightfully belonging to the Pandavas brings the families to the brink of war.
In the middle of the battlefield, prior to the start of hostilities, the brave and just Pandava warrior Arjuna suffers from pangs of anxiety, insecurity and severe doubt about the wisdom of fighting against, and killing, those near and dear to him.
