
The Bhagwat Gita remains the crown jewel among the Vedic heritage of India. It is the crown jewel for it syntheses the knowledge of the Veda, Upanishads and Purana. Many would presume that Gita is a religious script and therefore to be studied by those who are so inclined. The sustained interest and study of Gita by scholars from a host of disciplines across the knowledge that human kind possesses as of now shows that teachings of the Gita go beyond mere religious interest. Quite a few religions across the world prescribe renunciation and sainthood as the ultimate methods of self realization. Bhagwat Gita tells us that by adopting to any of the yoga prescribed in it, even while leading a normal life in a family, one can attain the highest ideal of moksha or self realization. In these series of talks, I have tried to explore the Bhagwat Gita while remaining acutely aware that I am personally as imperfect as I could be. I sincerely hope that those who listen to these casts would add wisdom to my explorations.