Of course we can – writing about spirituality is not limited to ancient sages and prophets. There are many modern authors who write on spirituality. But almost all of them are drawing on the ancient wisdom for their inspiration, too. So why not begin with reading the spiritual classics? If people are still reading a book five thousand years after it was written, you could rightly conclude that it has passed the test of time, and that it contains perennial wisdom. Besides, the spiritual nature and experience of it is the same today as it ever was, so there’s really no such thing as ‘modern spirituality,’ only spirituality addressed to modern needs, in modern language.

It’s part of a vast library of ancient wisdom from ancient india. The entire library is known as the Vedas, or ‘the knowledge,’ and the deeper, philosophical parts are known as the Upanishads. The word means ‘sit down closer.’ More than one hundred Upanishads contain a very pithy analysis of the difference between reality and illusion, and the Vedanta Sutra summarises and rearranges their essence into a logical sequence of arguments. The Bhagavad-gita is the record of a one-hour conversation between Krishna and His warrior friend and disciple Arjuna. It contains all the major concepts of the Upanishads in dialogue form and has been read by millions for thousands of years.

The Gita was spoken to comfort, coach and convince Arjuna in his moment of weakness. Krishna’s purpose, however, was much broader. On our own ‘battlefield of life’ we’ll all encounter moments of confusion which prompt us to venture beyond the routine treadmill of life. The Bhagavad-Gita presents timeless answers to those perennial questions, offering an opportunity to upgrade our life on every conceivable level. Ancient wisdom, eternally relevant.

The Bhagavad-Gita is universal and practical – a life companion. Religious or not, philosophical or not, spiritual or not, the Bhagavad-Gita equips the reader with the vision and tools to navigate life, and its inevitable twists and turns, with grit and grace. All can benefit from its ever-fresh wisdom which empowers one to become the best version of themselves.

The Bhagavad-gita is the ultimate “How-To” guide. If you’re wondering how to make good choices, how to find success, how to be present in the moment or how to turn life around, then look no further. The Gita doesn’t simply encourage you to invest in a better after-life, but it’s a book which empowers you to build a powerful present life. This ancient classic presents the quintessence of self-development.