Why do we read Gita, even if we can't understand a word of Sanskrit???

[Dipika]

Why do we read Gita, even if we can't understand a word of Sanskrit???

Story:

An old Farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Bhagavat Gita. His grandson wanted to be just like him
and tried to imitate him in every way he could.

One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Bhagavat Gita just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Bhagavat Geeta do?"

The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water." The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house.

The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.

The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got back to the house.

The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said,"See Grandpa, it's useless!"

"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."

The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out.

"Son, that's what happens when you read the Bhagavat Geeta. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and out.

That is the work of Krishna in our lives." "Celebrate Life. Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your vision, for the whole world belongs to you."

Walk in peace love and gratitude
Friends are blessings that come into our life
originally disguised as strangers.
Remember to always listen to the wisdom
of your own inner voice, and follow your heart.

http://www.citehr.com/43275-why-do-we-read-bhagwat-gita.html


ALLAH MALIK!

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[SS91]

SaiRam,

Whether it is Gita, Ramayan or any book we read the main purpose is_

There is very little difference between someone who cannot read and someone who will not read.  The result of either is ignorance.  Those who are serious seekers of personal development must remove the self-imposed limitations they have placed on their reading skills and their reading habits.  There is a multitude of classes being taught on how to be a good reader and there are thousands of books on the shelves of the public libraries just waiting to be read.  Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.   We must not permit anything to stand between us and the book that could change our lives.


A little reading each day will result in a wealth of valuable information in a very short period of time.  But if we fail to set aside the time, if we fail to pick up the book, if we fail to exercise the discipline, then ignorance will quickly move in to fill the void.

Those who seek a better life must first become a better person.  They must continually seek after self-mastery for the purpose of developing a balanced philosophy of life, and then live in accordance with the dictates of that philosophy.  The habit of reading is a major stepping stone in the development of a sound philosophical foundation.  And in my opinion it is one of the fundamentals required for the attainment of success and happiness.

Sai bless you Dipika  for  giving me an oppurtuniy to share what  I learnt. 

Jaisairam
 

[SS91]

Walk in peace love and gratitude
Friends are blessings that come into our life
originally disguised as strangers.
Remember to always listen to the wisdom
of your own inner voice, and follow your heart.

http://www.citehr.com/43275-why-do-we-read-bhagwat-gita.html


ALLAH MALIK!

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

Baba Sai bless all our devotees...... JaiSaiRam