A Re-Look at Sri MadbhagavtGita

A Re-look at Sri MadbhagavadGita

The eighteen Adhyayas of the celestial song Sri Madbhagavat Gita may be divided into three levels of discourse.

The first level covers Adhyayas 1 to 9. In these Adhyayas we see Arjuna in a questioning mood. He is trying to assess the Lord's ability to answer all his queries. For His part, Lord Krishna is also apprising Arjuna's credentials for his suitability to learn the most sacred Book of knowledge directly from Lord Himself. It is only towards the end of Adhyaya 9, Lord is satisfied about Arjuna's suitability. Then only He proclaims " Manmanaa bhava madbhakto madhyaajiimaam namaskuru, Maamevaishyasi yuktvaivamaatmaanaam matparaayana". Hey Arjuna! fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me and make obeisance to Me; thus linking yourself to Me and trust Me, you shall come to Me. After ascertaining Arjuna's suitability, Lord Himself suggests that Arjuna trust Him!
The second level covers Adhyayas 10 to 15. The Lord presents before Arjuna His innumerable manifestations in this universe and it is only at the beginning of Adhyaya 11 that we see the mellowing of Arjuna: "Madanugrahaaya paramam guhyamadhyaatmasanjitam, Yattvayoktam vachastena mohoyam vigato mama". The keyword here is "Madanugrahaaya" Because of Your kindness and benevolence! This is the first time Arjuna acknowledges Lord's greatness. And he is ready to cmpletely surrender to the Lord.
The last level covers Adhyaya 16 to 18. Towards the end of Adhyaya 18, Lord again declares: "Manmanaa bhava madbhakto madhyaajii maam namaskuru, Maamevaishyasi satyam tee pratijaane pryiosi mee" After the full discourse, Lord declares: "Hey Arjuna! I promise you, you shall come to Me." Note the change from trust me to I promise you!". When Lord Hiself promises, there should not be any iota of doubt and this is what happens to Arjuna. He says "Nashto mohah smrutirlabdha tvatprsaadaanmayaachyuta...." And celestial song ends but for the epilogue of Sanjaya.
One has to transport on the mental plane to the battle field of Kurukshetra and completely visualise himself or herself to be a part there to understand the full meaning of BhagavadGita. And believe me it is possible and you will enjoy each and every sloka of the celestial text.