There is no harm even in a rat race if rats are running away from cat. Unfortunately even most educated people in ignorance of the science of self, end up, like rats jumping in mouth of cat.

These two paths in the Vedas are defined as Pravritti and Nivritti i.e. path of instincts vs intelligence.

Desiring to enjoy carnal pleasures, an invalid receives a very valuable lesson from the most unexpected person, a Prostitute !!

Which version of the Gita should I study when over 1000 are available in the market?

What is the actual understanding that Krishna conveyed to Arjuna?

Dvaita or Advaita? 

Person or Energy?

Action or Meditation? 

In order to check this, one simply needs to visit 10th chapter where the best student of Gita, the great fighter Arjuna gives his conclusive understanding of the wisdom imparted to him.

What did Arjuna conclude ?

Entire knowledge of Bhagavad Gita, in a nutshell, is explained in just 4 verses of 10th Chapter, which is also known as Chatuhshloki Gita. 

Here they are..

Among all the injunctions of spiritual advancement mentioned in the Vedas, a particular instruction given by Lord Chaitanya stands as the foremost order of Vaishnavism. Any sincere spiritual aspirant must very carefully make it as one's foundation stone of spiritual life.

What is this instruction?

How to implement it in our life?

श्रीभगवानुवाच 

भूय एव महाबाहो शृणु मे परमं वचः।

यत्तेऽहं प्रीयमाणाय वक्ष्यामि हितकाम्यया ॥

The Supreme Lord said: My dear friend, mighty-armed Arjuna, listen again to My supreme word, which I shall impart to you for your benefit and which will give you great joy. (Bhagavad Gita 10.1)

How to experience this great joy from Bhagavad Gita?

Hearing about the devotional service of advanced devotees imbues one with tremendous spiritual potency. It shows how to practically implement the principles explained in scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita in one's life. 

Let us learn about very inspiring life of the 1st saint of ISKCON - Sri Jayananda Prabhu.