Acharya Prashant explains that Janmashtami should ideally be a celebration of the Bhagavad Gita because Shri Krishna is the formless Brahman, and the Gita is His manifest form. He observes that people often avoid the Gita because it is perceived as dangerous and demanding of real change, preferring instead to engage with playful stories of Shri Krishna or the form of Ladoo Gopal. He emphasizes that Shri Krishna represents the Gita, and avoiding the Gita while celebrating Shri Krishna is a way for the ego to stay safe and avoid the transformative power of Truth. He asserts that the Gita is the actual manifest form of Shri Krishna, and a true relationship with Him requires facing the challenges presented in the Gita.
