Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 7

by Chinmayananda

In the seventh chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, Sri Krisna helps Arjuna think whether it is possible for finite and limited mind to comprehend and embrace the concept of infinity. The Lord begins by deconstructing Himself and His nature as very essence of the world. He goes on to explain what prevents people from realising this - the delusion of the three gunas or qualities - Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. he concludes by listing out the ways one can be virtuous and which is the best among them: the one that can accomplish the task of realising His true nature. In short, Sri Krisna, on this chapter, goes on to give that knowledge, knowing which nothing more needs to be known.

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2018

About the author

Chinmayananda Saraswati, also known as Swami Chinmayananda and born Balakrishnan Menon, was an Indian spiritual leader and teacher who inspired the formation of Chinmaya Mission in 1953 to spread the message of Vedanta. The organization, which was founded by his disciples and led by him, has over 300 centres in India and internationally.
He was a disciple of Sivananda Saraswati at Rishikesh, who founded the Divine Life Society. He was later advised by Sivananda to study under Tapovan Maharaj in Uttarkashi in the Himalayas.