The commentary is given in ‘doubt-answer’ format. Such doubts are also cleared by the Author very beautifully.

Even after the verses are explained, there arises many doubts in a reader’s mind. The language used to explain the verses is also very simple. This definitely increases the understanding level of the reader. The main highlight of this book is that even the Sanskrit verses are translated to English. The only thing that matters is how the Author has presented the content for the easy understanding of the reader. When it comes to spiritual books, there is no question of commenting on content of the book. It contains 20 chapters which tells us the whole concept of selflessness and liberation. Ashtavakra Gita answers all the questions of a seeker of ultimate truth. The wisdom was meant for the whole mankind. Once Janaka asked Ashtavakra, “how to gain knowledge? how liberation happens? how to have dispassion?.” Ashtavakra’s answer to these question came to be known as Ashtavakra Gita.Īctually Janaka should only be looked upon as a representative of each and everyone of us. Ashtavakra is believed to be a sage with eight deformities in his body. Or to keep it simple, he is Sita’s father in Ramayana. It is presented as a conversation between sage Ashtavakra and King Janaka. In simple terms they are the spiritual wisdom given to different mythological characters during various time span.Īshtavakra Gita or we could say Song of Ashtavakra is one among the greatest scriptures of Hinduism. But it is believed that there are more than 40 Gitas (I don’t know the exact number) in addition to Bhagavad Gita.

Now that is when the translations come handy.Ĭoming to Gita, generally by Gita we mean Bhagavad Gita. But since the original version of vedic scriptures are written in Sanskrit language, s/he finds it difficult to approach. But there are times when a person is genuinely interested in understanding the real essence of life. Most of the times it is a solid reason given to escape from reading Adhyathmic literature. Whenever it comes to reading vedic scriptures, we have a preconception that they are difficult to understand. Home » Reading » Ashtavakra Gita- The Ultimate Solace by Harsha Yardi: Book Review Ashtavakra Gita- The Ultimate Solace by Harsha Yardi: Book Review Reading

Ashtavakra Gita by Harsha Yardi