LEARNING IS LIFE

 The Gita's Call: A Decastich Poem The world outside, a noisy sea, Traps mind-n-senses, pulls you-n-me. The Gita urges, "Turn within, Let quiet strength begin." No quick reaction, sharp and rash, But inward gaze, a gentle flash. Let go of things that fade away, Of gold and gain that hold no sway. Make peace within, a friend so true, The self you build, anew, anew!

 Contemplate and decode the Bhagavad Gita’s symbolic narrative into a guide for self-discovery: A short note and a decastich Short Note Many spiritualists see The Bhagavad Gita as a symbolic guide for inner awakening. Interpreting the verses of this scripture is a journey within to grasp the spiritual symbols of the Bhagavad Gita.The spiritual wisdom behind the scripture's symbolism needs to be revealed to navigate the path from symbols to spirit. To truly understand the Gita’s sacred narrative, one must decode its symbolic journey in a more abstract manner to follow the path to spiritual insights. It's believed that interpreting the symbols of the Bhagavad Gita sparks a spiritual voyage. Thus, reflecting on the connection between the symbols and spirit can transform the Bhagavad Gita’s narrative into a guide for self-discovery. Decastich Poem Let's unlock a secret door, The Gita's wisdom, to explore. No battle scene with sword and shield, But inner struggles, to be rev...

  Gita Jayanti 2025: Significance and Ode to the Gita The festival of Gita Jayanti in 2025 is being celebrated  today - Monday, December 1 -  to commemorate the day Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita's divine message to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.  The festival falls on the Shukla Ekadashi (11th day of the waxing moon) of the Hindu month of Margashirsha and is also known as Mokshada Ekadashi, a day believed to grant liberation (moksha). The Bhagavad Gita scripture is considered the essence of all Vedic wisdom, providing guidance on dharma (righteous action), selfless duty, inner peace, and the path to liberation. According to ISKON, Gita Jayanti is the auspicious day of the advent of Srimad Bhagavad-Gitaon which Lord Krishna imparted the essence of Vedic knowledge to Arjuna over 5000 years ago and enlightened him about the ultimate goal of life. Prior to Gita Jayanti, a three-day conference  and discussions provided new ideas and way forward ...