Acharya Prashant discusses the significance of the Bhagavad Gita, noting that Western thinkers like Henry Thoreau often approach the text with a fresh, objective perspective that allows them to penetrate its depths more effectively than many Indians. He explains that in India, the Gita has become a commonplace household name, leading to a sense of familiarity that can breed indifference. When a text is turned into a part of an organized religious complex with rigid rituals and traditions, its underlying philosophy is often lost. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the Gita is actually a destroyer of convention and tradition, representing a modern attitude that resonates with those who approach it with unconditioned eyes and the freedom to critique or even dissent.
