Samipya 1991 Vol 08 Ank 01 02

Author(s): Pravinchandra C Parikh, Bhartiben Shelat
Publisher: Bholabhai Jeshingbhai Adhyayan Sanshodhan Vidyabhavan

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his nondifferentiation with the absolute, living in absolute freedom. The second model, Geeta proposes, which is given as an alternative to the first one is that of the man of the action who stands firm in his path of life as one fully committed to the maintenance of the world of which he belongs or in which he lives as an integral functionary for smooth running.
These two models discussed in Geeta are Sankhya and Yoga respectively and they are otherwise called Jianayoga (Unitive understanding of wisdom) and Karmayoga (being established in unitive action). According to Krsna only the ignorant people will think of the path of wisdom (Jidna) and path of action (Karma) as separate. Throughout the Geeta Krina is revaluing and restating the place of action in life. The discipline of unitive understanding and unitive action are once again discussed in Chapter 3 of Geeta. Thus BG is peculiarly and specifically a book for redeeming the crisis. It is the book of peace and fraternity, of wisdom and action. Geeta today, without no doubt, fills the bill to the full.
Nobility of thought
None stands so unique for nobility of thought and versatility of character as Bhagwan Shree Krna amongst the leaders of thought and action who have appeared from time to time on Indian horizon. Among the galaxy of thinkers and leaders which India has produced through the ages and to whose invaluable contributions the Indian culture owes its distinctive character and uniqueness, the personality of Parthasarathi stands supreme, for his teachings and preachings are non-secterian and non creedal.
In these days of conflict, struggle and confusion, we can have no better guide to show us the path to freedom and peace than the message of the rational, universal and comprehensive spirituality which Krsna taught in his Geetä over 3000 years ago. Various are the roles that He plays in the great drama of the epic of the Mahabharat but none that so much arrests and holds our attention and mind as that of Kṛṣṇa. Geeta's message
In view of the foregoing discussion it seems that though the Geeta teaches a way of life it does not place before its followers any particular creed or closed pattern of behaviour. It is not a book of mandatory injunctions, nor does it prescribe any obligatory duty. It specifically says that each one should choose ones own way of life. Wisdom itself will be incomplete if it cannot be lived from moment to moment irrespective of creed, colour and caste
I am grateful to the authors mentioned in reference Books for inspiring me in writing this article.
References
1. Nitya Chaitanya Yati, The Bhagvad Gita, Delhi, 1981
2. V. Ramanathan, Bhagvadgita For Executives, Bombay, 1982 3. M. D. Paradkar (Ed.), Studies in the Gita, Bombay, 1970 4. Sri Swami Sivananda, The Bhagavad Gita, Delhi, 1969
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