Why should one study Bhagavad-Gita as it is course online?
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Shri Krishna, spoke the science of Bhagavad-Gita to His confidential devotee Arjuna in the middle of the battlefield of Kurukshetra around B.C 3102. The discussion took place just prior to the commencement of the great battle Mahabharata, Greater India religious war, which involved all the nations of this planet. The fighting was fierce and 640 million people were killed in 18 days. This date corresponds to 1700 years before Moses, 2500 years before Buddha, 3000 years before Jesus and 3800 years before Mohammed. Therefore, it should be clearly understood that the eternal knowledge of the Bhagavad-Gita has not been influenced by Buddhism, Christianity, the Hebrew faith, or Islam, as these religions did not exist at that time and were established millenniums later.
Lord Krishna also said to Arjuna in the Bhagavad-Gita that this ancient science of transcendence was spoken to the Sun God Vivaswan when he was on the sun planet 120,400,000 million years prior. From this statement of the Lord we can understand that the Science of Bhagavad-Gita is timeless and imperishable among humans and demigods alike.
This knowledge of life and death is very imperative for the human society. This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets and now it is revealed to everyone. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed. It also gives the great direction to live in this material world with peace and happiness.
Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad-Gita:
"A person in full consciousness of Me, knowing Me to be the ultimate beneficiary of all sacrifices and austerities, the Supreme Lord of all planets and demigods, and the benefactor and well-wisher of all living entities, attains peace from the pangs of material miseries."BG-5-29
"Those who are not faithful in this devotional service cannot attain Me, O conqueror of enemies. Therefore they return to the path of birth and death in this material world".BG-9-3
"By Me, in My unmanifested form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings are in Me, but I am not in them."BG-9-4
"And yet everything that is created does not rest in Me. Behold My mystic opulence! Although I am the maintainer of all living entities and although I am everywhere, I am not a part of this cosmic manifestation, for My Self is the very source of creation."BG-9-5
"This material nature, which is one of My energies, is working under My direction, O son of Kunti, producing all moving and nonmoving beings. Under its rule this manifestation is created and annihilated again and again."BG-9-10
In the above verses the Lord did not give anyone any other options to be free from the repeated birth and death and He is very clear and confident that He is the source of everything and whoever do not have faith in the process of His devotional service will fall down into the repeated birth and death.
Soon after the battle of Kurukshetra, as Krishna left the planet, the iron-age [Kali-yuga] commenced and gross materialism over-powered the people of earth. Things turned topsy-turvy and began malfunctioning as a result of the prominent bodily conception of life, sectarianism and so on. Due to this bodily concept of life the earth has developed into a civilization of animals fighting amongst themselves in a struggle for food, accommodation and other types of sense enjoyment.
This Bhagavad-Gita "As It Is" on-line course is designed to help everyone read Bhagavad-Gita by preparing their lessons after signing in for the course. They do not need to travel to an institution where Bhagavad-Gita course is taught. It gives the student a true perception of Reincarnation, Karma, the activities of God, Material Nature, the Living Entities and Eternal time. Therefore, by studying the subject matter of this on-line Bhagavad-Gita "As It Is" course one is awarded an elegantly civilized human life and this further helps to support the student in reaching the ultimate goal of life, pure love of God. Such a lofty goal is accomplished even while one is engaged in their material occupational duties. It is not necessary to change one's occupation to comprehend Bhagavad-Gita.
The only method for achieving Love of Godhead, perfection, and liberation is given in ancient scriptures, which encourage people to follow the path guided by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Shri Krishna Himself. Lord Krishna spoke Bhagavad-Gita to Arjuna who was a warrior, house holder and a devotee. Therefore, the science of God does not require one to be renounced from material life nor does it make a difference if one has a prestigious position in any company, government office or any other particular social and marital status. The qualification to study Bhagavad-Gita is unflinching faith in the absolute truth and a steady mind. Without faith and determination nothing can be accomplished in any department of knowledge.
Many great leaders of human society have been baffled in their varieties of material attempts to achieve the goals offered in the Bhagavad-Gita. Therefore, it is important to give up the concept of material life in exchange for a life in the pure spiritual existence of the Supreme Lord of all beings and thus make one's life supremely successful. In this way one can meet a glorious departure from this mortal world.
Our humble endeavor to share this imperishable, eternal science of timeless wisdom from the Bhagavad-Gita is offered to all classes of people by the inspiration of Srimati Meenakshi, a long time devotee of the Lord and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. She owns and manages a website company and expressed her sincere desire to propagate this message, which we have made into this online course. Now students all over the world can learn the science as it is through online.
Our humble suggestion to all people of the world is to study this science of Bhagavad-Gita with enthusiasm and determination. We beg that whoever comes across this website and online teachings shall please take advantage of this facility given to you. With all best wishes, Rupanuga das & Premabhakti das
19 Complete Lessons
Chapter 1 - Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra Chapter 2 - Contents of the Gita Summarized Part 1 Chapter 3 - Contents of the Gita Summarized Part 2 Chapter 4 - Karma Yoga Chapter 5 - Transcendental Knowledge Chapter 6 - Karma-yoga-Action in Krishna a Consciousness Chapter 7 - Dhyana-yoga Chapter 8 - Knowledge of the Absolute Chapter 9 - Attaining the Supreme Chapter 10 - The Most Confidential Knowledge Chapter 11 - The Opulence of the Absolute Chapter 12 - The Universal Form Chapter 13 - Devotional Service Chapter 14 - Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness Chapter 15 - The Three Modes of Material Nature Chapter 16 - The Yoga of the Supreme Person Chapter 17 - The Divine and Demoniac Natures Chapter 18 - The Divisions of Faith Chapter 19 - Conclusion - The Perfection of Renunciations
Curriculum
We Teach One Lesson Per Week Web-site to download BG and SSR Summary Of Each Chapter Available There Will Be An Elaborate Explanation of Each Verse Video Clips Explaining Verses Home Work Will Be Required 10 Multiple Choice Questions on Each Chapter 10 Fill In Blanks Questions on Each Chapter Tips To Memorize Verses Will Be Shared You Will Receive The 'Spiritual Result' Of Reading Each Chapter Of Bhagavad-Gita There Will Be An Exam After Every 6 Chapters A Certificate of Completion Will Be Given Students Will Be Given Free 15 ;minute' Phone Discussion On All Texts Between 5:00p.m. And 7.30 p.m. Monday to Friday Answers To All Email Philosophical Questions
Grades Description
A + [plus] = 99 to 98/100, A - [minus] = 97 to 94/100, A= 93 to 90/100 - First Class B + [plus] = 89 to 88/100, B - [minus] = 87 to 84/100, B = 83 to 80/100 - Second Class C + [plus] = 79 to 78/100, C - [minus] = 77 to 74/100, C = 73 to 70/100 - Third Class D = 69 to 60/100 - Passed
Students Are Provided 15 minute Telephone Discussion On All Bhagavad-Gita texts Between 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Monday Through Friday, Eastern Standard Time, USA
THE BHAGAVAD GITA IS a battlefield dialogue between Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and Arjuna, His friend, devotee, and disciple. The dialogue consists of seven hundred verses, in which the Lord brings Arjuna from the dark bewilderment of material consciousness to the stage of serene and joyful enlightenment regarding everything-literally.
In this way, Krishna became the Charioteer of Arjuna, taking it upon Himself to drive the fabled bowman's chariot. This brings us up to the point at which The Bhagavad Gita begins, with the armies arrayed and ready for combat, and Dhritarashtra anxiously inquiring of his secretary Samjaya, "What did they do?"
Why does Arjuna call Krishna, “Achyuta, Hrsikesa and Madhava”? 1-21-22
Why did Arjuna request that the chariot be placed between the two armies? What was it that Arjuna desired to see? 1-21-23
Why does Krishna tell Arjuna to “behold all the Kurus”? 1-25
What did Arjuna hear from the disciplic succession? 1-43
What made Arjuna speak the last two verses to Lord Krishna? 1-44-45
Fill in the blanks: [10 questions]
“Although the military force of the Kauravas is greater than the Pandavas army, the Kauravas have no chance of winning the battle, because _____________ is on the side of the Pandavas.”
“Duryodhana thinks that the strength of his armed forces is immeasurable, being specifically protected by the most experienced general-_____________.”
Pick a right answer from the Parenthesis. [10 questions]
“Wherever there is Krishna there will be the _____________ too.” [Goddess of learning, Goddess of fortune, material energy, marginal energy]
“Dhuryodhana’s military commander in chief is _____________.” [Baladev, Dronacarya, Bhismadev, Asvattama]
Memorize the following verses:
1-1, 1-39, 1-40, 1-41
Procedure to memorize verses: [For more purification of the heart]
In the Back of your Bhagavad-Gita As It Is you will find a “How to Pronounce Sanskrit Guide.” Practice reciting the alphabet until you feels confident in trying to read the verses. Recite each word loudly, carefully and repeat at least ten times then proceed to the next word. Names of Sri Krishna [55 Krishna’s names]
Achyuta—He who never fails His devotees and who never falls down from His position.
Adhiyajia—the Lord of sacrifice; the Super-soul, the plenary expansion of the Lord in the heart of every living being.
Ädideva—the original Supreme God.
Ädikarta—the supreme creator.
Yogesvara—the supreme master of all mystic powers.
Yogi—supreme mystic.
Gita Mahatmya: The Glories of Chapter 1
“Bhagavan, You are the controller and maintainer of the whole universe, but yet You are sleeping happily on this ocean of milk. What is the reason?”
Lord Vishnu said, “My dear Lakshmi, I am not sleeping, but I am watching how wonderfully My energy is working. It is by this wonderful energy of Mine, by which I am controlling all things, and yet remain separate. And it is by remembering these divine activities of Mine that the great devotees and yogis manage to free themselves from the wheel of birth and death, and attain that transcendental nature of Mine, which is eternal and free from all qualities.”
Lakshmi said, “O, controller of all things. You are the goal of the meditation of great yogis. Nothing can go on without you. And yet You are separate. You are the cause of creation, maintenance and destruction of all the material universes. Kindly inform me about the workings of your wonderful energies, which are so attractive, that even You are lying here, meditating upon them.” Conchshells
Anantavijaya—name of King Yudhinohira’s conchshell, meaning “Unending victory.”
Devadatta—the conch of Arjuna which was obtained by Maya Dänava from Varuëa. The name means, “God given.
Manipuspaka—name of Sahadeva’s conch-shell, meaning “Jewel bracelet.” Sahadeva.
Pancajanya—the conchshell of Lord Shri Krishna. It was taken from the demon Panchajanya after Krishna slew him.
Paundra—the conchshell of Bhima..
Sughona—the conchshell of Nakula, meaning “Making a pleasant sound.” Video Clips on All Chapters [Minimum 80 minutes of lectures on each chapter] Commented by Six Acharyas:
His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada [[Brahma Gaudiya Sampradaya]
His Divine Grace Srila Viswanatha Chakravarti Takur [Brahma Gaudiya Sampradaya]
His Divine Grace Srila Madhava Acharya [ Brahma Sampradaya]
His Divine Grace Srila Ramanuca Acharya [Sri Sampradaya]
His Divine Grace Srila Kesava Kasmiri Prabhupada [Kumara Sampradaya]
His Divine Grace Srila Sridhar Swami [Rudra Sampradaya]
We guarantee that you will be completely spiritually and materially happy by end of the course.
Chapter 1 - Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra
