A friend said something that many people have told me in the past "Why study Bhagawad Gita now? It is for old age". I always smile at that statement and I ask do we ever get old in that sense? Because, I have found that those who make that statement never seem to get "old", i.e. they will probably never touch Bhagawad Gita in their lives. Many people express pity that I am encouraging my kids to learn Gita now. They are supposedly "too young" for that. All I do is smile and chuckle :) I am not saying that they or anyone should read Gita but I am just amused by their statement or a stereotype as to when one should or should not study something. If one is inclined, age does not matter. My kids are naturally curious because they have seen me taking it quite seriously. And, I do not FORCE it on them but I want them to be exposed just as my father exposed it to me. I was a near atheist or agnostic for a majority of my life (and I confess that I went to temples ...
Through this forum I will attempt to share as much authentic information as possible about "Hinduism", "Vedic Traditions" and "Sanatana Dharma"'; in quotes as they lack a specific name. I will present translations of scriptures, sooktAs, and stotras; bring debates and discussions from other forums; shed some light on some of the misconceptions of Hindu thought; and expose miscreants who hope to malign the glorious dharma. Your comments and feedback are welcome.