Swami Nikhilananda's association with the Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual and humanitarian organization founded by Swami Vivekananda, played a significant role in shaping his life and work. He was one of the chief disciples of Swami Sadananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and worked closely with Swami Vivekananda's brother, Swami Nityananda.
: The translation and accompanying notes primarily follow the eighth-century commentary of Sankaracharya , the leading exponent of Advaita (monistic) Vedanta. Key Themes : It emphasizes the performance of selfless duty bhagavad gita swami nikhilananda pdf
Swami Nikhilananda, a direct disciple of Sri Sarada Devi and founder of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York , designed this work to be both a scholarly resource and a practical guide for spiritual seekers. a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna