Back cover Book: The Yoga of Wisdom, GitaExplanation on the back Book cover: The Yoga of Wisdom (Bhagavad Gita, Gandhi) by Pedro NonellWhoever immerses themselves in the deep ocean of wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita will discover timeless and universal ethical-Spiritual principles: Ahimsa (Non-Violence), detachment from the fruit of actions, harmony between religions.. as well as the spiritual dimension of Science of Yoga and its Paths (Dhyana - Meditation / Raja Yoga, Karma - Action, Jnana- Knowledge, Bhakti-Devotion), all valid.
In chapter 4 the Yoga of Knowledge, Action and Renunciation of the Bhagavad Gita (as a pillar of the philosophy of Yoga), Sri Krishna said to Arjuna:
Faced with the imminent war between two family clans, the warrior Arjuna refuses to kill his opponents. Sri Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu, in a shocking dialogue, explains to him what his duty is (Yoga of Knowledge -Sankhya-):
“Sri Krishna: Act without attachment; firm in yoga, impartiality of mind” Bhagavad Gita 2. 4.8 The Bhagavad Gita was the inspiration of Gandhi in the peaceful independence of India and important Western personalities, from Schopenhauer to George Harrison, and Hindus such as Sri Ramakrishna or Swami Vivekananda; It is even a model of self-knowledge, personal leadership and business management.
“Yoga is about the evolution of humanity.” BKS Iyengar.
“The Bhagavad Gita is the book that enlightened me the most in my entire life.” Goethe.
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