The New Translation and Commentary, Chapters 1 to 6 on the Bhagavad Gita by Maharishi Mahesh Yoga provides a comprehensive explanation of the transcendence or pure consciousness that is described throughout throughout the Bhagavad Gita as a state of Being. This particular translation provides a clear and practical guide to ensuring that all of our actions are good deeds by explaining the difference between actions emanating from the lower self and actions performed while one is established in the state of Being. The ability of every individual to make good decisions throughout their life is essential to the flourishing of all human life. The decisions made by any individual will also have a beneficial or negative effect on universal life, so the quality of one's actions must always support universal life.