The Divine Purpose of the Bhagavad Gita

The story of the Mahabharata is not just a historical event; it is a divine play. This grand epic narrates the incidents and circumstances through which Lord Shri Krishna (Narayana) fulfilled His purpose of imparting immortal wisdom to His dear devotee and friend, Arjuna (Nar).

At the end of the Dvapara Yuga, when unrighteousness had reached its peak and righteousness was in peril, the Lord set His divine plan into motion. The Mahabharata war was not merely a struggle for power between the Pandavas and Kauravas; it was a journey toward that supreme knowledge which would remain an invaluable guide for humanity forever.

With His divine will, Lord Krishna orchestrated events and situations that ultimately led Arjuna to a moment of deep confusion regarding his duty and righteousness. This state of inner turmoil became the perfect opportunity for Krishna to reveal the eternal truths and self-knowledge in the form of the Bhagavad Gita.

This divine discourse was not just a conversation between a disciple and a guru; it was the extraordinary union of Nar and Narayana. Every verse, every word of the Bhagavad Gita is the voice of the Supreme, guiding His devotee toward the realization of the eternal truth of the self.

Thus, all the events of the Mahabharata were merely a backdrop—set to fulfill a greater purpose. That purpose was the revelation of the eternal wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, which illuminates the path of life, duty, and the timeless truth of the soul.

Now, presented before you is the opening verse of this sacred scripture, marking the beginning of this immortal discourse.