Author: Prudence Louise

Arjuna said, Of those who are exclusively devoted to worshipping you and those who meditate on the impersonal spirit, who is superior? Lord Krishna said, In My opinion, those who faithfully worship me with exclusive devotion are superior. But those who control their senses, view everything with an equal mind, are dedicated to the welfare…… Continue reading Chapter 12 – The Path of Devotion

Arjuna said, My dear Krishna, you have kindly told me the most secret knowledge about your supreme nature and my illusion is now gone. I have heard your elaborate description of the creation and dissolution of the living beings and your unlimited glories. Krishna, although I see you standing before me I would like to…… Continue reading Chapter 11 – The Vision of the Universal Form

Lord Krishna said, Arjuna, listen once again to my advice that I speak for your welfare. The gods and the great sages do not know my source, because I am their origin. Only those who are wise and undeluded can know me as the Supreme Lord of all beings, unborn and without beginning. Intelligence, knowledge,…… Continue reading Chapter 10 – The Divine Glories of the Lord

Lord Krishna said, Because you are not jealous, I will now reveal the hidden treasure of pure devotion. This knowledge is supreme, pure and eternal, and it will free you from the suffering of material existence. This is the most secret knowledge and the perfection of religion. It is known by direct realisation and is…… Continue reading Chapter 9 – The Hidden Treasure

Arjuna said, Krishna, would you please explain what spirit is. What is the soul? What is karma and what is the material world? How does the Lord of sacrifice live in the body and how can the self-controlled know you at the time of death? Lord Krishna said, Spirit is the imperishable, eternal and absolute.…… Continue reading Chapter 8 – The Path of Attaining the Absolute

Lord Krishna said, Arjuna, by absorbing your consciousness in me and taking refuge in me, you can be free of doubt and know me completely. Now I will describe knowledge of the spiritual and the material to you. If you know this, there will be nothing more for you to know. Among thousands of human…… Continue reading Chapter 7 – The Relative and the Absolute

Lord Krishna said, Anyone who performs their duties without attachment to the results is the true yogi and ascetic. You cannot achieve complete renunciation by giving up your duties or by becoming physically inactive. Yoga is the same as complete renunciation because without renouncing the desire for material and sensual enjoyment one cannot be considered…… Continue reading Chapter 6 – The Path of Meditation

Arjuna said, Krishna, After advising me to renounce action, you have then recommended selfless action. Please tell me clearly, which of the two is superior? Lord Krishna said, The renunciation of action and selfless action are both beneficial. However, of the two, selfless action is superior. Anyone who is free from attraction and repulsion is…… Continue reading Chapter 5 – The Path of Renunciation of Action

Lord Krishna said, I previously taught this eternal knowledge of yoga to the sun-god, Vivasvan. He taught it to Manu, the father of humanity and Manu in turn passed it on to his disciple and son. In this way, the knowledge was passed down through the guru-disciple succession. But over the passage of time, this…… Continue reading Chapter 4 – The Path of Divine Knowledge

Arjuna said, Krishna, if you consider knowledge superior to action, why do you advise me to fight this dreadful war? I am confused by your ambiguous advice. Please tell me clearly, which is the best course of action? Lord Krishna said, I have already described the two paths found in this world. Some people try…… Continue reading Chapter 3 – The Path of Action