The thirteenth chapter of Geeta is an essence of the message Geeta wants to convey.I shall try to interpret it in simple language because it conveys the real meaning and interpretation of life and living.It contains the key to human happiness and salvation.It is the groundwork for meditation,which is beyond observation as is the practice prevalent nowadays as before any practical the knowledge of theory is essential and this is what the 13th chapter explains.
Since the essence of Buddhism lies deep into Vedanta and the same has been explained by Dr.S.Radhakrishan the essence of Geeta is similarly found in Vedanta which came into existence thousands of years before the advent of Geeta.
I used to go to ST. Nikka Singh Ji for learning in 1981-1982.ST. ji was an humble saint and in his and in his presence a brahman recited the shlokas and was interpreted and explained by ST. Ji maharaj.To introduce him he was a man who never attracted towards money,fame and a large number of followers.He owned no material and never desired for it.We used to sit at his seat at 2 A.M.He would bless us by explaining Geeta.My guru ST. Nikka Singh Ji always laid great emphasis on chapter 13th.And according to him,This chapter if understood shall provide the essential seed of knowledge regarding everything their in Geeta.
It is the only with the view that I began my humble submission from chapter 13th
Essentially Geeta was not written for focus on any religion in particular but was explained for the entire humanity