Introduction: The conclusions of the Bhagavad-gītā

Srila Prabhupada composed a masterful introduction to the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, which he recorded as two lectures on February 19 and 20, 1966.

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Srila Prabhupada composed a masterful introduction to the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, which he recorded as two lectures on February 19 and 20, 1966. The depth of the text, combined with the fact it was recorded in just two takes in the form of a lecture— spoken entirely from memory—highlights Prabhupāda's extraordinary scholarship and profound spiritual insight. In this introduction, he delivers a powerful set of conclusions from the Vedic literature, conclusions that are clear in the original texts to those who know what to look for, but that have baffled scholars for centuries. The text of his introduction may look simple when we first read it, but the deeper we dive, the more details we can find. Here, we delve into the main points he presents.

It may sound strange to start a book from the conclusions, but this is actually the process for studying spiritual scriptures. To truly grasp its meaning, we need to be armed with the right conclusions, which serve as keys for understanding the text. This is precisely what Srila Prabhupada provides in his introduction.

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