Shloka 3.3 “Krishna said: In this world, O Arjuna, two paths were taught by Me: knowledge for the contemplative and Karma Yoga for the active.” Key Teaching: Two paths—knowledge (Sankhya) and action (Karma Yoga)—suit different temperaments. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Karma Yoga. Description: Krishna responds to Arjuna’s confusion (3.1–2), explaining that he taught two paths: knowledge […]

Shloka 3.2 “My intellect is bewildered by your equivocal words; tell me decisively one path by which I may attain the highest good.” Key Teaching: Arjuna seeks a clear path to the highest good, confused by Krishna’s teachings. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Karma Yoga. Description: Arjuna, bewildered by Krishna’s seemingly contradictory teachings (2.39–53), requests a single,

Shloka 3.1 “Arjuna said: If you consider wisdom superior to action, O Krishna, why do you urge me to this terrible action?” Key Teaching: Arjuna questions the preference for wisdom over action, confused by Krishna’s urging to fight. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Karma Yoga. Description: Arjuna, confused by Krishna’s teachings (2.39–53), asks why Krishna urges him

Shloka 2.72 “This is the state of Brahman, O Arjuna; attaining it, one is no longer deluded, and even at death, one attains liberation.” Key Teaching: The sthita-prajna state leads to liberation, free from delusion. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna concludes Chapter 2, stating that the sthita-prajna state is the state of Brahman, where

Shloka 2.71 “One who abandons all desires, acts without attachment, ego, or pride, attains peace.” Key Teaching: Abandoning desires and ego leads to peace. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna teaches that one who abandons desires, acting without attachment, ego, or pride, attains peace, concluding the sthita-prajna description (2.55–70). This verse addresses Arjuna’s turmoil (1.28–46).

Shloka 2.70 “As rivers merge into the ocean, unmoved, so the sage remains unmoved by desires, attaining peace.” Key Teaching: The sage remains unmoved by desires, like an ocean receiving rivers, attaining peace. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna compares the sage to an ocean, unmoved as rivers (desires) merge into it, attaining peace. This

Shloka 2.69 “What is night for all beings is day for the sage; what is day for all is night for the sage.” Key Teaching: The sage’s perception transcends worldly dualities. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna teaches that what is night (ignorance) for all beings is day (awareness) for the sage, and what is

Shloka 2.68 “Therefore, O Arjuna, one whose senses are fully controlled from objects has steady wisdom.” Key Teaching: Complete sense control ensures steady wisdom. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna teaches that one whose senses are fully controlled from objects has steady wisdom, concluding the sensory discussion (2.58–67). This verse, part of the sthita-prajna description

Shloka 2.67 “As a boat is swept away by wind on water, so the mind following the senses is carried away.” Key Teaching: An uncontrolled mind, following senses, loses stability. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna compares the mind following senses to a boat swept away by wind on water, emphasizing the loss of stability.

Shloka 2.66 “One without divine connection lacks intellect and focus; without focus, no peace; without peace, where is happiness?” Key Teaching: Divine connection is essential for intellect, peace, and happiness. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Sthita-Prajna. Description: Krishna teaches that without divine connection, one lacks intellect and focus, leading to no peace or happiness. This verse continues