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Dhritarashtra asks Sanjaya what his sons and the Pandavas are doing on the battlefield. |
The Gita begins with Dhritarashtra’s question, setting the stage for the war and Arjuna’s moral conflict. |
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Sanjaya describes Duryodhana observing the Pandava army and speaking to Drona. |
Duryodhana’s observation of the Pandava army reveals his strategic concern and confidence before the battle. |
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Duryodhana points out the strength of the Pandava army to Drona. |
Duryodhana highlights the formidable Pandava warriors, emphasizing the challenge ahead. |
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Duryodhana lists great warriors like Bhima and Arjuna in the Pandava army. |
The Pandavas’ strength is showcased through their skilled warriors, setting up the war’s intensity. |
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Duryodhana names more Pandava heroes like Dhrishtaketu and Chekitana. |
Duryodhana continues to acknowledge the Pandavas’ powerful allies, building tension. |
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Duryodhana mentions additional Pandava warriors like Yudhishthira and Virata. |
The list of Pandava warriors underscores their army’s depth and readiness for battle. |
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Duryodhana describes his own army’s great warriors to Drona. |
Duryodhana takes pride in his army’s strength, comparing it to the Pandavas’. |
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Duryodhana lists key Kaurava warriors like Bhishma and Karna. |
The Kaurava army’s might is highlighted through its prominent leaders. |
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Duryodhana mentions other brave warriors ready to fight for him. |
Duryodhana’s confidence grows as he notes his army’s many valiant fighters. |
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Duryodhana compares the strength of both armies, favoring his own. |
Duryodhana believes his army, led by Bhishma, is stronger than the Pandavas’. |
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Duryodhana urges his warriors to protect Bhishma in battle. |
Protecting Bhishma is key to the Kauravas’ strategy, showing his critical role. |
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Bhishma blows his conch, signaling the start of the war. |
Bhishma’s conch blow marks the war’s commencement, raising the battle’s intensity. |
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Kaurava warriors blow conches, creating a loud, fearsome sound. |
The Kauravas’ conch sounds create a dramatic, intimidating war atmosphere. |
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Krishna and Arjuna blow their conches, responding to the Kauravas. |
Krishna and Arjuna’s conch sounds signal the Pandavas’ readiness and courage. |
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Arjuna, Krishna, and other Pandavas blow their divine conches. |
The divine conches of the Pandavas symbolize their strength and divine support. |
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Yudhishthira and other Pandava leaders blow their conches. |
The Pandava leaders’ conch sounds unite their army, boosting morale. |
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More Pandava warriors, like Satyaki, sound their conches. |
Additional Pandava conch sounds reinforce their unity and battle readiness. |
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Drupada and other warriors join in blowing conches. |
The collective conch sounds from Pandava allies amplify the war’s intensity. |
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The conch sounds terrify the Kaurava army’s hearts. |
The Pandavas’ conch sounds create fear in the Kauravas, showing their strength. |
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Arjuna, holding his bow, asks Krishna to place the chariot between the armies. |
Arjuna’s request to view both armies sets the stage for his moral dilemma. |
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Arjuna asks Krishna to position their chariot to observe the warriors. |
Arjuna seeks to assess the battlefield, preparing for his emotional conflict. |
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Arjuna wants to see those eager to fight in the war. |
Arjuna’s curiosity about the enemy reflects his initial readiness for battle. |
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Arjuna wishes to observe the Kaurava warriors ready to fight. |
Arjuna’s focus on the enemy shows his strategic mindset before his doubts arise. |
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Krishna places the chariot between the armies as Arjuna requested. |
Krishna fulfills Arjuna’s request, enabling him to face the reality of war. |
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Krishna positions the chariot before Bhishma and Drona. |
The chariot’s placement before key Kaurava leaders intensifies Arjuna’s conflict. |
Arjuna’s Dilemma |
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Arjuna sees relatives, teachers, and friends in both armies. |
Seeing loved ones on both sides sparks Arjuna’s emotional and moral turmoil. |
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Arjuna is filled with compassion, seeing his kin ready to fight. |
Arjuna’s compassion for his kin deepens his reluctance to engage in battle. |
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Arjuna feels sorrow, his body trembling at the thought of killing family. |
Arjuna’s physical and emotional distress reveals his inner conflict about war. |
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Arjuna’s mind reels, and he feels weak, unable to fight. |
Arjuna’s overwhelming grief paralyzes him, highlighting his moral struggle. |
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Arjuna’s bow slips as he is overcome by sorrow and confusion. |
Arjuna’s despair leads to physical weakness, symbolizing his inner turmoil. |
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Arjuna sees bad omens and refuses to fight his kin. |
Arjuna’s fear of negative consequences fuels his decision to avoid battle. |
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Arjuna questions the value of victory gained by killing family. |
Arjuna doubts the worth of a kingdom won through bloodshed of loved ones. |
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Arjuna says he doesn’t desire victory or pleasure from killing kin. |
Arjuna rejects worldly gains that come at the cost of family destruction. |
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Arjuna lists his respected kin and teachers he must face in battle. |
Arjuna’s respect for his elders deepens his moral conflict about fighting. |
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Arjuna refuses to kill his kin, even for the sake of a kingdom. |
Arjuna prioritizes family bonds over material gains, intensifying his dilemma. |
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Arjuna fears sin from killing revered elders and family. |
Arjuna worries that killing kin will lead to grave spiritual consequences. |
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Arjuna argues that killing kin is sinful and destroys family dharma. |
Arjuna believes war will ruin family values, strengthening his refusal to fight. |
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Arjuna says the Kauravas’ greed blinds them to war’s evils. |
Arjuna criticizes the Kauravas’ ignorance, yet still hesitates to fight. |
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Arjuna fears that destroying families will lead to societal ruin. |
Arjuna predicts war will disrupt social order and moral values. |
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Arjuna warns that family destruction will corrupt women and society. |
Arjuna fears war’s impact on family purity and societal stability. |
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Arjuna says mixed castes from war will lead to chaos. |
Arjuna believes war will cause social disorder through caste mixing. |
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Arjuna fears ancestors will suffer without offerings due to family ruin. |
Arjuna worries war will disrupt ancestral rituals, harming spiritual traditions. |
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Arjuna laments the loss of family traditions due to war’s sins. |
Arjuna grieves the destruction of dharma caused by war’s consequences. |
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Arjuna questions how anyone can desire a kingdom through sin. |
Arjuna rejects victory gained through immoral acts, deepening his conflict. |
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Arjuna feels it’s better to die than kill kin for a kingdom. |
Arjuna prefers death over fighting, showing his moral and emotional struggle. |
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Arjuna prefers being killed unarmed than fighting his kin. |
Arjuna’s willingness to die reflects his deep aversion to harming family. |
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Arjuna drops his bow, overwhelmed by grief, refusing to fight. |
Arjuna’s despair peaks, setting the stage for Krishna’s spiritual guidance. |
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Sanjaya describes Arjuna’s grief and Krishna’s response to it. |
Krishna begins to address Arjuna’s emotional turmoil, initiating the Gita’s teachings. |
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Krishna asks why Arjuna is grieving at this critical moment. |
Krishna challenges Arjuna’s weakness, urging him to face his duty. |
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Krishna urges Arjuna to rise above weakness and fight like a warrior. |
Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome cowardice and fulfill his warrior duty. |
Arjuna’s Dilemma |
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Arjuna refuses to fight revered elders like Bhishma and Drona. |
Arjuna’s respect for his teachers deepens his reluctance to engage in battle. |
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Arjuna says he’d rather beg than kill his respected elders. |
Arjuna values honor over victory, preferring poverty to killing his kin. |
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Arjuna is unsure which is better: winning or losing the war. |
Arjuna’s confusion about victory’s worth reflects his moral and emotional conflict. |
Arjuna’s Dilemma |
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Arjuna admits his confusion and surrenders to Krishna as his guide. |
Arjuna seeks Krishna’s wisdom, marking his shift to spiritual discipleship. |
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Arjuna says no worldly gain can remove his grief. |
Arjuna’s sorrow overrides material desires, showing his need for spiritual guidance. |
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Arjuna refuses to fight, overwhelmed by grief, and stays silent. |
Arjuna’s silence reflects his complete surrender to despair, awaiting Krishna’s advice. |
Arjuna’s Dilemma |
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Krishna smiles and begins teaching Arjuna amidst the armies. |
Krishna’s smile signals his readiness to impart wisdom to resolve Arjuna’s dilemma. |
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Krishna says the wise don’t grieve for the living or dead, as the soul is eternal. |
The wise understand the soul’s immortality, so they don’t mourn temporary losses. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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Krishna explains that souls always exist, never ceasing to be. |
Souls are eternal, existing beyond birth and death, removing the need for grief. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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The soul passes through bodies like a person changes clothes. |
The soul’s journey through bodies is natural, like changing clothes, so death isn’t final. |
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Sensations like heat and cold are temporary; endure them wisely. |
Temporary sensations shouldn’t disturb the wise, who focus on eternal truth. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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The wise, unmoved by pleasure or pain, attain liberation. |
Equanimity in all circumstances leads to spiritual freedom and liberation. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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The unreal has no existence; the real (soul) never ceases. |
The soul’s eternal reality surpasses the unreal, temporary world, guiding true wisdom. |
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The soul, pervading all, is indestructible and eternal. |
The soul’s all-pervading, indestructible nature ensures its eternal existence. |
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Only the body dies; the soul is eternal, so fight without fear. |
Since only the body is mortal, Arjuna should perform his duty fearlessly. |
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Neither the slayer nor slain is truly affected, as the soul is eternal. |
The soul’s immortality means neither killing nor dying affects its eternal nature. |
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The soul is never born nor dies; it is eternal and unchanging. |
The soul’s eternal, unchanging nature removes fear of death and loss. |
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Knowing the soul is indestructible, there’s no cause to kill or grieve. |
Understanding the soul’s immortality eliminates guilt or sorrow in performing duty. |
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The soul changes bodies like clothes, remaining eternal. |
The soul’s continuity through changing bodies encourages detachment from the physical. |
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Weapons, fire, or water cannot destroy the eternal soul. |
The soul’s invincibility to physical harm reinforces its eternal nature. |
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The soul is unbreakable, unburnable, and eternal, beyond harm. |
The soul’s indestructible qualities assure its permanence beyond physical destruction. |
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The soul is invisible and unchanging; no need to grieve for it. |
The soul’s subtle, eternal nature makes grieving for it unnecessary. |
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Even if you believe the soul is born and dies, don’t grieve. |
Even under a mortal view of the soul, grief is pointless as death is natural. |
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Death is certain for the born; don’t grieve for the inevitable. |
Since death is inevitable, Arjuna should focus on duty, not sorrow. |
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Beings are unmanifest before birth and after death; don’t grieve. |
The soul’s existence beyond physical form makes grieving for death illogical. |
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Few truly understand the soul’s wondrous, eternal nature. |
The soul’s profound eternity is a rare realization, guiding spiritual wisdom. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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The soul in all bodies is eternal; don’t grieve for anyone. |
The universal soul’s immortality removes the need to mourn any loss. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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As a Kshatriya, Arjuna’s duty is to fight for righteousness. |
Arjuna must uphold his warrior duty to protect dharma without hesitation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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A righteous war is a rare opportunity for glory and heaven. |
Fighting a just war brings honor and spiritual merit to a warrior. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Refusing to fight dishonors Arjuna’s duty and incurs sin. |
Abandoning duty as a warrior brings shame and spiritual consequences. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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People will mock Arjuna’s cowardice, causing him great shame. |
Fleeing battle will ruin Arjuna’s reputation, worse than death for a warrior. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Great warriors will think Arjuna fled from fear, not honor. |
Arjuna’s retreat will be seen as cowardice, tarnishing his heroic image. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Enemies will insult Arjuna, causing him unbearable pain. |
Mockery from enemies for abandoning duty will deeply hurt Arjuna’s pride. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Victory brings kingdom; death brings heaven—Arjuna should fight. |
Regardless of outcome, fighting fulfills Arjuna’s duty with divine rewards. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Fight with equanimity, treating victory and defeat the same. |
Perform duty without attachment to outcomes for true spiritual balance. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Krishna introduces Jnana Yoga, the wisdom of selfless action. |
Selfless action guided by wisdom frees one from worldly bondage. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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Selfless action protects from failure and leads to spiritual gain. |
Performing duty without selfish motives ensures spiritual progress without loss. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Resolute focus on selfless action leads to a steady mind. |
A determined mind focused on selfless duty achieves spiritual clarity. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Ignorant people pursue rituals for pleasure, missing true wisdom. |
Desire-driven rituals distract from the true spiritual path of wisdom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Those attached to wealth and pleasure lack resolute wisdom. |
Attachment to material gains hinders the steady pursuit of spiritual truth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Desire for pleasure prevents focus on true spiritual knowledge. |
Obsession with worldly pleasures blocks the path to divine wisdom. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rise above the three gunas to focus on the eternal soul. |
Transcending the gunas leads to a focused, spiritually liberated mind. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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A wise person uses scriptures like a well serves a flooded land. |
True wisdom extracts only what’s needed from scriptures for spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Your right is to action, not its results; don’t avoid duty. |
Perform duties selflessly without attachment to outcomes to achieve spiritual freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Act with equanimity, free from attachment to success or failure. |
True yoga is performing actions with balance, unaffected by outcomes. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Selfless action is superior to desire-driven work. |
Acting without selfish motives elevates one above inferior, desire-based actions. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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A wise person, skilled in action, attains liberation. |
Skillful, selfless action leads to freedom from karma and spiritual liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Wise yogis, detached from results, reach liberation from rebirth. |
Renouncing action’s fruits through wisdom ensures freedom from the cycle of rebirth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Wisdom frees the mind from delusion, revealing clear understanding. |
True knowledge dispels ignorance, guiding one to spiritual clarity and liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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A steady mind, free from doubts, achieves yoga’s success. |
A focused, unwavering mind attains spiritual stability through disciplined practice. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Arjuna asks about the traits of a person with a steady mind. |
Arjuna seeks to understand the qualities of a spiritually stable person. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A steady-minded person abandons desires and finds joy in the self. |
True stability comes from renouncing desires and finding contentment within. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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The wise remain unmoved by pleasure, pain, or adversity. |
A steady mind stays balanced amidst life’s ups and downs, free from disturbance. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A wise person is detached, unaffected by good or evil. |
Detachment from outcomes ensures a wise person’s mind remains undisturbed. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A yogi controls senses like a tortoise retracts its limbs. |
Mastering senses through discipline protects the mind from worldly distractions. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Senses may withdraw, but desire remains without divine vision. |
True detachment requires experiencing the divine to overcome lingering desires. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Even the wise struggle to control turbulent senses. |
Senses are powerful and challenge even the wise, requiring constant discipline. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Control senses by fixing the mind on Krishna for stability. |
Focusing on the divine helps master senses and achieve mental steadiness. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Dwelling on sense objects leads to desire, anger, and delusion. |
Obsession with senses creates a chain of desire and anger, clouding wisdom. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Delusion from anger destroys wisdom, leading to ruin. |
Uncontrolled anger and delusion cause loss of wisdom and spiritual downfall. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A disciplined mind, free from attachment, attains peace. |
Mastering desires through discipline brings inner peace and spiritual clarity. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A peaceful mind brings joy and clarity to the intellect. |
Inner peace from a disciplined mind fosters happiness and wise understanding. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Without discipline, there’s no peace, wisdom, or happiness. |
Lack of mental control prevents peace, wisdom, and true happiness. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A mind swayed by senses drifts like a boat in the wind. |
Uncontrolled senses destabilize the mind, leading it astray from spiritual goals. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Controlling senses fully brings a steady, peaceful mind. |
Complete sense mastery ensures a calm and focused spiritual state. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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The yogi stays awake to truth while others are lost in illusion. |
A yogi sees divine truth clearly, unlike those lost in worldly distractions. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A yogi remains unmoved by desires, like an ocean receiving rivers. |
A steady yogi is undisturbed by desires, maintaining inner calm like an ocean. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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One who abandons desires and ego attains true peace. |
Renouncing desires and ego leads to lasting peace and spiritual freedom. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Living in this wisdom ensures liberation at life’s end. |
Embracing spiritual wisdom guarantees liberation from the cycle of rebirth. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Arjuna asks which is better: knowledge or action. |
Arjuna seeks clarity on whether knowledge or action is the superior spiritual path. |
Karma Yoga |
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Arjuna requests Krishna to give one clear path to follow. |
Arjuna’s confusion prompts a plea for a definitive spiritual direction. |
Karma Yoga |
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Krishna says Jnana Yoga suits thinkers, Karma Yoga suits doers. |
Krishna explains two paths—knowledge for thinkers and action for doers—for spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Inaction doesn’t free one from karma; action is inevitable. |
Avoiding action doesn’t lead to freedom, as all are driven by nature to act. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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No one can remain inactive, as gunas compel action. |
The three gunas naturally drive all beings to act, making inaction impossible. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Pretending to renounce action while desiring is hypocrisy. |
Acting without true detachment while craving results is spiritually dishonest. |
Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Selfless action with controlled senses is true yoga. |
Performing duty selflessly with sense control defines a true yogi’s path. |
Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Perform your duties, as action is better than inaction. |
Doing prescribed duties is superior to avoiding action, supporting life’s purpose. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Actions done as sacrifice to God free one from bondage. |
Selfless actions offered to God lead to liberation from karmic ties. |
Karma Yoga, Liberation |
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God created sacrifice to sustain the world’s prosperity. |
Sacrifice, ordained by God, ensures the world’s harmony and abundance. |
Karma Yoga |
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Honor gods through sacrifice; they’ll grant your desires. |
Mutual support between humans and gods through sacrifice sustains cosmic order. |
Karma Yoga |
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Gods, pleased by sacrifice, provide life’s necessities. |
Performing sacrifices ensures divine blessings for sustenance and prosperity. |
Karma Yoga |
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Eating food offered in sacrifice purifies; otherwise, it’s sinful. |
Consuming sacrificial food purifies, while selfish eating incurs sin. |
Karma Yoga |
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Food comes from rain, rain from sacrifice, sustaining life. |
Sacrifice drives the cosmic cycle, producing food and sustaining existence. |
Karma Yoga |
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Sacrifice, rooted in Vedic action, comes from Brahman. |
All actions and sacrifices originate from the eternal Brahman, guiding duty. |
Karma Yoga |
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One who doesn’t follow the cycle of sacrifice lives in vain. |
Ignoring the sacrificial cycle leads to a purposeless, selfish life. |
Karma Yoga |
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One delighted in the self is free from duty’s burden. |
Self-realized individuals find joy within, transcending worldly obligations. |
Karma Yoga, Liberation |
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A self-realized person has no need for worldly actions. |
Those who know the self act without dependence on external duties or gains. |
Karma Yoga |
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Perform duties without attachment to attain the supreme. |
Selfless duty, free from attachment, leads to spiritual liberation. |
Karma Yoga |
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Great kings like Janaka performed duties for the world’s good. |
Performing duty selflessly, like great leaders, benefits society and the self. |
Karma Yoga |
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People follow the example of great leaders’ actions. |
Leaders’ actions set a standard, inspiring others to follow righteous paths. |
Karma Yoga |
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Krishna, though perfect, acts to set an example for others. |
Even the divine performs duties to guide humanity toward righteousness. |
Karma Yoga |
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If Krishna didn’t act, people would fall into inaction. |
Krishna’s actions prevent societal chaos by inspiring diligent duty. |
Karma Yoga |
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Without Krishna’s actions, the world would perish in chaos. |
Krishna’s selfless actions sustain cosmic order and prevent destruction. |
Karma Yoga |
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The wise act selflessly to guide the ignorant toward duty. |
Wise individuals perform duties without attachment to inspire others. |
Karma Yoga |
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The wise don’t disturb the ignorant but guide through action. |
Enlightened ones lead by example, encouraging duty without disrupting others’ beliefs. |
Karma Yoga |
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Actions are driven by gunas, but the ego claims doership. |
The three gunas cause actions, yet the ego wrongly assumes control. |
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The wise know actions arise from gunas, not the self. |
Understanding that gunas drive actions frees the wise from ego’s delusion. |
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The wise don’t confuse those deluded by gunas. |
Enlightened ones guide gently, respecting the ignorant’s limited understanding. |
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Offer all actions to Krishna, free from desire, for liberation. |
Surrendering actions to Krishna without desire leads to spiritual freedom. |
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Those who follow Krishna’s teachings are freed from karma. |
Adhering to divine guidance ensures liberation from karmic bondage. |
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Those who reject Krishna’s teachings remain deluded and lost. |
Ignoring divine wisdom keeps one trapped in ignorance and suffering. |
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Even the wise act according to their nature shaped by gunas. |
Human nature, influenced by gunas, drives actions, even for the wise. |
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Senses are drawn to objects; don’t let them sway you. |
Controlling sensory desires prevents deviation from the spiritual path. |
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Follow your own duty, not others’, even if it’s imperfect. |
Sticking to one’s own dharma is better than adopting another’s, despite flaws. |
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Arjuna asks what forces one to sin despite good intentions. |
Arjuna seeks the cause of sinful actions, prompting Krishna’s explanation. |
Karma Yoga |
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Desire and anger, born of Rajas, drive sinful actions. |
Desire and anger, fueled by Rajas, are the root causes of sin. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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38 |
Desire clouds wisdom like smoke covers fire or dust covers a mirror. |
Desire obscures true knowledge, blocking spiritual clarity like smoke or dust. |
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Desire, an insatiable fire, destroys knowledge and wisdom. |
Uncontrolled desire consumes wisdom, hindering spiritual progress. |
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40 |
Desire resides in senses, mind, and intellect, deluding the soul. |
Desire, rooted in senses and mind, misleads the soul from truth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Dhyana Yoga |
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Control desire by mastering senses and focusing on the soul. |
Overcoming desire through sense control and soul awareness ensures spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Nature of the Soul, Dhyana Yoga |
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The soul is above senses, mind, and intellect; know this truth. |
The soul’s supremacy over senses and mind guides one to true wisdom. |
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Knowing the soul’s greatness, conquer desire through self-control. |
Realizing the soul’s higher nature empowers one to overcome desire’s pull. |
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Krishna taught this eternal yoga to Vivasvan, who passed it to Manu. |
The ancient yoga taught by Krishna ensures timeless spiritual wisdom. |
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This yoga was lost over time but is now taught to Arjuna. |
Krishna revives the lost yoga, sharing it with Arjuna for spiritual renewal. |
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Krishna teaches this ancient yoga to Arjuna, his devotee. |
As a devotee, Arjuna receives divine wisdom to fulfill his spiritual purpose. |
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Arjuna asks how Krishna taught yoga long before his birth. |
Arjuna’s question about Krishna’s ancient role prompts a divine explanation. |
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Krishna says he and Arjuna have had many births, but he remembers all. |
Krishna’s divine memory of past births reveals his eternal nature. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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6 |
Krishna, though unborn, takes birth through his divine power. |
Krishna’s divine incarnation demonstrates his control over nature for a purpose. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna incarnates when dharma declines to restore righteousness. |
Krishna appears to protect righteousness whenever evil overtakes the world. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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8 |
Krishna comes to save the good, destroy evil, and establish dharma. |
Krishna’s incarnations restore balance by protecting good and eliminating evil. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Knowing Krishna’s divine birth and actions leads to liberation. |
Understanding Krishna’s divine nature frees one from the cycle of rebirth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Free from attachment, fear, and anger, devotees attain Krishna. |
Renouncing negative emotions through devotion leads to divine union. |
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Krishna rewards all based on their approach to him. |
Krishna responds to everyone’s spiritual efforts, guiding them toward truth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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12 |
People worship lesser gods for quick material gains. |
Seeking temporary gains from lesser gods distracts from true spiritual goals. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
4 |
13 |
Krishna created the four varnas based on qualities and actions. |
The varna system, rooted in qualities, is divinely ordained for societal harmony. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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14 |
Krishna is unaffected by actions or their results. |
Krishna’s divine nature remains untouched by worldly actions or outcomes. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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15 |
Ancient sages acted selflessly; Arjuna should do the same. |
Following the example of selfless sages ensures spiritual progress through duty. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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16 |
Krishna explains what action and inaction truly mean. |
True wisdom distinguishes between action and inaction for spiritual clarity. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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17 |
Understanding action, forbidden action, and inaction is complex. |
Discerning the nature of actions requires deep spiritual understanding. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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18 |
Seeing inaction in action and action in inaction is true wisdom. |
True wisdom sees the deeper reality of action and inaction, leading to liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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19 |
Actions free from desire are purified, leading to liberation. |
Selfless actions, without desire, burn karma and pave the way to freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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20 |
Acting without attachment to results brings inner peace. |
Detached action frees one from worldly ties, fostering spiritual tranquility. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
4 |
21 |
Renouncing desire and ego in actions leads to liberation. |
Acting without ego or desire ensures freedom from karmic bondage. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
4 |
22 |
Content with whatever comes, a yogi transcends duality. |
Accepting life’s outcomes with equanimity leads to spiritual freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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23 |
Selfless actions of a liberated soul dissolve in divine wisdom. |
A liberated person’s selfless actions merge into divine truth, free from karma. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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24 |
Offering actions to Brahman makes all acts divine. |
Actions offered to the divine become sacred, leading to spiritual unity. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
4 |
25 |
Some yogis offer sacrifices to gods, others to Brahman. |
Different spiritual practices, like sacrifices, all aim for divine connection. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
4 |
26 |
Yogis offer senses and breath in the fire of self-control. |
Controlling senses through disciplined practice is a form of spiritual sacrifice. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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27 |
Yogis offer all actions in the fire of self-realization. |
Sacrificing actions through wisdom leads to complete spiritual liberation. |
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28 |
Some offer wealth, austerity, or yoga as sacrifices. |
Various forms of sacrifice, like giving or austerity, lead to spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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29 |
Yogis control breath through pranayama for spiritual focus. |
Breath control in yoga purifies the mind, aiding spiritual progress. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Those who practice sacrifice know Brahman and attain liberation. |
Sacrificial practices, done with wisdom, lead to divine realization and freedom. |
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Eating sacrificial remnants brings eternal liberation. |
Consuming food offered in sacrifice purifies and leads to spiritual freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Various sacrifices, rooted in scriptures, lead to Brahman. |
Scriptural sacrifices guide practitioners to divine truth and liberation. |
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Knowledge sacrifice is superior to material offerings. |
Offering wisdom surpasses material sacrifices, leading to true spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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34 |
Learn truth from a guru through humility and service. |
Humble service to a guru reveals divine truth for spiritual liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Knowledge destroys ignorance, revealing all beings in the self. |
True knowledge removes delusion, showing unity of all in the divine. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Knowledge purifies even the greatest sinners, like a burning fire. |
Wisdom cleanses all sins, guiding even the fallen toward liberation. |
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Knowledge burns all karma, like fire consumes wood. |
Spiritual wisdom destroys karmic bonds, ensuring complete liberation. |
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Nothing purifies like knowledge; it’s found through yoga. |
Knowledge, gained through disciplined practice, is the ultimate purifier. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Faithful yogis gain knowledge, attaining peace swiftly. |
Faith and discipline in yoga lead to wisdom and inner peace. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Ignorance and doubt destroy spiritual progress. |
Lack of knowledge and faith hinders the path to spiritual liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Yoga and knowledge destroy karma, ensuring liberation. |
Combining action and wisdom eliminates karma, leading to spiritual freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Cut doubt with knowledge and rise to perform your duty. |
Wisdom dispels doubts, empowering Arjuna to fulfill his righteous duty. |
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Arjuna asks whether renunciation or action is the better path. |
Arjuna seeks clarity on whether renouncing or performing actions leads to liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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2 |
Krishna says both renunciation and selfless action lead to liberation. |
Selfless action and true renunciation both guide one to spiritual freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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3 |
A true renunciant acts without attachment, free from duality. |
True renunciation involves acting selflessly, free from ego and opposites. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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4 |
Sankhya (knowledge) and Yoga (action) lead to the same goal. |
Knowledge and selfless action are equal paths to spiritual liberation. |
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The goal reached by knowledge is also attained through action. |
Both knowledge and action yogas ultimately lead to the same divine truth. |
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Action yoga is easier than renunciation without discipline. |
Disciplined action is more practical than renunciation for spiritual progress. |
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A selfless yogi, pure in mind, attains divine peace. |
Purity and selflessness in action lead to divine connection and peace. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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A yogi knows they don’t truly act, despite performing duties. |
The wise understand that the soul remains detached from bodily actions. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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9 |
Senses act on objects, but the soul remains unattached. |
The soul is uninvolved in sensory actions, maintaining spiritual detachment. |
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10 |
Offering actions to Brahman, a yogi is untouched by sin. |
Selfless actions offered to the divine free one from karmic consequences. |
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Yogis act with body and mind, unattached to results. |
Acting without attachment to outcomes purifies the soul for liberation. |
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12 |
A yogi, detached from results, attains lasting peace. |
Renouncing action’s fruits brings enduring peace and spiritual freedom. |
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13 |
The soul, dwelling in the body, is free from actions. |
The soul remains a non-doer, detached from the body’s actions. |
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The soul doesn’t create actions or their results; nature does. |
Actions and their outcomes arise from nature, not the eternal soul. |
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God doesn’t take on anyone’s sins or virtues. |
The divine remains impartial, unaffected by human actions or qualities. |
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Knowledge removes ignorance, revealing the divine light within. |
Spiritual wisdom dispels ignorance, illuminating the path to liberation. |
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17 |
Knowing the soul and God brings eternal liberation. |
Realizing the soul’s unity with God ensures freedom from rebirth. |
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A wise person sees all beings equally, beyond differences. |
True wisdom views all beings as equal, fostering universal compassion. |
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19 |
Equal vision conquers rebirth, aligning with the divine. |
Seeing all equally frees one from the cycle of birth and death. |
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A wise person, steady in truth, is unmoved by pleasure or pain. |
Stability in divine truth brings equanimity amidst life’s dualities. |
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21 |
Detached from external pleasures, a yogi finds joy within. |
Inner joy, free from external desires, leads to spiritual fulfillment. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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22 |
Sense pleasures are temporary and lead to suffering. |
Worldly pleasures, being fleeting, cause pain and hinder spiritual growth. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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23 |
Enduring desires and anger brings true happiness here. |
Mastering desires and anger in this life leads to genuine happiness. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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24 |
Inner joy and divine focus bring eternal liberation. |
Finding joy within and focusing on God ensures spiritual freedom. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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25 |
Sages, free from duality, attain divine peace and liberation. |
Transcending opposites through wisdom leads to divine peace and freedom. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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26 |
Desireless yogis quickly attain eternal peace and liberation. |
Freedom from desires ensures swift attainment of spiritual liberation. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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27 |
Meditating with controlled senses brings supreme peace. |
Disciplined meditation, free from sensory distractions, leads to divine tranquility. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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28 |
A disciplined yogi, free from desire, attains liberation. |
Sense control and desirelessness through yoga lead to spiritual freedom. |
Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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29 |
Knowing Krishna as the ultimate goal brings supreme peace. |
Recognizing Krishna as the source of all grants lasting spiritual peace. |
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A true yogi performs duties without attachment to results. |
Selfless action without desire defines a true yogi’s spiritual path. |
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2 |
Renunciation and yoga are the same when actions are selfless. |
True renunciation equals yoga when actions are performed without attachment. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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3 |
Action helps beginners; renunciation suits advanced yogis. |
Beginners progress through action, while advanced yogis embrace renunciation. |
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4 |
A yogi, free from desires, attains true renunciation. |
Complete detachment from desires marks a yogi’s true renunciation. |
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5 |
Elevate yourself through self-control, not self-degradation. |
Self-discipline lifts the soul, while self-neglect leads to spiritual harm. |
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The controlled mind is a friend; the uncontrolled is an enemy. |
A disciplined mind supports spiritual growth, while an uncontrolled one hinders it. |
Dhyana Yoga |
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7 |
A self-controlled yogi remains steady in all circumstances. |
Mastery over the self ensures equanimity in pleasure, pain, or adversity. |
Dhyana Yoga |
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8 |
A yogi sees all as equal, steady in knowledge and self-control. |
True wisdom brings equal vision and stability through disciplined practice. |
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A yogi treats friends, foes, and all beings with equal kindness. |
A yogi’s equal treatment of all reflects deep spiritual understanding and compassion. |
Dhyana Yoga |
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10 |
Meditate alone in a clean place with a focused mind. |
Solitary meditation in a pure environment fosters spiritual focus and growth. |
Dhyana Yoga |
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11 |
Sit on a clean seat in a quiet place for meditation. |
A proper meditation setup enhances focus and spiritual progress. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
12 |
Focus the mind, controlling thoughts, to practice yoga. |
Disciplined focus on the mind during meditation leads to yogic success. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
13 |
Sit straight, gazing at the nose-tip, for steady meditation. |
Proper posture and gaze in meditation ensure mental stability and focus. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
14 |
With a calm mind, focus on Krishna during meditation. |
Meditating on Krishna with a serene mind fosters divine connection. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
15 |
Meditating on Krishna with discipline leads to eternal peace. |
Disciplined meditation on Krishna ensures liberation and lasting peace. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Liberation |
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16 |
Moderation in eating and sleeping ensures yoga’s success. |
Balanced lifestyle habits support effective meditation and spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
17 |
Balanced eating, sleeping, and work lead to yoga’s success. |
Moderation in daily activities fosters discipline for successful yoga practice. |
Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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18 |
A disciplined mind, free from desires, achieves yoga. |
Detachment from desires through discipline marks true yogic attainment. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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19 |
A yogi’s mind is steady, like a lamp in a windless place. |
A disciplined mind remains calm and focused, like an unwavering flame. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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20 |
Meditation brings joy by stilling the mind’s restlessness. |
A calm mind in meditation experiences divine joy and spiritual peace. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
21 |
The yogi finds infinite joy in the self through meditation. |
Meditation reveals boundless inner joy, connecting the self to the divine. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
22 |
True joy from meditation surpasses all worldly pleasures. |
Meditation’s divine joy outshines temporary worldly satisfactions. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
23 |
Yoga brings freedom from suffering through disciplined meditation. |
Disciplined meditation liberates one from all forms of suffering. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
24 |
Abandon desires and control senses for successful meditation. |
Renouncing desires and mastering senses ensures effective meditation practice. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
25 |
Gradually focus the mind on the self through meditation. |
Steady meditation on the self leads to spiritual focus and clarity. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
26 |
Bring the wandering mind back to focus on the self. |
Persistent effort to refocus the mind ensures meditative success. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
27 |
A pure mind, meditating on Krishna, attains supreme bliss. |
Meditation with a pure mind on Krishna brings ultimate spiritual joy. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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28 |
A yogi, free from impurities, enjoys eternal happiness. |
Purity through meditation leads to everlasting spiritual happiness. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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29 |
A yogi sees the self in all beings and all in God. |
True yoga reveals the unity of all beings with the divine self. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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30 |
One who sees Krishna everywhere is never lost to Him. |
Constant awareness of Krishna ensures an unbreakable divine connection. |
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31 |
A yogi devoted to Krishna lives in Him always. |
Devotion to Krishna keeps a yogi eternally united with the divine. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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32 |
A yogi sees others’ joys and sorrows as their own. |
True compassion in a yogi equates others’ experiences with their own. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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33 |
Arjuna says the mind is too restless to control in meditation. |
Arjuna acknowledges the difficulty of mastering the mind for yoga. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
34 |
The mind is unsteady, turbulent, and hard to tame. |
The mind’s restless nature poses a significant challenge to meditative practice. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
35 |
Krishna agrees the mind is restless but can be controlled through practice. |
Persistent practice and detachment can tame the restless mind for yoga. |
Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
36 |
An uncontrolled mind fails yoga; discipline brings success. |
Success in yoga requires disciplined control over the wandering mind. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
37 |
Arjuna asks what happens to a yogi who fails despite effort. |
Arjuna questions the fate of a yogi who strives but fails in meditation. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
38 |
Does a failed yogi lose both worldly and spiritual gains? |
Arjuna fears that failed yogis might lose all progress in both realms. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
39 |
Arjuna seeks Krishna’s answer to clear his doubts about failure. |
Arjuna requests clarity on the consequences of failing in spiritual efforts. |
Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
40 |
Krishna says no effort in yoga is ever wasted. |
Spiritual efforts never go to waste, ensuring progress even in failure. |
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41 |
A failed yogi is reborn in a good family to continue yoga. |
A yogi who fails is reborn favorably to resume their spiritual journey. |
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42 |
Or, a failed yogi is born in a wise yogi’s family. |
Rebirth in a yogic family supports continued spiritual progress for failures. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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43 |
Past efforts revive, pushing the yogi toward success. |
Previous spiritual efforts carry forward, aiding progress in future lives. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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44 |
Past yoga practice naturally draws one to spiritual life. |
Prior spiritual efforts instinctively guide one back to yoga’s path. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
6 |
45 |
With persistent effort, a yogi attains liberation. |
Continuous effort in yoga purifies and leads to ultimate liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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46 |
A yogi surpasses ascetics, scholars, and ritualists. |
A disciplined yogi excels beyond those focused on rituals or mere knowledge. |
Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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47 |
The yogi devoted to Krishna is the highest of all. |
Devotion to Krishna makes a yogi supreme among all spiritual practitioners. |
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Krishna teaches how to know Him fully through devoted yoga. |
Devotion and focus on Krishna lead to complete divine understanding. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
7 |
2 |
Krishna shares complete knowledge, leaving nothing more to know. |
Krishna’s teachings provide ultimate wisdom, encompassing all spiritual truth. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
7 |
3 |
Few attain the supreme knowledge of Krishna. |
True knowledge of Krishna is rare, achieved only by dedicated seekers. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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4 |
Krishna’s material nature includes earth, water, fire, and more. |
Krishna’s material energy forms the physical world, distinct from His divine nature. |
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Krishna’s higher, spiritual energy sustains all living beings. |
The soul, Krishna’s spiritual energy, enlivens all beings beyond material nature. |
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All creation comes from Krishna’s material and spiritual energies. |
Krishna’s dual energies—material and spiritual—are the source of all existence. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Nothing is higher than Krishna; all rests upon Him. |
Krishna is the supreme foundation, supporting all existence like a thread through pearls. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is the essence of water, light, and sacred sound. |
Krishna’s divine presence pervades essential elements like taste and radiance. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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9 |
Krishna is the fragrance of earth and brilliance of fire. |
Krishna manifests as the subtle qualities in nature, like earth’s scent. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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10 |
Krishna is the seed of all beings and intelligence of the wise. |
Krishna is the source of all life and the wisdom guiding the enlightened. |
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Krishna is pure strength and desire aligned with dharma. |
Krishna embodies righteous strength and desire free from worldly attachment. |
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All states of being come from Krishna’s gunas, yet He is beyond them. |
The three gunas originate from Krishna, but He remains detached from them. |
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The three gunas delude the world, hiding Krishna’s true nature. |
The gunas’ illusion prevents people from recognizing Krishna’s divine supremacy. |
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Surrender to Krishna to cross the delusive gunas. |
Devotion to Krishna helps transcend the deceptive influence of the three gunas. |
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The foolish and demonic don’t surrender to Krishna. |
Ignorant and negative souls reject Krishna, remaining trapped in delusion. |
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Four types of virtuous people worship Krishna. |
Devotees with pure intentions, seeking various goals, worship Krishna sincerely. |
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The wise, devoted to Krishna alone, are dearest to Him. |
Single-minded devotion to Krishna through wisdom earns His highest favor. |
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All devotees are noble, but the wise are Krishna’s own self. |
While all devotees are great, the wise, fully devoted, are closest to Krishna. |
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After many births, the wise surrender to Krishna as all. |
True wisdom, gained over lifetimes, leads to complete surrender to Krishna. |
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Those swayed by desires worship lesser gods for quick gains. |
Desire-driven worship of lesser deities yields only temporary benefits. |
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Krishna strengthens faith in whatever god one worships. |
Krishna supports devotees’ faith in any deity, guiding them toward Him. |
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Worshipping other gods, devotees get results from Krishna. |
Krishna grants the fruits of worship to lesser gods, showing His supremacy. |
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Worship of lesser gods gives limited, temporary results. |
Seeking lesser deities leads to fleeting gains, unlike Krishna’s eternal rewards. |
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Ignorant see Krishna as human, missing His divine nature. |
Misunderstanding Krishna’s divine form limits spiritual progress and connection. |
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Krishna’s divine form is hidden from the deluded by His power. |
Krishna’s divine nature is veiled to those lost in material illusion. |
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Krishna knows past, present, and future, but none know Him fully. |
Krishna’s omniscient nature surpasses human understanding, inspiring devotion. |
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Desire and aversion, born of gunas, delude all beings. |
The gunas create duality, clouding minds and obstructing spiritual clarity. |
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Virtuous souls, free from duality, worship Krishna purely. |
Overcoming duality through virtue enables pure devotion to Krishna. |
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Those seeking liberation understand Krishna and the soul. |
Knowing Krishna and the soul’s nature leads to freedom from rebirth. |
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Devotees know Krishna as the source of all at death. |
True devotees recognize Krishna’s divine essence, ensuring liberation at death. |
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Arjuna asks about Brahman, soul, karma, and spiritual terms. |
Arjuna seeks definitions of key spiritual concepts to deepen his understanding. |
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Arjuna asks how Krishna is known at the time of death. |
Arjuna questions how to realize Krishna at life’s end for liberation. |
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Krishna defines Brahman as the supreme, soul as eternal. |
Brahman is the ultimate reality, and the soul is its eternal fragment. |
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Material nature is perishable; Krishna is the divine Person. |
Krishna transcends perishable nature as the eternal divine being. |
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Remembering Krishna at death leads to His divine abode. |
Constant remembrance of Krishna ensures liberation at the time of death. |
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Thoughts at death determine one’s next state of being. |
The final thoughts at death shape one’s future existence or liberation. |
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Remember Krishna always while performing your duties. |
Combining devotion to Krishna with duty ensures spiritual success. |
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Meditating on Krishna leads to reaching Him at death. |
Focused meditation on Krishna ensures divine union after death. |
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Meditate on Krishna as the all-knowing, eternal divine. |
Contemplating Krishna’s divine qualities leads to spiritual liberation. |
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With devotion and focus, reach Krishna at death. |
Devoted meditation on Krishna at death guarantees divine attainment. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Krishna explains the eternal path attained through discipline. |
Disciplined practice leads to the eternal state of divine liberation. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Control senses and mind, focusing on Krishna in meditation. |
Mastering senses and meditating on Krishna ensures spiritual focus. |
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Chanting “Om” while meditating on Krishna leads to liberation. |
Chanting the sacred syllable “Om” with devotion ensures divine union. |
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Constantly remembering Krishna makes liberation easy. |
Unwavering devotion to Krishna simplifies the path to spiritual freedom. |
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Devotees reach Krishna’s eternal abode, free from rebirth. |
True devotees attain Krishna’s divine realm, escaping the cycle of rebirth. |
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All worlds up to Brahma’s are subject to rebirth. |
Even higher worlds are temporary, but Krishna’s abode is eternal. |
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Krishna explains cosmic cycles of creation and dissolution. |
Understanding cosmic time cycles reveals the impermanence of material worlds. |
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Beings manifest and dissolve in cosmic day and night. |
Creation and dissolution follow cosmic cycles, but Krishna remains eternal. |
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Beings are reborn repeatedly, dissolving at cosmic night. |
Repeated rebirths occur in cosmic cycles, urging focus on liberation. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Beyond material nature lies Krishna’s eternal, unmanifest realm. |
Krishna’s eternal realm transcends the temporary material world. |
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Krishna’s eternal abode, once reached, ends all rebirth. |
Attaining Krishna’s divine realm ensures permanent liberation from rebirth. |
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Devotion to Krishna leads to His eternal, supreme abode. |
Unwavering devotion to Krishna grants access to His eternal realm. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Krishna explains the times for paths of liberation or rebirth. |
The time of death influences whether one attains liberation or rebirth. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Departing in light, fire, or day leads to liberation. |
Dying during auspicious times guides the soul to eternal liberation. |
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Departing in darkness, smoke, or night leads to rebirth. |
Death during inauspicious times results in continued rebirth in material worlds. |
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Two paths—light for liberation, darkness for rebirth—exist eternally. |
The paths of liberation and rebirth are eternal, based on one’s spiritual state. |
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Knowing these paths, a yogi avoids delusion and seeks liberation. |
Understanding life’s paths prevents delusion and guides one to liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Yogis transcend ritualistic results, attaining supreme liberation. |
True yogis surpass temporary gains, achieving eternal spiritual freedom. |
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Krishna reveals the supreme secret of devotion to Arjuna. |
The secret of devotion to Krishna leads to ultimate spiritual liberation. |
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This knowledge is royal, pure, and leads to direct experience. |
Krishna’s teachings are supreme, purifying, and grant direct divine realization. |
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Without faith in this knowledge, one returns to rebirth. |
Lack of faith in Krishna’s wisdom traps one in the cycle of rebirth. |
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Krishna pervades all, yet remains detached from creation. |
Krishna’s omnipresence sustains the universe, yet He transcends it. |
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Krishna supports all beings but is not contained by them. |
Krishna upholds creation without being limited by its material nature. |
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Like wind in space, beings exist in Krishna without affecting Him. |
All beings reside in Krishna, yet His divine nature remains untouched. |
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Krishna creates and dissolves the universe in cosmic cycles. |
Krishna controls creation’s cycles, manifesting and dissolving all beings. |
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Krishna creates repeatedly using His divine power. |
Krishna’s divine energy effortlessly drives the cycle of universal creation. |
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Krishna remains unattached to His acts of creation. |
Krishna’s divine actions are performed without attachment, preserving His freedom. |
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Krishna’s energy oversees creation, while He remains detached. |
Krishna’s divine power governs creation, yet He stays uninvolved. |
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Ignorant see Krishna as human, missing His divine nature. |
Misunderstanding Krishna’s divinity limits one’s spiritual progress. |
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12 |
Deluded by false hopes, demonic natures worship in vain. |
Demonic minds pursue futile goals, missing true devotion to Krishna. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Great souls, devoted to Krishna, worship Him with divine qualities. |
Devotees with divine traits worship Krishna, attaining spiritual greatness. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Devotees constantly glorify Krishna and strive for Him. |
True devotees dedicate their lives to praising and serving Krishna. |
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Some worship Krishna as one, others as diverse or universal. |
Devotees worship Krishna in various forms, all leading to divine truth. |
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Krishna is the ritual, sacrifice, and essence of offerings. |
Krishna embodies all aspects of sacred rituals and offerings. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is the father, mother, and sustainer of the universe. |
Krishna is the ultimate source and sustainer of all creation. |
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Krishna is the goal, sustainer, lord, and eternal witness. |
Krishna is the ultimate destination and eternal support of all beings. |
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Krishna gives heat, rain, and is both immortal and death. |
Krishna governs life’s cycles, embodying both creation and destruction. |
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Vedic ritualists gain heaven but return to rebirth. |
Ritualistic worship yields temporary rewards, not eternal liberation. |
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After enjoying heaven, ritualists are reborn on earth. |
Temporary heavenly gains lead back to the cycle of rebirth. |
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Krishna protects devotees who constantly think of Him without distraction. |
Devotees who focus solely on Krishna receive His divine protection and care. |
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Even worshippers of other gods indirectly worship Krishna. |
Worship of lesser gods ultimately reaches Krishna, the supreme divine source. |
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Krishna is the true enjoyer and lord of all sacrifices. |
All sacrifices are ultimately for Krishna, who grants their true results. |
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Worshippers of gods, ancestors, or spirits reach them, but Krishna’s devotees reach Him. |
Devotion to Krishna leads to His eternal abode, unlike worship of lesser beings. |
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Krishna accepts even a leaf, flower, or water offered with devotion. |
Sincere devotion in offering even simple things is accepted by Krishna. |
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Offer all actions, eating, or sacrifices to Krishna with devotion. |
Performing all actions as offerings to Krishna ensures spiritual purity. |
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Offering actions to Krishna frees one from karmic bondage. |
Surrendering actions to Krishna liberates one from the consequences of karma. |
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Krishna is impartial, but His devotees are especially dear to Him. |
While Krishna loves all equally, His devotees hold a special place through devotion. |
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Even sinners who surrender to Krishna are quickly purified. |
Sincere surrender to Krishna redeems even those with a sinful past. |
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Krishna’s devotees never perish and are swiftly purified. |
Devotion to Krishna ensures protection and rapid spiritual purification. |
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All, regardless of status, can attain Krishna through devotion. |
Krishna’s divine grace is accessible to everyone through sincere devotion. |
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Virtuous devotees easily reach Krishna through constant worship. |
Righteous souls find Krishna’s divine abode through dedicated devotion. |
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Fix your mind on Krishna, serve Him, and reach Him. |
Complete devotion to Krishna through mind and actions leads to divine union. |
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Krishna shares deeper wisdom with Arjuna, His beloved devotee. |
Krishna imparts profound divine knowledge to Arjuna out of love. |
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Neither gods nor sages fully know Krishna’s divine origin. |
Krishna’s divine nature is beyond the comprehension of even gods and sages. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Knowing Krishna as unborn and supreme leads to liberation. |
Recognizing Krishna’s eternal divinity frees one from worldly bondage. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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4 |
Krishna is the source of intellect, wisdom, and other divine qualities. |
All noble qualities like wisdom and truth originate from Krishna’s divine nature. |
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Krishna creates virtues like non-violence, patience, and truth. |
Krishna is the origin of all virtuous qualities that guide spiritual growth. |
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The great sages and Manus were born from Krishna’s mind. |
Krishna’s divine will creates enlightened beings who guide humanity. |
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Knowing Krishna’s glory and yoga leads to unshakeable devotion. |
Understanding Krishna’s divine power fosters unwavering devotion and faith. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is the source of all; wise devotees worship Him. |
Recognizing Krishna as the origin of everything inspires true devotion. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Devotees live joyfully, absorbed in Krishna’s thoughts and teachings. |
Constant focus on Krishna brings joy and spiritual fulfillment to devotees. |
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Krishna gives wisdom to devotees, helping them reach Him. |
Krishna grants divine wisdom to devoted souls, guiding them to liberation. |
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Krishna destroys ignorance in devotees with the light of wisdom. |
Krishna’s divine light dispels ignorance, illuminating the path to truth. |
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Arjuna praises Krishna as the supreme, eternal divine being. |
Arjuna acknowledges Krishna’s supreme divinity, affirming His eternal nature. |
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Sages and scriptures confirm Krishna’s divine supremacy. |
Krishna’s divine status is validated by enlightened sages and sacred texts. |
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14 |
Arjuna accepts Krishna’s words as truth, beyond doubt. |
Arjuna fully trusts Krishna’s divine teachings, recognizing their ultimate truth. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna alone knows Himself as the source of all beings. |
Only Krishna fully comprehends His own divine nature as creation’s origin. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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16 |
Arjuna asks Krishna to describe His divine manifestations. |
Arjuna seeks to understand Krishna’s infinite divine forms and glories. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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17 |
Arjuna asks how to meditate on Krishna’s divine forms. |
Arjuna inquires how to contemplate Krishna’s divine presence through meditation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Dhyana Yoga |
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Arjuna requests more details of Krishna’s divine powers and glories. |
Arjuna yearns for a deeper understanding of Krishna’s infinite divine qualities. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna agrees to describe His divine manifestations briefly. |
Krishna shares His divine glories to inspire Arjuna’s devotion and awe. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
10 |
20 |
Krishna is the soul in all beings and the universe’s essence. |
Krishna resides as the eternal soul within all beings and creation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Nature of the Soul |
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21 |
Krishna is the sun among luminaries, Vishnu among Adityas. |
Krishna manifests as the greatest in celestial and divine forms. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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22 |
Krishna is the Vedas, mind, and intelligence among faculties. |
Krishna embodies the highest spiritual and intellectual essences. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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23 |
Krishna is Shankara among Rudras and Meru among mountains. |
Krishna is the supreme among divine beings and natural wonders. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is the chief priest, Skanda, and ocean among waters. |
Krishna represents the greatest in spiritual, martial, and natural realms. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is Bhrigu among sages, Om among sounds. |
Krishna is the essence of sacred wisdom and divine sound. |
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Krishna is the Ashwattha tree and Narada among sages. |
Krishna manifests as the holiest tree and wisest sage. |
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Krishna is Uchchaihshravas among horses, Airavata among elephants. |
Krishna is the finest among divine creatures, symbolizing His supremacy. |
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Krishna is the thunderbolt among weapons, Kamadhenu among cows. |
Krishna embodies the most powerful and sacred in creation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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29 |
Krishna is Varuna among water gods, Yama among controllers. |
Krishna is the supreme authority in cosmic and divine governance. |
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30 |
Krishna is Prahlada among demons, time among subduers. |
Krishna manifests as the best even among demons and universal forces. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is the wind, Rama among warriors, and shark among fish. |
Krishna is the greatest in natural forces, heroism, and aquatic life. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
10 |
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Krishna is the beginning, middle, and end of all creation. |
Krishna encompasses the entire cycle of existence as its divine source. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
10 |
33 |
Krishna is the letter A, eternal time, and the creator Brahma. |
Krishna is the essence of language, time, and cosmic creation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is death, creation, and feminine qualities like fame. |
Krishna embodies both destructive and creative forces, including virtues. |
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Krishna is the Sama Veda, Gayatri mantra, and Margashirsha month. |
Krishna represents the holiest scriptures, mantras, and times. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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36 |
Krishna is the gambling of cheats and splendor of the splendid. |
Krishna is the essence of even cunning and radiant qualities. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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37 |
Krishna is Krishna among Yadavas, Arjuna among Pandavas. |
Krishna manifests as Himself and Arjuna, highlighting their divine bond. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
10 |
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Krishna is the rod of punishers, morality among seekers of victory. |
Krishna is the essence of justice and righteousness in all pursuits. |
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Krishna is the seed of all existence; nothing exists without Him. |
Krishna is the origin of all beings, the foundation of existence. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna’s divine manifestations are endless; these are but a few. |
Krishna’s infinite glories are only partially described, inspiring awe. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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All splendid and powerful things arise from Krishna’s glory. |
Every magnificent creation reflects a fraction of Krishna’s divine power. |
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Krishna sustains the universe with just a fragment of Himself. |
A mere portion of Krishna’s divine essence upholds the entire cosmos. |
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Arjuna thanks Krishna for clarifying his doubts with divine wisdom. |
Arjuna expresses gratitude for Krishna’s teachings, resolving his confusion. |
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Arjuna acknowledges Krishna’s explanation of His divine origin. |
Arjuna accepts Krishna’s eternal, divine nature as the source of all. |
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Arjuna requests to see Krishna’s divine cosmic form. |
Arjuna seeks to witness Krishna’s universal form to deepen his understanding. |
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Arjuna asks to behold Krishna’s divine form if he is worthy. |
Arjuna humbly requests to see Krishna’s cosmic form, trusting His grace. |
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Krishna invites Arjuna to see His countless divine forms. |
Krishna prepares to reveal His infinite divine manifestations to Arjuna. |
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Krishna tells Arjuna to see all gods and beings in His form. |
Krishna’s cosmic form encompasses all deities and existence, awe-inspiring Arjuna. |
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Krishna says His form contains the entire universe. |
Krishna’s universal form embodies the whole cosmos, revealing His supremacy. |
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Krishna grants Arjuna divine eyes to see His cosmic form. |
Krishna bestows divine vision on Arjuna to behold His infinite glory. |
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Sanjaya describes Krishna revealing His cosmic form to Arjuna. |
Sanjaya narrates Krishna’s awe-inspiring revelation of His universal form. |
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Krishna’s form has infinite faces, ornaments, and divine splendor. |
Krishna’s cosmic form dazzles with limitless beauty and divine attributes. |
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Krishna’s form is radiant, universal, and adorned with divine weapons. |
Krishna’s cosmic form shines with infinite radiance and divine power. |
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Krishna’s form is brighter than a thousand suns. |
The brilliance of Krishna’s cosmic form surpasses all worldly light. |
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Arjuna sees the entire universe within Krishna’s form. |
Krishna’s form contains all creation, revealing His all-encompassing divinity. |
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Arjuna, awestruck, bows to Krishna’s divine form. |
Overwhelmed by Krishna’s glory, Arjuna reveres His cosmic manifestation. |
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Arjuna sees all gods, beings, and Brahma in Krishna’s form. |
Krishna’s form includes all divine and mortal beings, affirming His supremacy. |
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Krishna’s form has infinite arms, eyes, and boundless wonder. |
Krishna’s cosmic form is limitless, filled with infinite divine features. |
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Arjuna sees Krishna’s radiant form with divine ornaments and weapons. |
Krishna’s dazzling cosmic form, armed and adorned, inspires awe. |
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Arjuna calls Krishna the eternal, supreme goal of all. |
Arjuna recognizes Krishna as the ultimate divine reality and goal. |
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Krishna’s form is infinite, radiant, and all-powerful. |
Krishna’s boundless cosmic form embodies infinite power and glory. |
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Krishna’s form fills the heavens and earth, amazing all. |
Krishna’s universal form spans creation, astonishing all who behold it. |
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Gods and sages praise Krishna, awestruck by His form. |
Divine beings and sages revere Krishna’s cosmic form with devotion. |
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All celestial beings gaze at Krishna’s form in wonder. |
Krishna’s cosmic form captivates all divine beings with its grandeur. |
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Arjuna is amazed and terrified by Krishna’s vast form. |
Krishna’s immense cosmic form evokes both awe and fear in Arjuna. |
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Krishna’s radiant, infinite form overwhelms Arjuna with fear. |
The overwhelming brilliance of Krishna’s form unsettles Arjuna’s heart. |
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Seeing Krishna’s fierce form, Arjuna pleads for mercy. |
Krishna’s terrifying cosmic form prompts Arjuna to seek divine compassion. |
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Arjuna sees warriors rushing into Krishna’s fiery mouths. |
Krishna’s form as time devours warriors, revealing His destructive power. |
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Warriors enter Krishna’s mouths, crushed like moths in fire. |
Krishna’s cosmic form annihilates warriors, symbolizing time’s relentless force. |
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Like rivers into the ocean, beings rush to Krishna’s mouths. |
Krishna’s form irresistibly draws all beings, like rivers to the sea. |
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Arjuna compares beings entering Krishna’s form to moths in flame. |
Krishna’s cosmic form consumes all, like flames devouring moths. |
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Krishna’s blazing mouths devour worlds, filling space with radiance. |
Krishna’s form, as time, engulfs creation with its fiery brilliance. |
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Arjuna, trembling, asks Krishna who He truly is. |
Arjuna seeks to understand the terrifying divine identity of Krishna’s form. |
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Krishna declares Himself as time, destroyer of all worlds. |
Krishna reveals Himself as the unstoppable force of time, destroying everything. |
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Krishna urges Arjuna to fight, as the warriors are already doomed. |
Krishna assures Arjuna that his enemies are fated to perish, so he must act. |
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna tells Arjuna to fight, as Bhishma and others will fall. |
Krishna confirms the destined fall of great warriors, urging Arjuna to fight. |
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Sanjaya describes Arjuna trembling and bowing to Krishna. |
Arjuna’s awe and reverence reflect his recognition of Krishna’s divine power. |
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Arjuna praises Krishna as the supreme lord of all creation. |
Arjuna glorifies Krishna as the ultimate divine ruler of the universe. |
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Arjuna calls Krishna the imperishable source of all beings. |
Krishna is the eternal origin, beyond destruction, revered by all. |
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Arjuna declares Krishna the primal God and infinite truth. |
Krishna is the original divine being and the embodiment of eternal truth. |
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Arjuna hails Krishna as the lord of gods and universe. |
Krishna is the supreme lord, governing all deities and creation. |
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Arjuna bows to Krishna’s infinite form, pervading all directions. |
Krishna’s all-encompassing form deserves reverence from every direction. |
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Arjuna apologizes for treating Krishna casually, unaware of His divinity. |
Arjuna seeks forgiveness for his familiarity, now seeing Krishna’s divine nature. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Arjuna regrets any disrespect shown to Krishna in jest. |
Arjuna humbly asks pardon for past informalities, recognizing Krishna’s divinity. |
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Arjuna calls Krishna the supreme, unmatched father of all. |
Krishna is the unparalleled divine source, revered above all creation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Arjuna surrenders and seeks mercy for his past mistakes. |
Arjuna’s surrender to Krishna seeks divine compassion for his errors. |
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Arjuna, awed and afraid, asks to see Krishna’s human form. |
Overwhelmed by the cosmic form, Arjuna requests Krishna’s familiar form. |
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Arjuna wishes to see Krishna’s four-armed divine form. |
Arjuna longs for Krishna’s gentler, divine four-armed form for comfort. |
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Krishna says His cosmic form is rare, shown only to Arjuna. |
Krishna’s cosmic form is a rare divine revelation granted to Arjuna. |
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No one else can see Krishna’s cosmic form through rituals. |
Krishna’s universal form is exclusive, beyond ordinary spiritual practices. |
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Krishna tells Arjuna not to fear His cosmic form. |
Krishna reassures Arjuna to remain calm despite His overwhelming form. |
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Krishna shows His four-armed form, then His human form. |
Krishna transitions to gentler forms to comfort Arjuna’s awe-struck heart. |
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Arjuna is relieved to see Krishna’s familiar human form. |
Krishna’s human form restores Arjuna’s peace after the cosmic vision. |
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Krishna says His human form is rarely seen, even by gods. |
Krishna’s divine human form is a rare privilege, even for divine beings. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Rituals or study alone cannot reveal Krishna’s divine form. |
Krishna’s true form is seen only through devotion, not mere rituals. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Only pure devotion reveals Krishna’s true divine form. |
Unwavering devotion is the key to beholding Krishna’s divine essence. |
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Devotion, selfless action, and purity lead to Krishna’s abode. |
Devoting all actions to Krishna with purity ensures divine union. |
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Arjuna asks whether worshipping Krishna’s form or the formless is better. |
Arjuna seeks clarity on whether personal or impersonal worship is superior. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna says devotees of His personal form are the best. |
Worshipping Krishna’s personal form with devotion is the highest path. |
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Those who worship the formless Brahman also reach Krishna. |
Impersonal worship of Brahman ultimately leads to Krishna’s divine abode. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Disciplined worshippers of the formless attain Krishna with effort. |
Impersonal worship requires great discipline but still leads to Krishna. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Impersonal worship is harder than devotion to Krishna’s form. |
Worshipping the formless is more challenging than devoted love for Krishna. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Devotees who surrender to Krishna are quickly saved by Him. |
Complete surrender to Krishna ensures swift divine protection and liberation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Krishna delivers His devotees from the ocean of rebirth. |
Krishna rescues devotees from the cycle of birth and death. |
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Fix your mind on Krishna and live in Him always. |
Constant focus on Krishna ensures eternal union with the divine. |
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If unable to fix the mind, practice disciplined devotion to Krishna. |
Regular practice of devotion helps those struggling to focus on Krishna. |
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If practice is hard, perform actions for Krishna’s sake. |
Offering actions to Krishna fosters devotion when meditation is difficult. |
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If unable to act for Krishna, renounce results with self-control. |
Renouncing action’s fruits with discipline is a step toward devotion. |
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Dhyana Yoga |
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Knowledge is better than practice; meditation surpasses knowledge. |
Meditation, building on knowledge and practice, leads to spiritual peace. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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A devotee with compassion and equanimity is dear to Krishna. |
Compassionate and balanced devotees are deeply cherished by Krishna. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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A content, steady devotee is very dear to Krishna. |
Devotees who are content and unwavering earn Krishna’s special love. |
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A devotee who harms no one and stays balanced is dear to Krishna. |
Non-harming and equanimous devotees are highly valued by Krishna. |
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A selfless, pure devotee is especially dear to Krishna. |
Purity and selflessness in devotion make one exceptionally close to Krishna. |
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A devotee unmoved by joy or sorrow is dear to Krishna. |
Devotees who remain steady amidst life’s dualities are beloved by Krishna. |
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A devotee equal to friend and foe is dear to Krishna. |
Treating all equally with a devoted heart earns Krishna’s affection. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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A devotee beyond praise or blame is dear to Krishna. |
Devotees who transcend worldly judgments are deeply cherished by Krishna. |
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Devotees who follow Krishna’s teachings with faith are dearest. |
Faithful adherence to Krishna’s divine teachings makes devotees most beloved. |
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Arjuna asks about the field, knower, knowledge, and the knowable. |
Arjuna seeks understanding of the body, soul, and spiritual knowledge. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
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Krishna says the body is the field, the soul is its knower. |
The body is the field of action, and the soul is its conscious knower. |
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True knowledge is understanding the field and its knower. |
Knowing the body and soul’s relationship is the essence of true wisdom. |
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Krishna will explain the field and knower in detail. |
Krishna promises to clarify the nature of body, soul, and their interaction. |
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Sages describe the field in various ways through scriptures. |
Scriptures and sages explain the body’s nature in diverse, profound ways. |
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The field includes elements, senses, mind, and their modifications. |
The body comprises physical elements, senses, and mental faculties. |
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Humility, non-violence, and purity are true knowledge. |
Virtues like humility and purity constitute the essence of spiritual knowledge. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
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Qualities like self-control and detachment define true knowledge. |
Disciplined qualities such as detachment are hallmarks of spiritual wisdom. |
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Patience, honesty, and service to the guru are knowledge. |
Virtues like patience and guru service embody true spiritual understanding. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
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Devotion to God and solitude are parts of knowledge. |
Single-minded devotion and solitude foster deep spiritual wisdom. |
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Constant pursuit of truth and liberation is true knowledge. |
Seeking truth and liberation persistently defines genuine spiritual knowledge. |
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The knowable is Brahman, eternal and beyond cause and effect. |
Brahman, the eternal truth, transcends all material causes and effects. |
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Brahman is without beginning, neither being nor non-being. |
Brahman’s infinite nature exists beyond all definitions of existence. |
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Brahman has hands, eyes, and senses everywhere, all-pervading. |
Brahman’s omnipresence manifests through infinite senses and faculties. |
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Brahman exists beyond senses, yet supports all existence. |
Brahman, detached yet all-supporting, transcends sensory perception. |
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Brahman is within and beyond all, moving and unmoving. |
Brahman pervades all creation, existing as both dynamic and static. |
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Brahman is subtle, indivisible, and the light of all lights. |
Brahman, the subtlest essence, illuminates all as the supreme light. |
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Knowing Brahman as the field and knower brings liberation. |
Understanding Brahman and the soul grants freedom from worldly bondage. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Both material nature and the soul are eternal, from Krishna. |
Material nature and the soul, both eternal, originate from Krishna’s divine energy. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Material nature causes actions; the soul experiences their results. |
Nature drives actions, while the soul bears the consequences of joy and sorrow. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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The soul, in material nature, is bound by the three gunas. |
The soul’s interaction with gunas causes attachment and worldly experiences. |
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The soul, a fragment of Krishna, enjoys or suffers due to gunas. |
As Krishna’s fragment, the soul experiences life’s dualities through gunas. |
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The supreme soul, within all, witnesses and supports creation. |
Krishna, as the supreme soul, observes and sustains all beings impartially. |
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Knowing the soul through meditation or devotion leads to liberation. |
Understanding the soul via disciplined practices ensures spiritual freedom. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Liberation |
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Some realize the soul through meditation, others through knowledge. |
Different paths like meditation and knowledge lead to soul realization. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
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Others attain the soul through selfless action and devotion. |
Selfless action and devotion also guide one to realize the soul. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
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The supreme soul is equally present in all beings. |
Krishna’s supreme soul resides equally in all, uniting creation in divinity. |
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Seeing Krishna in all beings leads to liberation. |
Recognizing Krishna’s presence in all frees one from worldly bondage. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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One who sees all actions as nature’s work attains Brahman. |
Understanding actions as nature’s doing leads to divine realization. |
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The soul is separate from nature’s actions, eternal and pure. |
The soul remains untouched by material actions, eternal in its purity. |
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The soul, indivisible and eternal, is beyond the body’s actions. |
The soul’s unchanging nature transcends the body’s temporary actions. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Like space, the soul is subtle and unaffected by matter. |
The soul, like infinite space, remains pure despite material contact. |
Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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The soul illuminates the body, like the sun lights the world. |
The soul enlivens the body, just as the sun illuminates the universe. |
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Knowing the soul’s distinction from the body leads to liberation. |
Understanding the soul’s separation from matter ensures spiritual freedom. |
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Krishna shares supreme knowledge about the three gunas. |
Knowledge of the gunas leads to the highest spiritual wisdom. |
Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
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Knowing the gunas and devotion leads to eternal liberation. |
Understanding gunas through devotion grants eternal freedom from rebirth. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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Krishna’s material energy creates all beings through Brahman. |
Krishna’s divine energy, through material nature, produces all life. |
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Krishna is the father, material nature the mother of all beings. |
Krishna, as the divine seed, and nature, as the womb, create all existence. |
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The three gunas—Sattva, Rajas, Tamas—bind the soul to the body. |
The gunas entangle the eternal soul in the material body’s cycle. |
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Sattva brings purity and happiness but binds through attachment. |
Sattva promotes clarity and joy but can still bind through attachment. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rajas, born of desire, binds through passion and action. |
Rajas drives passionate actions, binding the soul to material desires. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamas, born of ignorance, deludes and binds through inertia. |
Tamas causes delusion and laziness, trapping the soul in ignorance. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Each guna—Sattva, Rajas, Tamas—binds in its own way. |
The gunas each bind the soul differently, through happiness, action, or ignorance. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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One guna dominates at a time, overpowering the others. |
The three gunas compete, with one prevailing to influence behavior. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattva brings light and wisdom through the body’s senses. |
Sattva manifests as clarity and knowledge in the body’s faculties. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rajas brings greed, restlessness, and desire for action. |
Rajas fuels ambition and restlessness, driving material pursuits. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamas causes ignorance, laziness, and delusion in actions. |
Tamas leads to negligence and confusion, hindering spiritual progress. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Dying in Sattva leads to higher, pure realms. |
A Sattvic death results in rebirth in enlightened, pure worlds. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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Dying in Rajas or Tamas leads to lower rebirths. |
Death under Rajas or Tamas results in rebirth in lower, ignorant states. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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Sattvic actions yield purity, Rajas pain, Tamas ignorance. |
Actions driven by gunas produce corresponding results of purity, pain, or ignorance. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattva brings knowledge, Rajas greed, Tamas delusion. |
Each guna shapes the mind, leading to wisdom, desire, or ignorance. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattva leads upward, Rajas stays worldly, Tamas falls lower. |
Sattva elevates, Rajas binds to earth, and Tamas degrades the soul. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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Transcending gunas leads to realizing Krishna as the source. |
Seeing beyond gunas reveals Krishna as the origin of all existence. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Transcending gunas frees one from birth, death, and suffering. |
Overcoming the gunas liberates the soul from the cycle of rebirth. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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21 |
Arjuna asks how to recognize one who transcends the gunas. |
Arjuna seeks the traits of a person who rises above the three gunas. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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A transcendental person is unmoved by the gunas’ effects. |
One beyond gunas remains unaffected by their influence on actions. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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Such a person stays steady, treating all gunas equally. |
Equanimity amidst gunas marks a person who transcends their influence. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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They remain balanced in pleasure, pain, and all dualities. |
A transcendental person stays even-minded, untouched by life’s opposites. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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They are equal to praise, blame, and material conditions. |
Transcending gunas means indifference to worldly judgments and circumstances. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
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Devotion to Krishna transcends the gunas, leading to liberation. |
Unwavering devotion to Krishna frees one from the gunas’ bondage. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Krishna is the foundation of Brahman and eternal truth. |
Krishna is the ultimate source of eternal reality and spiritual liberation. |
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The world is like an inverted tree with Krishna as its root. |
The material world, rooted in Krishna, is a temporary, inverted reflection. |
Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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The tree’s branches, fed by gunas, spread through desires. |
Gunas and desires entangle souls in the material world’s branches. |
Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
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Cut this tree with detachment to seek the supreme goal. |
Detachment severs worldly ties, guiding one to Krishna’s eternal realm. |
Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Surrender to Krishna to reach His eternal, supreme abode. |
Surrendering to Krishna leads to His divine, permanent spiritual realm. |
Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Humility, freedom from duality, and devotion lead to liberation. |
Virtues and devotion to Krishna free one from material entanglement. |
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Krishna’s abode, beyond sun or fire, is eternal and unreturning. |
Krishna’s divine realm, beyond material light, is the eternal destination. |
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The soul, a part of Krishna, is deluded by material nature. |
As Krishna’s fragment, the soul is trapped by material illusion. |
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The soul carries senses and mind from one body to another. |
The soul transfers subtle faculties across lifetimes, shaping experiences. |
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The soul uses senses to experience the material world. |
The soul engages with the world through senses, driven by gunas. |
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The deluded don’t see the soul moving through bodies. |
Ignorance blinds one to the soul’s journey through material existence. |
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Yogis with effort see the soul; the impure cannot. |
Disciplined yogis realize the soul, while the impure remain ignorant. |
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Krishna is the light in the sun, moon, and fire. |
Krishna’s divine energy illuminates all celestial and natural light sources. |
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Krishna sustains the earth and nourishes plants with His energy. |
Krishna’s divine power upholds the earth and supports all life. |
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Krishna, as digestive fire, helps beings assimilate food. |
Krishna enables life by powering digestion within all beings. |
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Krishna resides in all hearts, granting memory and knowledge. |
Krishna, in every heart, is the source of memory, knowledge, and forgetfulness. |
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Two beings exist: perishable (body) and imperishable (soul). |
The perishable body and imperishable soul are distinct in creation. |
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Krishna, the supreme Person, transcends both perishable and imperishable. |
Krishna, as the ultimate divine Person, surpasses all existence. |
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Krishna is the supreme Person, celebrated in scriptures. |
Krishna’s supremacy as the divine Person is affirmed by sacred texts. |
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Knowing Krishna as supreme leads to pure devotion. |
Recognizing Krishna’s divine supremacy fosters complete devotion and liberation. |
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This supreme knowledge fulfills all spiritual duties. |
Understanding Krishna’s truth completes one’s spiritual purpose and duties. |
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Krishna lists divine qualities like fearlessness and purity. |
Divine qualities like fearlessness and purity guide one toward liberation. |
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Non-violence, truth, and humility are divine qualities. |
Virtues such as non-violence and humility mark a divine nature. |
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Charity, self-control, and austerity are divine traits. |
Practicing charity and self-discipline reflects a divine, virtuous nature. |
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Pride, arrogance, and anger are demonic qualities. |
Demonic traits like pride and anger lead to spiritual degradation. |
Jnana Yoga, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Divine qualities lead to liberation; demonic ones to bondage. |
Divine traits free the soul, while demonic ones bind it to suffering. |
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Two types of beings exist: divine and demonic. |
Creation is divided into divine and demonic natures, shaping destinies. |
Jnana Yoga, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic beings ignore dharma and live without morality. |
Demonic natures reject righteousness, leading to chaotic, immoral lives. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic people deny truth, claiming the world is unreal. |
Demonic minds reject divine truth, seeing the world as purposeless. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic views destroy the self and harm the world. |
False beliefs of demonic natures cause personal and societal ruin. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic people are filled with insatiable desires and hypocrisy. |
Endless desires and deceit define the destructive demonic mindset. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic minds chase desires, ignoring liberation until death. |
Obsession with desires blinds demonic souls to spiritual liberation. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Bound by desires, demonic people fall into delusion. |
Demonic natures, trapped by desires, sink deeper into illusion. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic people boast of wealth and power, deluded by ego. |
Ego-driven boasting about material gains marks demonic delusion. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic minds revel in power, pride, and destruction. |
Pride in power and harm defines the demonic, destructive nature. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Demonic people believe wealth makes them unmatched. |
Deluded by wealth, demonic souls think they are invincible. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Lost in desires, they fall into hellish suffering. |
Obsessive desires lead demonic souls to suffering and ruin. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Arrogant and proud, demonic people mock sacred rituals. |
Demonic arrogance scorns spiritual practices, deepening their delusion. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Ego-driven, demonic people despise Krishna in all beings. |
Demonic ego rejects Krishna’s divine presence, fostering hatred. |
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Krishna casts demonic souls into lower, suffering births. |
Demonic natures face repeated rebirths in lower, painful existences. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
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Demonic souls, far from Krishna, sink to lower states. |
Rejecting Krishna, demonic beings fall into degraded, suffering realms. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
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Lust, anger, and greed are gates to self-destruction. |
The three vices—lust, anger, greed—lead to spiritual ruin. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Avoiding lust, anger, and greed leads to liberation. |
Shunning destructive vices ensures spiritual progress and freedom. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
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Ignoring scriptures leads to neither success nor liberation. |
Disregarding scriptural guidance prevents spiritual and worldly success. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
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Follow scriptures to know and perform your duties. |
Scriptures guide rightful duties, leading to spiritual and moral clarity. |
Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Arjuna asks about worship done without scriptural guidance. |
Arjuna questions the fate of actions performed without scriptural authority. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Krishna says faith is shaped by the three gunas. |
Human faith varies according to the influence of Sattva, Rajas, or Tamas. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Faith reflects one’s nature, shaped by the gunas. |
A person’s faith mirrors their character, determined by the dominant guna. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattva worships gods, Rajas demigods, Tamas ghosts. |
Worship reflects gunas: Sattva seeks gods, Rajas power, Tamas spirits. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Austerity without scriptures, driven by ego, is demonic. |
Harsh, ego-driven austerities without guidance harm rather than uplift. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Torturing the body or Krishna within is demonic. |
Harming the body or soul disrespects Krishna, reflecting demonic nature. |
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Food preferences vary by gunas—Sattva, Rajas, or Tamas. |
Dietary choices reflect the gunas, influencing spiritual and physical health. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattvic food is pure, promoting health and clarity. |
Pure, wholesome food supports Sattvic qualities and spiritual growth. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rajasic food is bitter, spicy, causing pain and unrest. |
Overly stimulating food fuels Rajasic tendencies, leading to restlessness. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamasic food is stale, impure, and harms health. |
Stale or impure food fosters Tamasic ignorance and spiritual decline. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattvic sacrifice is offered with faith, without desire. |
Selfless sacrifices, done with faith, reflect Sattvic purity and devotion. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rajasic sacrifice seeks rewards and is done for show. |
Sacrifices driven by desire or pride are Rajasic, yielding temporary gains. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamasic sacrifice ignores scriptures and lacks faith. |
Sacrifices without faith or guidance are Tamasic, spiritually ineffective. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Physical austerity includes purity, non-violence, and worship. |
Sattvic physical discipline involves purity, kindness, and devotion to God. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Verbal austerity is truthful, kind, and uplifting speech. |
Speaking truth kindly and scripturally reflects Sattvic verbal discipline. |
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Mental austerity is serenity, purity, and self-control. |
A disciplined, pure, and serene mind embodies Sattvic mental austerity. |
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Sattvic austerity is performed with faith, without desire. |
Selfless austerity, done with faith, uplifts spiritually without seeking rewards. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rajasic austerity is done for praise or material gain. |
Austerity seeking recognition or rewards is Rajasic, spiritually limited. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamasic austerity harms self or others through ignorance. |
Ignorant, harmful austerity reflects Tamasic nature, causing spiritual harm. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattvic charity is given selflessly to the deserving. |
Giving without expectation to worthy recipients is pure Sattvic charity. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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21 |
Rajasic charity seeks reward or is given grudgingly. |
Charity given for gain or reluctantly is tainted by Rajasic motives. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamasic charity is given to unworthy, at wrong times. |
Misguided charity, without respect or timing, is Tamasic and fruitless. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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“Om Tat Sat” signifies truth in spiritual actions. |
The mantra “Om Tat Sat” sanctifies actions, aligning them with divine truth. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattvic actions begin with chanting “Om” for divine connection. |
Chanting “Om” in sacrifices connects actions to the divine truth. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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“Tat” signifies actions offered to Brahman without desire. |
Offering actions to Brahman with “Tat” ensures selfless spiritual practice. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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“Sat” denotes truth, goodness, and divine reality. |
The term “Sat” reflects eternal truth and goodness in spiritual acts. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Faith in “Sat” makes sacrifices and austerities divine. |
Steadfast faith in divine truth sanctifies all spiritual endeavors. |
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Actions without faith are “Asat,” yielding no spiritual fruit. |
Faithless actions, labeled “Asat,” lack spiritual value or benefit. |
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Arjuna asks the difference between renunciation and surrender. |
Arjuna seeks clarity on renunciation versus complete surrender to Krishna. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
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Krishna defines renunciation as giving up desire-driven actions. |
True renunciation involves abandoning actions motivated by selfish desires. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Some say all actions should be renounced; others disagree. |
Opinions differ on whether all actions or only desires should be renounced. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Krishna will explain the truth about renunciation clearly. |
Krishna promises to clarify the true nature of renunciation for Arjuna. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Sacrifice, charity, and austerity should not be abandoned. |
Sacred acts like sacrifice and charity are essential for spiritual purification. |
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Perform these acts selflessly, without attachment to results. |
Selfless performance of sacred duties ensures spiritual growth without bondage. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Renouncing prescribed duties is Tamasic and unwise. |
Abandoning rightful duties due to ignorance is spiritually harmful. |
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Renouncing duties due to difficulty is Rajasic and flawed. |
Avoiding duties out of discomfort reflects Rajasic weakness, not true renunciation. |
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Sattvic renunciation is performing duties without attachment. |
True renunciation is fulfilling duties selflessly, free from desire for results. |
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A Sattvic renunciant is steady, free from doubt. |
A pure renunciant acts with clarity, unaffected by doubts or desires. |
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Complete renunciation of action is impossible; detach from results. |
Since action is inevitable, true renunciation lies in abandoning attachment to outcomes. |
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Results of actions—good, bad, mixed—affect the unenlightened. |
Unenlightened souls face varied karmic results, unlike the liberated. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Five factors cause all actions, as per Sankhya philosophy. |
All actions arise from five elements—body, agent, senses, efforts, and destiny. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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Body, agent, senses, effort, and divinity drive actions. |
Actions result from a combination of physical, mental, and divine factors. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
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All actions, physical or mental, stem from these five factors. |
Every human action, bodily or mental, arises from these five causes. |
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Ignorance makes one think the soul is the doer. |
Misunderstanding the soul’s non-doership causes ego-driven action. |
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Knowing the soul is not the doer frees one from karma. |
Realizing the soul’s detachment from actions liberates one from karmic bonds. |
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Knowledge, object, and knower form the basis of action. |
Actions are driven by the interplay of knowledge, its object, and the knower. |
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Knowledge, action, and agent vary by the three gunas. |
The gunas shape the nature of knowledge, actions, and the doer. |
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Sattvic knowledge sees the one indivisible truth in all. |
Sattvic knowledge recognizes the unity of all beings in divine truth. |
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Rajasic knowledge sees separate entities in all beings. |
Rajasic knowledge fragments reality, perceiving beings as disconnected. |
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Tamasic knowledge clings to one object, missing the whole. |
Tamasic knowledge, narrow and ignorant, fixates on a single, limited truth. |
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Sattvic action is selfless, performed without attachment. |
Selfless, duty-bound actions without desire reflect Sattvic purity. |
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Rajasic action is driven by desire and effort. |
Actions fueled by ambition and desire are Rajasic, binding the doer. |
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Tamasic action is reckless, ignoring consequences or ability. |
Ignorant, careless actions without regard for outcomes are Tamasic. |
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A Sattvic agent is free from attachment and ego. |
A Sattvic doer acts selflessly, unaffected by pride or outcomes. |
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A Rajasic agent seeks rewards and is swayed by emotions. |
Rajasic doers act for gain, driven by passion and ego. |
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A Tamasic agent is lazy, careless, and deluded. |
Tamasic doers act ignorantly, marked by negligence and delusion. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Krishna explains intellect and determination by gunas. |
Intellect and resolve are shaped by the influence of the three gunas. |
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Sattvic intellect discerns right from wrong, leading to liberation. |
Sattvic intellect clearly distinguishes duty and truth, guiding liberation. |
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Rajasic intellect confuses dharma with adharma. |
Rajasic intellect misjudges right and wrong, leading to flawed decisions. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Tamasic intellect mistakes wrong for right, steeped in ignorance. |
Tamasic intellect, clouded by ignorance, reverses truth and falsehood. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattvic determination is steady, focused on divine truth. |
Sattvic resolve remains unwavering, focused on spiritual goals through discipline. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Rajasic determination seeks wealth, pleasure, and status. |
Rajasic resolve pursues material goals, binding one to worldly desires. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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35 |
Tamasic determination clings to fear, laziness, or delusion. |
Tamasic resolve is marked by ignorance, fear, and stubborn inaction. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
18 |
36 |
Krishna describes happiness derived from the three gunas. |
Happiness varies by gunas, shaping one’s experience of joy or suffering. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Sattvic happiness is like poison initially but nectar later. |
Sattvic joy, initially challenging, brings lasting spiritual fulfillment. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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38 |
Rajasic happiness is nectar initially but poison later. |
Rajasic pleasure, though initially sweet, leads to pain and dissatisfaction. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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39 |
Tamasic happiness is deluded, born of ignorance and laziness. |
Tamasic joy, rooted in ignorance, brings only delusion and harm. |
Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
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40 |
Gunas pervade all beings in the material world. |
No being in creation is free from the influence of the three gunas. |
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Duties of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras vary by gunas. |
Social roles and duties are shaped by the gunas inherent in each varna. |
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Brahmins’ duties include study, austerity, and self-control. |
Brahmins fulfill their dharma through wisdom, purity, and discipline. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Kshatriyas’ duties include bravery, leadership, and protection. |
Kshatriyas uphold dharma through courage, leadership, and righteous action. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Vaishyas and Shudras serve through trade and labor. |
Vaishyas and Shudras fulfill dharma through service and honest work. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Performing one’s duty leads to spiritual perfection. |
Fulfilling one’s prescribed duties perfectly aligns with spiritual growth. |
Karma Yoga |
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46 |
Offering duties to Krishna leads to perfection and liberation. |
Performing duties as an offering to Krishna ensures spiritual fulfillment. |
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Better to perform one’s own duty imperfectly than another’s well. |
Following one’s own dharma, even imperfectly, is superior to adopting another’s. |
Karma Yoga |
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Perform duties despite flaws, as all actions have imperfections. |
No action is flawless, so one should perform duties without fear. |
Karma Yoga |
18 |
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Detached mind, free from desire, attains supreme perfection. |
A desireless, disciplined mind achieves the highest spiritual state. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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Krishna explains how to attain Brahman through perfection. |
Perfection through disciplined action and knowledge leads to divine realization. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
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51 |
Purity, self-control, and meditation lead to Brahman. |
A pure, disciplined mind focused on meditation attains divine truth. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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Austerity, detachment, and solitude bring spiritual clarity. |
Living simply with detachment fosters the clarity needed for liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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53 |
Renouncing ego and desires leads to realizing Brahman. |
Abandoning ego and worldly desires ensures divine realization and freedom. |
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
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A realized soul, joyful in Brahman, loves Krishna devotedly. |
Realizing Brahman brings inner joy and deepens devotion to Krishna. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation |
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Knowing Krishna’s essence through devotion leads to divine union. |
Devotion reveals Krishna’s true nature, uniting the soul with Him. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Even imperfect duties, offered to Krishna, lead to liberation. |
Sincere offerings of any duty to Krishna ensure spiritual liberation. |
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation |
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57 |
Mentally offer all actions to Krishna for spiritual success. |
Dedicating all actions to Krishna mentally ensures spiritual progress. |
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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58 |
Fixing the mind on Krishna overcomes all obstacles. |
Devotion to Krishna removes all hurdles on the spiritual path. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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59 |
Ego-driven refusal to act is futile; nature compels action. |
Ego cannot stop action, as nature’s gunas drive one to act. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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60 |
Bound by nature, Arjuna will fight despite his reluctance. |
Arjuna’s nature as a warrior will compel him to fight, despite doubts. |
Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
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Krishna resides in all hearts, guiding beings through His power. |
Krishna, in every heart, directs all actions through divine energy. |
Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Surrender to Krishna for supreme peace and liberation. |
Complete surrender to Krishna grants eternal peace and spiritual freedom. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Krishna shares wisdom; Arjuna must choose his path freely. |
Krishna offers divine wisdom, leaving Arjuna to decide with free will. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Krishna repeats His secret teachings out of love for Arjuna. |
Krishna lovingly reiterates His profound teachings to guide Arjuna’s soul. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Fix your mind on Krishna, and you will attain Him. |
Devoting heart and mind to Krishna ensures divine union and liberation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Surrender all to Krishna; He will free you from sins. |
Complete surrender to Krishna liberates one from all karmic sins. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
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Share this wisdom with devotees, not with skeptics. |
Krishna’s teachings should be shared with faithful devotees, not the faithless. |
Bhakti Yoga |
18 |
68 |
Teaching Krishna’s wisdom to devotees earns divine love. |
Sharing Krishna’s teachings with devotees brings the highest divine favor. |
Bhakti Yoga |
18 |
69 |
No one is dearer to Krishna than one who spreads His teachings. |
Teaching Krishna’s wisdom makes one the most beloved to Him. |
Bhakti Yoga |
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Studying this sacred dialogue is an act of worship. |
Engaging with the Gita’s teachings is a devotional act to Krishna. |
Bhakti Yoga |
18 |
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Listening to the Gita with faith purifies and liberates. |
Faithful listening to the Gita fosters divine qualities and liberation. |
Bhakti Yoga, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
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Krishna asks if Arjuna’s doubts are cleared by His teachings. |
Krishna checks if His wisdom has resolved Arjuna’s spiritual confusion. |
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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Arjuna’s doubts are gone; he is ready to follow Krishna. |
Krishna’s teachings dispel Arjuna’s doubts, restoring his resolve to act. |
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Sanjaya describes the wondrous dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. |
Sanjaya marvels at the divine conversation, highlighting its spiritual depth. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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75 |
Sanjaya recounts the dialogue by Vyasa’s divine grace. |
Vyasa’s grace enables Sanjaya to narrate Krishna’s profound teachings. |
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Sanjaya rejoices in recalling Krishna’s divine words. |
Krishna’s teachings fill Sanjaya with joy, affirming their divine power. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
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77 |
Sanjaya is thrilled by Krishna’s cosmic form and teachings. |
Krishna’s cosmic vision and wisdom inspire Sanjaya’s awe and devotion. |
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Where Krishna and Arjuna are, victory and prosperity follow. |
Krishna’s divine guidance with Arjuna ensures triumph and righteousness. |
Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |