Namaste
For basic introduction to the teachings of the Bhagavad gita almost every translation may well serve.
However seriously exploring the teachings of the Bhagavad gita begins when we begin to study the commentaries on Bhagavad gita. Only these commentaries reveal the depth of the teachings of the Gita. There a problem usually occurs, especially with a novices. Which commentary to choose? What to read?
These are questions that are usually asked by beginners. He who has already chosen a philosophy of Hindu dharma or a tradition (sampradaya) probably does not have a problem when selecting. He will choose a commentary which belongs to this tradition. Teachings of a particular traditions can differ considerably. At least we must be aware of that when we reach for some commentary, otherwise we will be confused.
Now, I know that many people will say "Oh yes I'm aware that their teachings differ considerably, but I'm still confused because I do not know which teaching to choose. One tradition says one thing and the other tradition often even says the opposite. So who is right?"
Unfortunately there is no simple answer to this problem. Then the answer could only be something like this (http://vedabase.net/bg/10/en) Lord Krishna said to Arjuna in the Bhagavad gita:
BG 10.8: I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in My devotional service and worship Me with all their hearts.regards
BG 10.9: The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me.
BG 10.10: To those who are constantly devoted to serving Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.
BG 10.11: To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance.
BG 10.12-13: Arjuna said: You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the ultimate abode, the purest, the Absolute Truth. You are the eternal, transcendental, original person, the unborn, the greatest. All the great sages such as Nārada, Asita, Devala and Vyāsa confirm this truth about You, and now You Yourself are declaring it to me.
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