Jnana Vignana Yoga and Akshara Brahma Yoga as Expounded in the Gita

This paper is an attempt to have an overview of principles of the Bhagavad Gita with special emphasis on Jnana Yoga and Akshara Brahma Yoga. Instances of allegory in the Mahabharata, the main function of an incarnation of God on earth, the qualities of the imperishable Brahman have also been discussed. Following the principles of Akshara Brahma Yoga leads to steadiness of mind, improvement of cognition and concentration, achievement of personal and professional goals, balance of mind, mental equanimity and finally liberation from the endless cycle of birth and death.