GITA RAHASYA

Feb. 27, 2019

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, attended the Gita Aradhana Mahotsav at ISKCON-Glory of India Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

About: 

  • During the event he unveiled a unique Bhagwad Gita, prepared by ISKCON devotees. It measures over 2.8 meters and weighs over 800 kg. 

  • The Prime Minister recalled that Lokmanya Tilak had written the “Gita Rahasya,” while in jail, in which he explained in a simple way, Lord Krishna’s message of Nishkam Karma. 

  • He also mentioned that Mahatma Gandhi wrote “Bhagwad Gita according to Gandhi.” A copy of this book was given by him to the former US President, Barack Obama. 

Source : PIB