Srimad Bhagavad Gita – 700 Shlokas – distribution and overlaps among 10 philosophical themes

This table maps all 700 shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita into 10 thematic categories, showing their distribution and overlaps among major philosophical themes.

Sl. No. Theme Shlokas Total Overlaps
1 Arjuna’s Dilemma 1.1–1.47, 2.1–2.10 57 None
2 Nature of the Soul 2.11–2.30, 2.39, 2.55–2.57, 2.71–2.72, 3.42–3.43, … 71 Jnana Yoga (62)
3 Karma Yoga 2.31–2.53, 3.1–3.35, 3.37–3.43, 4.1–4.42, 5.1–5.12, … 134 Jnana Yoga (68), Bhakti Yoga (25), Karma+Jnana+Bhakti (20)
4 Jnana Yoga Extensive set spanning nearly all chapters 242 See note below
5 Bhakti Yoga Large set 172 Jnana Yoga (90), Liberation (46), others noted below
6 Dhyana Yoga Various 96 Jnana Yoga (64)
7 Three Gunas Various 94 Jnana Yoga (66)
8 Krishna’s Divine Nature Various 189 Bhakti Yoga (137), Jnana Yoga (134), others noted below
9 Divine and Demonic Qualities Various 34 Jnana Yoga (7)
10 Liberation Various 109 See note below
Notes on Overlaps in Jnana Yoga and Others:
  • Jnana Yoga overlaps: Karma Yoga (68), Bhakti Yoga (90), Karma+Jnana+Bhakti (20), Liberation (62), Bhakti+Liberation (35), Krishna’s Divine Nature+Bhakti Yoga (88), Krishna’s Divine Nature+Liberation (34), Krishna’s Divine Nature+Bhakti Yoga+Liberation (28).
  • Bhakti Yoga overlaps: Krishna’s Divine Nature (137), Krishna+Liberation (36).
  • Krishna’s Divine Nature overlaps: Liberation (47), Bhakti+Liberation (36), Jnana+Bhakti+Liberation (28).