Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Simplified

By Ashok K. Sharma Ph.D.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita-Simplified is an easy to read translation of The Srimad Bhagavad Gita. It is written with the objective of taking the teachings of this Holy Scripture to common man who is either too busy with his day-to-day life or finds it hard to go through the currently available voluminous translations of the book. It also presents a much deeper interpretation of the religion that amalgamates Hinduism with Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and other religions of the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Partridge Publishing India
• Release date: Jan 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781482868180

Ashok K. Sharma Ph.D.

The author, who is a scientist by profession, believes that the depiction of God presented in Srimad Bhagavad Gita is unique and its teachings are in complete harmony with the modern science.

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Contents

Glossary Of Terms

Introduction

Chapter 1 Attachments And Illusions

Chapter 2 The Immortal Soul

Chapter 3 Doctrine Of Karma

Chapter 4 Return Of God To Earth

Chapter 5 Spiritual Nirvana

Chapter 6 Dhyana Yoga- The Art Of Meditation

Chapter 7 Cosmic Evolution

Chapter 8 Journey Of Soul

Chapter 9 Understanding God-1

Chapter 10 Understanding God-2

Chapter 11 Understanding God-3

Chapter 12 Bhakti Yoga- The Path Of Love And Devotion

Chapter 13 Human Body And Mind

Chapter 14 The Three Basic Virtues Of Human Life

Chapter 15 The Eternal Truth

Chapter 16 Divine And Demonic Qualities

Chapter 17 The Faith, Food, Prayers, Discipline And Charity

Chapter 18 The True Happiness

Acknowledgement

I am neither Hindu, nor Muslim, nor Christian. Do not look for Me in Temples, Mosques and Churches. I am the eternal Soul that lives in every heart and the Mother Nature that supports your life. Worship Me there.

(The God of Srimad Bhagavad Gita)

Glossary of Terms

1. Amrita: Elixir

2. Asakti: Craving, Attachment, Desire

3. Atman: Soul

4. Avatar- Manifestation

5. Dana: Charity

6. Dharma: Religion

7. Dhyana Yoga: The Art of Meditation

8. Gunas: Virtues

9. Gyana: Knowledge

10. Karmas: Deeds

11. Mahakala: Death personified

12. Maya: Illusions

13. Moha: Attachments

14. Moksha: Spiritual Freedom generally from cycle of death and re birth

15. Nirvana: Enlightenment

16. Nishkam Karma- Selfless deeds

17. Param Brahma: Supreme soul, God

18. Param Dhama: Supreme abode

19. Prakriti: Mother Nature

20. Prayanama: Breathing cycle

21. Purushottama: The best among humans

22. Samadhi: Deep mediatation

23. Tantrik: Practitioner of an ancient ritual to control others

24. Tapa: Disciplines

25. Tapasavi: Ascetic

26. Vibhutis: Glories

27. Vigyana: Science

28. Yajana: Prayers

Introduction

Srimad Bhagavad-Gita was recited by Lord Sri Krishna to his disciple Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra (an Indian province) when Arjuna refused to fight a war unjustly raged on him by his princely cousin Duryodhana. It is important for a warrior to respond to challenges, Krishna had told Arjuna. This is your Dharma. Later he explained to him the true meaning of Dharma (religion) and how it should be practiced in life.

Lord Sri Krishna is believed to be an Avatar (incarnation) of God and is widely worshipped in India. Like Lord Buddha, Christ, Prophet Muhammad, Moses and others, he also led humanity at the time of an intense crisis and established law and order. Scriptures describe him as Purushottama (the best among humans) because of his