International Geeta Mahotsav
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 , Berne
“Geeta in Everyday Life — Timeless Wisdom for a Divided World”
ॐ श्रीपरमात्मने नमः ।
Salutations to the Supreme Being.
Respected Swamijis, elders, and dear devotees,
Today we celebrate International Gita Mahotsav in Berne. The main event started on 15 November in Kurukshetra.
We have gathered not merely to celebrate a scripture, but to recall the eternal message that has guided humanity for millennia — the message of the song celestial- MadBhagavad Geeta.
Though delivered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in Dwapar Yuga, the message of Geeta is not confined to any time, place, or religion. it is equally relevant on the battlefields of our daily lives — where confusion, fear, and conflict often cloud our minds.
Arjuna’s dilemma is our dilemma.
He stands, bow in hand, overwhelmed by emotion, saying:
“My very nature is overcome by weakness; my mind is confused about duty.”
(Bhagavad Geeta 2.7)
And the compassionate Lord Krishna answers — not merely to Arjuna, but to all of us — through the timeless verses of the Geeta.
The first lesson Krishna gives is of Karma Yoga, the path of selfless action.
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
(Bhagavad Geeta 2.47)
“You have the right to perform your duty, but not to the fruits thereof.”
This is one of the most liberating teachings ever given.
In our world today, we are obsessed with success, results, and recognition. But Krishna teaches detachment from results — do your duty, surrender the outcome to the Divine.
All actions lead to reactions. This binds us to the cycle of births and rebirths. To attain Moksha, to realize ones true self, we need to act in a way not to generate any reaction. This only would reduce the karmic balance to zero, thereby leading to liberation.
This teaching can transform our homes, our workplaces, and our relationships. Whether we are teachers, doctors, students, or homemakers — the Geeta reminds us: do your work as an offering to God, and peace will follow.
Another great message of the Geeta is equanimity — the ability to remain calm amidst the ups and downs of life.
समत्वं योग उच्यते।
(Bhagavad Geeta 2.48)
“Equanity of mind is called Yoga.”
When we remain steady in both success and failure, joy and sorrow, we attain true inner strength. In a divided, restless world, the Geeta calls us to this divine balance.
The Geeta also teaches the unity of all beings — a vision much needed in our times of division.
(Bhagavad Geeta 5.18)
“The wise see the same Divine presence in a learned Brahmin, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and even a dog-eater.”
What a profound statement of equality!
Thousands of years before the modern world spoke of human rights and inclusiveness, the Geeta declared that divinity shines equally in all beings.
If every human heart embraced this vision, there would be no war, no hatred, no discrimination.
The Geeta thus becomes not just a spiritual text, but a solution to global disharmony — a call to see oneness amidst diversity.
उदार चरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्
The Lord also teaches us control of the mind — for that is where every battle begins.
The Geeta calls us to self-mastery. When our mind is disciplined through faith, meditation, and good conduct, we rise above confusion and find divine clarity.
Dear devotees, the Bhagavad Geeta is not meant only to be read — it is meant to be lived.
Each day we face challenges — at home, at work, within ourselves. The Geeta tells us how to live with strength, clarity, and devotion amidst them all.
In everyday life, its wisdom can be practiced simply:
Perform your duty with sincerity and surrender.
Accept results with grace.
Treat others with compassion.
And remember the Divine presence in all.
In times of darkness, the Geeta gives us light.
In times of doubt, it gives us direction.
In times of division, it gives us unity.
Let us remember Lord Krishna’s final call to Arjuna —
(Bhagavad Geeta 18.66)
“Abandon all duties and surrender unto Me alone; I shall liberate you from all sins — do not fear.”
This is the essence of the Geeta — surrender, faith, and fearlessness.
ॐ तत्सत्
Om Tat Sat.
The eternal truth.
Thank you. Jai Shri Krishna.
