The Bhagavad Gita - dialogue between the self and the realizer

The mahabharata when read as a mere observer, appears to be a mythical tale, a fascinating story, an entertaining drama with all emotions thrown in..but when one not just reads the mahabharata as a story but as a metaphor, identifies with and participates in it, there lies its impact. The power of the Bhagavad Gita, within the context of the Mahabharata is that it is in the form of art, the interpretation and impact of which is up to the reader. It is in this form, and not in the form of rules or laws for a reason- because perfection or realization is dynamic, and is upto the individual.

Within the framework of Absolute reality, the self and the realizer exist within the same (self-realized) individual, but they are portrayed as manifested in distinct individuals in the Bhagavad Gita.

Perfection is dynamic

Perfection is dynamic and not static, as traditional models may assume.It may manifest itself in action, as well as inaction. Some of us may see perfection only in action (as in maybe exceptional achievements) or inaction (meditation, peace, enlightenment) but perfection exists in both dynamically.Perfection lies in maintaining an equlibrium with this dynamic state. Accepting the dynamic nature of perfection is a huge step towards attaining that state of equilibrium and 'peace' even in the midst of chaos.Krishna said to Arjuna (the bhagavad gita)"He who sees action in inaction, and inaction in action, truly sees"