Dharma or Righteousness is a subtle entity instilled and engraved in human consciousness. It is the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent Truth that is universal but is hidden and always a mystery. The Truth is the only goal of human birth, whether we are aware of it or not, and it has innumerable paths leading to it called religions or life ambitions or joy.

Sanatana Dharma or The Infinite Truth, the other name for Hindu Dharma, is the preceptor of Truth which has no origin or end. Just like climbing a tall mountain by innumerable paths and reaching the single peak or point, we, human beings keep climbing the ladders in life and keep searching continuously, till one knows and accepts that “Truth” . There is no peak at all; if one does not climb , there is no mountain at all; when one is in the dark valley ,and one thinks he need not climb the mountain at all; if he fears he cannot reach it .

The BHAGWAD GITA propounded by Lord Krishna is a part of the oldest and longest epic Mahabaratha of India. It was written by Sage Vyasa , which depicts a life battle between Kauravas 100 in number and Pandavas 5 in number for a kingdom. This is actually an allegorical view of the 100 different bad traits in us and the 5 good traits in us.

Life is woven in both black and white (good and bad) like a movie on a silver screen. No one can become totally free from dark forces, or totally free from good forces . There is a middle path , which is the best path, a path that helps us to climb the life ladder fast when we are confident ; and helps us to keep safe and steady without trembling and tumbling down at times of adversity. This is attained by achieving total control over our senses, body, mind and refining of intellect which in other words is called Yoga. Bhagwad Gita is only about yoga which deals about body, mind control, refining of intellect in various ways to suit all types of individuals.

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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Kumaran