You have to transcend the usual method of viewing the Gita as a mere dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna by elevating it into what it really is - a divine dialogue between Eshwara and Jivi (God and individual). The recitation of Gita is now being encouraged as an end in itself. That is only a method of spending time beneficially! The Gita is a path, a goal, an achievement. Its purpose is gained by practice and experience. The voice of God as a message to man is a gift of grace to all men. Unfortunately, it is interpreted by man along the lines his temperament dictates. Thereby the pure and clear message gets contaminated. Later when the message is presented in a variety of forms, it produces confusion and conflict. Those who profess to teach and preach religion must avoid such consequences and concentrate on arousing spiritual hunger and satisfying it. There are many who try to cater to people's tastes through irrelevant stories which tarnish the main spiritual theme. The message can succeed in capturing people's hearts only when it is experienced by the speaker and when his aim is only to inspire others to share his joy!
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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