The purpose of this commentary is to constantly remind the seeker that what he seeks is within him—the pure jñāna-mārga as revealed by the Upanishads and great sages like Sri Sankaracharya and Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi. Some commentators have opined that the Gita speaks about karma, and some others have said that it talks about yoga, but the Gitacharya Himself says, “iti te jñānam ākhyātam—here I have expounded jñānam.”

In the Bhagavata too, Vyasa says, “That which was given by Bhagavan in the war-field is pure jñāna.” Of course, karma-yoga is given much importance by the Gita. Without that, it is not possible to attain sufficient purity to intuit our real nature. That aspect is also given importance in the commentary. The chief intention behind every exposition in this commentary is to turn the mind inward and to make one recognise the most incredible treasure within. Once it is recognised, everything else will happen harmoniously in such a life. This is the greatest spiritual truth.