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FORWARD SHRIMAD BHAGVAD GITA
AJAIN PERSPECTIVE
When a friend described Bhavad Gita as a “ Hindu” scripture I objected saying that only those who have not read it would qualify it as "Hindu”,and about all shades of nonHindu opinions have admired the catholicity and non- sectarian teachings of this Celestial Song. I am myself a non-Hindu and as I went on translating its verses in English I found it encompassing the whole spiritual struggle of human soul irrespective of its place of birth or religious traditions. The Times Library Supplement” has rightly described that there are three central themes of this immortal poemLight, Love and Life.i.e. Jnaan, Bhakti and Karma. It wants us to transform our whole life into an act of creation.
Translation of Sanskrit verses in a foreign language such as English is a formidable task. It is however done by more competent scholars.However, my aim is to present a Jain
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