Bhagavad GĪtĀ 5.1 - The Paradox of Renunciation and Action: A Study in Spiritual Integration
What is true renunciation? How can one live fully in the world and yet remain untouched by it?
In this profound exploration of Bhagavad Gītā 5.1, Sachin J. Karnik unveils the timeless dialogue between action and renunciation as a mirror of the human condition. Arjuna's question to Krishna-whether the path of saṃnyāsa (renunciation) or karma-yoga (action) leads to supreme good-becomes the starting point for an inquiry that bridges philosophy, psychology, and spiritual science.
This work is far more than a commentary. It is a meditative journey through the verse's linguistic precision, philosophical resonance, and psychological depth. Sachin Karnik draws on classical Vedāntic masters such as Śaṅkara, Rāmānuja, and Madhva, while also engaging with Sri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda, and modern consciousness studies. The result is a dynamic synthesis that reveals how true renunciation is not withdrawal from life, but awakened participation within it.
With remarkable clarity, the book illuminates how the tension between "doing" and "being" resolves through inner awareness. It explores Arjuna's inner battlefield as a metaphor for the psyche's struggle between attachment and freedom, offering pathways for integrating energy, ethics, and consciousness.
Rich with comparative insights from Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, and Sufi traditions, this text speaks to both the academic mind and the seeking heart. Concluding chapters provide practical meditations and reflections, guiding readers to embody the spirit of the Gītā in daily life.
Bhagavad Gītā 5.1 - The Synthesis of Renunciation and Action is a companion for all who aspire to live consciously-to act without bondage, to love without possession, and to realize the infinite stillness that moves all action.
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