Two Types of Knowledge in the Gita

Minutes to read.

The knowledge in the Gita that does not align with the Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda, and Atharvaveda) and the Sukshm Ved (the Tattvagyan spoken by the Sachidanand Ghan Brahm, i.e., the True Being, from His own lotus-like mouth) is considered incorrect. Such knowledge is merely the personal opinion of the Giver of the Gita and is not acceptable. In several verses (Gita Chapter 13 Verse 2, Chapter 7 Verse 18, Chapter 6 Verse 36, Chapter 3 Verse 31, and Chapter 18 Verse 70), the Giver of the Gita has stated, "Such is my opinion" or "This is my view."

The Srimad Bhagavad Gita contains 95% Vedic knowledge and 5% of the Giver’s own opinion. If that opinion aligns with the Vedas, it is correct; otherwise, it is futile. For example, Gita Chapter 2, Verses 37–38 are sufficient to illustrate this contradiction:

• In Gita Chapter 2, Verse 37, he discusses profit and loss. He says that you will either attain heaven by dying in battle or enjoy the kingdom of the earth by winning the war. Therefore, O Arjun, stand up for battle!
• Then, immediately following this, in Gita Chapter 2, Verse 38, he says the exact opposite: "Consider victory and defeat, gain and loss, and pleasure and pain as equal, and prepare for war. By fighting in this way, you will not incur sin."

Furthermore, in Gita Chapter 11, Verse 33, it is clarified: "Arise, attain glory! Conquer your enemies and enjoy a kingdom flourishing with wealth and prosperity. I have already slain these warriors standing before you; you merely become an instrument (Nimit-matra)."