Glory of the Gita (continued...)

The Gita is an epitome of all the scriptures. The essence of all the scriptures is to be found in it. And it would be no exaggeration, indeed, if it is called the very storehouse of all scriptural knowledge. for a mastery of the Gita may lead one automatically to a comprehension of the truths contained in the other scriptures and no separate study is required to obtain this knowledge.
The Mahabaharata also says

"The Gita comprises of all the scriputres"

But this statement too is inadequate. For all the scriptures have originated from the Vedas, the Vedas were revealed through Brahma's mouths, and Brahma himself took his descent from the Lord's navel. In this way, a great distance separates the scriptures from the Lord. But the Gita has emanated directly from the lips of the Lord; hence there will be no exaggeration if it is declared as superior to all the scriptures. The devine sage Vedavyasa himself says:

"The Gita alone should be sung, heard, recited, studied, taught, pondered and assimilated properly and well. What is the use of collecting other scriptures? Fro the Gita has emerged directly from the lotus like lips of God Vishnu Himself"