Category: Bhagavada Gita

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

When Lord Krishna saw that Arjuna was overwhelmed with grief and his eyes were filled with tears he said, Arjuna, how has this illusion overcome you at such a crucial moment? This attitude is inappropriate for a nobleman who understands the civilised ideals of life. You will not achieve honour by behaving in this way,…… Continue reading Chapter 2 – The Nature of the Soul

On the battlefield at Kurukshetra, two great armies have assembled. Their mighty legions stand facing one another, poised to engage in a civil war. Within the opposing armies are the family members of the royal Kuru dynasty. Unable to reach a peaceful settlement, they have taken up their weapons to fight for sovereignty of their…… Continue reading Chapter 1 – Arjuna’s Despair

The Bhagavad Gita is considered a concise summary of the vast Vedic wisdom and one of the worlds great spiritual texts. Its influence has extended far beyond India and many people around the world have admired its spiritual message and progressive ideas. It’s also part of a gripping narrative. Bhagavad Gita originally appeared as a…… Continue reading Introduction