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Srimad Bhagavad Gita is one of the most significant Vedic literature. It is also known as “Gitopanisad” which means the lord’s song. The Bhagavad Gita was recited by Lord Krishna to Arjuna during the battle of Kurukshetra. It is thought that studying the Bhagavad Gita alone constitutes a comprehensive study of all the Vedas, Puranas, and Itihasas. The great warrior Arjuna from the Mahabharata is afraid he will lose his loved ones, friends, and family in battle. He's not interested in fighting. Nonetheless, one must combat adharma (unrighteousness). Thus, on the battlefield, Arjuna receives self-knowledge from his buddy and philosopher, Lord Krishna, who also motivates him to fight for justice. There is a great significance associated with reading the Bhagavad Gita every day but especially during the auspicious Kartik Maas. Let us check out the advantages of reading the Bhagavad Gita further. 

6 Life-Changing Benefits Of Reading Bhagavad Gita 

1. Fruits Of Performing Austerities - It is believed that one can attain the piety gained from giving cows as charity to worthy people just by reciting the Srimad Bhagavad Gita once. One will also reap the benefits of offering an Ashvamedha sacrifice by reading the Bhagavad Gita every day. 

It is said that learning the Bhagavad Gita by itself is equivalent to understanding all of the Puranas, Itihasas, and Vedas. (Image Source: Canva)

2. Attain Liberation - The sacred Puranas suggest that one who reads the Srimad Bhagavad Gita every day during the holy Kartik Maas gets liberated from the cycle of birth and death and is sure to reside in Vaikuntha in their afterlife, which is the abode of the Lord Vishnu. 

3. Balanced Life - Excessive activity wears us out. In the same vein, idleness forces us to become lazy. Maintaining a healthy balance between work and play is essential in life. The Bhagwad Gita offers advice on how to balance eating, exercise, and relaxation. 

4. Eradicates Ignorance - Stress arises from strangeness. We are afraid of many circumstances in life because we do not know what is permanent and what is transient. The Bhagavad Gita provides us with the wisdom necessary to overcome ignorance and guides us towards knowledge. In our constantly changing world, true happiness can only be attained through self-awareness which can only come by reading the Bhagavad Gita. 

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5. Provides Inner Strength - Unusualness gives rise to stress. Because we are unable to distinguish between what is permanent and what is temporary, we are terrified of many situations in life. The Bhagavad Gita directs us towards enlightenment and gives us the wisdom required to overcome ignorance. True happiness in our ever-changing world can only be reached via self-awareness.

6. Boosts Spirituality - The simplest path to the Divine is bhakti or devotion. When one has faith, they are able to connect with their inner strength and overcome any difficult circumstance. Lord Krishna gave an explanation of the Bhagavad Gita's devotional power.