| 1 | 1 | 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. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 2 | 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. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 3 | Duryodhana points out the strength of the Pandava army to Drona. | Duryodhana highlights the formidable Pandava warriors, emphasizing the challenge ahead. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 4 | 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. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 5 | Duryodhana names more Pandava heroes like Dhrishtaketu and Chekitana. | Duryodhana continues to acknowledge the Pandavas’ powerful allies, building tension. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 6 | Duryodhana mentions additional Pandava warriors like Yudhishthira and Virata. | The list of Pandava warriors underscores their army’s depth and readiness for battle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 7 | Duryodhana describes his own army’s great warriors to Drona. | Duryodhana takes pride in his army’s strength, comparing it to the Pandavas’. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 8 | Duryodhana lists key Kaurava warriors like Bhishma and Karna. | The Kaurava army’s might is highlighted through its prominent leaders. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 9 | Duryodhana mentions other brave warriors ready to fight for him. | Duryodhana’s confidence grows as he notes his army’s many valiant fighters. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 10 | Duryodhana compares the strength of both armies, favoring his own. | Duryodhana believes his army, led by Bhishma, is stronger than the Pandavas’. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 11 | Duryodhana urges his warriors to protect Bhishma in battle. | Protecting Bhishma is key to the Kauravas’ strategy, showing his critical role. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 12 | Bhishma blows his conch, signaling the start of the war. | Bhishma’s conch blow marks the war’s commencement, raising the battle’s intensity. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 13 | Kaurava warriors blow conches, creating a loud, fearsome sound. | The Kauravas’ conch sounds create a dramatic, intimidating war atmosphere. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 14 | Krishna and Arjuna blow their conches, responding to the Kauravas. | Krishna and Arjuna’s conch sounds signal the Pandavas’ readiness and courage. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 15 | Arjuna, Krishna, and other Pandavas blow their divine conches. | The divine conches of the Pandavas symbolize their strength and divine support. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 16 | Yudhishthira and other Pandava leaders blow their conches. | The Pandava leaders’ conch sounds unite their army, boosting morale. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 17 | More Pandava warriors, like Satyaki, sound their conches. | Additional Pandava conch sounds reinforce their unity and battle readiness. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 18 | Drupada and other warriors join in blowing conches. | The collective conch sounds from Pandava allies amplify the war’s intensity. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 19 | The conch sounds terrify the Kaurava army’s hearts. | The Pandavas’ conch sounds create fear in the Kauravas, showing their strength. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 20 | 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. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 21 | Arjuna asks Krishna to position their chariot to observe the warriors. | Arjuna seeks to assess the battlefield, preparing for his emotional conflict. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 22 | Arjuna wants to see those eager to fight in the war. | Arjuna’s curiosity about the enemy reflects his initial readiness for battle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 23 | Arjuna wishes to observe the Kaurava warriors ready to fight. | Arjuna’s focus on the enemy shows his strategic mindset before his doubts arise. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 24 | Krishna places the chariot between the armies as Arjuna requested. | Krishna fulfills Arjuna’s request, enabling him to face the reality of war. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 25 | Krishna positions the chariot before Bhishma and Drona. | The chariot’s placement before key Kaurava leaders intensifies Arjuna’s conflict. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 26 | Arjuna sees relatives, teachers, and friends in both armies. | Seeing loved ones on both sides sparks Arjuna’s emotional and moral turmoil. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 27 | Arjuna is filled with compassion, seeing his kin ready to fight. | Arjuna’s compassion for his kin deepens his reluctance to engage in battle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 28 | Arjuna feels sorrow, his body trembling at the thought of killing family. | Arjuna’s physical and emotional distress reveals his inner conflict about war. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 29 | Arjuna’s mind reels, and he feels weak, unable to fight. | Arjuna’s overwhelming grief paralyzes him, highlighting his moral struggle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 30 | Arjuna’s bow slips as he is overcome by sorrow and confusion. | Arjuna’s despair leads to physical weakness, symbolizing his inner turmoil. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 31 | Arjuna sees bad omens and refuses to fight his kin. | Arjuna’s fear of negative consequences fuels his decision to avoid battle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 32 | Arjuna questions the value of victory gained by killing family. | Arjuna doubts the worth of a kingdom won through bloodshed of loved ones. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 33 | Arjuna says he doesn’t desire victory or pleasure from killing kin. | Arjuna rejects worldly gains that come at the cost of family destruction. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 34 | Arjuna lists his respected kin and teachers he must face in battle. | Arjuna’s respect for his elders deepens his moral conflict about fighting. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 35 | Arjuna refuses to kill his kin, even for the sake of a kingdom. | Arjuna prioritizes family bonds over material gains, intensifying his dilemma. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 36 | Arjuna fears sin from killing revered elders and family. | Arjuna worries that killing kin will lead to grave spiritual consequences. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 37 | Arjuna argues that killing kin is sinful and destroys family dharma. | Arjuna believes war will ruin family values, strengthening his refusal to fight. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 38 | Arjuna says the Kauravas’ greed blinds them to war’s evils. | Arjuna criticizes the Kauravas’ ignorance, yet still hesitates to fight. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 39 | Arjuna fears that destroying families will lead to societal ruin. | Arjuna predicts war will disrupt social order and moral values. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 40 | Arjuna warns that family destruction will corrupt women and society. | Arjuna fears war’s impact on family purity and societal stability. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 41 | Arjuna says mixed castes from war will lead to chaos. | Arjuna believes war will cause social disorder through caste mixing. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 42 | Arjuna fears ancestors will suffer without offerings due to family ruin. | Arjuna worries war will disrupt ancestral rituals, harming spiritual traditions. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 43 | Arjuna laments the loss of family traditions due to war’s sins. | Arjuna grieves the destruction of dharma caused by war’s consequences. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 44 | Arjuna questions how anyone can desire a kingdom through sin. | Arjuna rejects victory gained through immoral acts, deepening his conflict. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 45 | Arjuna feels it’s better to die than kill kin for a kingdom. | Arjuna prefers death over fighting, showing his moral and emotional struggle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 46 | Arjuna prefers being killed unarmed than fighting his kin. | Arjuna’s willingness to die reflects his deep aversion to harming family. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 1 | 47 | Arjuna drops his bow, overwhelmed by grief, refusing to fight. | Arjuna’s despair peaks, setting the stage for Krishna’s spiritual guidance. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 1 | Sanjaya describes Arjuna’s grief and Krishna’s response to it. | Krishna begins to address Arjuna’s emotional turmoil, initiating the Gita’s teachings. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 2 | Krishna asks why Arjuna is grieving at this critical moment. | Krishna challenges Arjuna’s weakness, urging him to face his duty. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 3 | 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 |
| 2 | 4 | Arjuna refuses to fight revered elders like Bhishma and Drona. | Arjuna’s respect for his teachers deepens his reluctance to engage in battle. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 5 | Arjuna says he’d rather beg than kill his respected elders. | Arjuna values honor over victory, preferring poverty to killing his kin. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 6 | 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 |
| 2 | 7 | Arjuna admits his confusion and surrenders to Krishna as his guide. | Arjuna seeks Krishna’s wisdom, marking his shift to spiritual discipleship. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 8 | Arjuna says no worldly gain can remove his grief. | Arjuna’s sorrow overrides material desires, showing his need for spiritual guidance. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 9 | 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 |
| 2 | 10 | Krishna smiles and begins teaching Arjuna amidst the armies. | Krishna’s smile signals his readiness to impart wisdom to resolve Arjuna’s dilemma. | Arjuna’s Dilemma |
| 2 | 11 | 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 |
| 2 | 12 | 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 |
| 2 | 13 | 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. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 14 | 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 |
| 2 | 15 | 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 |
| 2 | 16 | The unreal has no existence; the real (soul) never ceases. | The soul’s eternal reality surpasses the unreal, temporary world, guiding true wisdom. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 17 | The soul, pervading all, is indestructible and eternal. | The soul’s all-pervading, indestructible nature ensures its eternal existence. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 18 | Only the body dies; the soul is eternal, so fight without fear. | Since only the body is mortal, Arjuna should perform his duty fearlessly. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 19 | 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. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 20 | The soul is never born nor dies; it is eternal and unchanging. | The soul’s eternal, unchanging nature removes fear of death and loss. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 21 | 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. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 22 | The soul changes bodies like clothes, remaining eternal. | The soul’s continuity through changing bodies encourages detachment from the physical. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 23 | Weapons, fire, or water cannot destroy the eternal soul. | The soul’s invincibility to physical harm reinforces its eternal nature. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 24 | The soul is unbreakable, unburnable, and eternal, beyond harm. | The soul’s indestructible qualities assure its permanence beyond physical destruction. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 25 | The soul is invisible and unchanging; no need to grieve for it. | The soul’s subtle, eternal nature makes grieving for it unnecessary. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 26 | 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. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 27 | Death is certain for the born; don’t grieve for the inevitable. | Since death is inevitable, Arjuna should focus on duty, not sorrow. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 28 | Beings are unmanifest before birth and after death; don’t grieve. | The soul’s existence beyond physical form makes grieving for death illogical. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 29 | 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 |
| 2 | 30 | 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 |
| 2 | 31 | 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 |
| 2 | 32 | 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 |
| 2 | 33 | Refusing to fight dishonors Arjuna’s duty and incurs sin. | Abandoning duty as a warrior brings shame and spiritual consequences. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 34 | 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 |
| 2 | 35 | 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 |
| 2 | 36 | Enemies will insult Arjuna, causing him unbearable pain. | Mockery from enemies for abandoning duty will deeply hurt Arjuna’s pride. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 37 | Victory brings kingdom; death brings heaven—Arjuna should fight. | Regardless of outcome, fighting fulfills Arjuna’s duty with divine rewards. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 38 | Fight with equanimity, treating victory and defeat the same. | Perform duty without attachment to outcomes for true spiritual balance. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 39 | 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 |
| 2 | 40 | Selfless action protects from failure and leads to spiritual gain. | Performing duty without selfish motives ensures spiritual progress without loss. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 41 | Resolute focus on selfless action leads to a steady mind. | A determined mind focused on selfless duty achieves spiritual clarity. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 42 | Ignorant people pursue rituals for pleasure, missing true wisdom. | Desire-driven rituals distract from the true spiritual path of wisdom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 43 | Those attached to wealth and pleasure lack resolute wisdom. | Attachment to material gains hinders the steady pursuit of spiritual truth. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 44 | 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 |
| 2 | 45 | 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 |
| 2 | 46 | 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 |
| 2 | 47 | 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 |
| 2 | 48 | Act with equanimity, free from attachment to success or failure. | True yoga is performing actions with balance, unaffected by outcomes. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 49 | Selfless action is superior to desire-driven work. | Acting without selfish motives elevates one above inferior, desire-based actions. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 50 | A wise person, skilled in action, attains liberation. | Skillful, selfless action leads to freedom from karma and spiritual liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 2 | 51 | 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 |
| 2 | 52 | 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 |
| 2 | 53 | 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 |
| 2 | 54 | 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 |
| 2 | 55 | 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 |
| 2 | 56 | 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 |
| 2 | 57 | 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 |
| 2 | 58 | A yogi controls senses like a tortoise retracts its limbs. | Mastering senses through discipline protects the mind from worldly distractions. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 59 | Senses may withdraw, but desire remains without divine vision. | True detachment requires experiencing the divine to overcome lingering desires. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 60 | Even the wise struggle to control turbulent senses. | Senses are powerful and challenge even the wise, requiring constant discipline. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 61 | 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 |
| 2 | 62 | 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 |
| 2 | 63 | Delusion from anger destroys wisdom, leading to ruin. | Uncontrolled anger and delusion cause loss of wisdom and spiritual downfall. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 64 | A disciplined mind, free from attachment, attains peace. | Mastering desires through discipline brings inner peace and spiritual clarity. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 65 | 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 |
| 2 | 66 | Without discipline, there’s no peace, wisdom, or happiness. | Lack of mental control prevents peace, wisdom, and true happiness. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 67 | 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 |
| 2 | 68 | Controlling senses fully brings a steady, peaceful mind. | Complete sense mastery ensures a calm and focused spiritual state. | Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 2 | 69 | 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 |
| 2 | 70 | 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 |
| 2 | 71 | 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 |
| 2 | 72 | 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 |
| 3 | 1 | Arjuna asks which is better: knowledge or action. | Arjuna seeks clarity on whether knowledge or action is the superior spiritual path. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 2 | Arjuna requests Krishna to give one clear path to follow. | Arjuna’s confusion prompts a plea for a definitive spiritual direction. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 3 | 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 |
| 3 | 4 | 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 |
| 3 | 5 | 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 |
| 3 | 6 | Pretending to renounce action while desiring is hypocrisy. | Acting without true detachment while craving results is spiritually dishonest. | Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 3 | 7 | Selfless action with controlled senses is true yoga. | Performing duty selflessly with sense control defines a true yogi’s path. | Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 3 | 8 | 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 |
| 3 | 9 | Actions done as sacrifice to God free one from bondage. | Selfless actions offered to God lead to liberation from karmic ties. | Karma Yoga, Liberation |
| 3 | 10 | God created sacrifice to sustain the world’s prosperity. | Sacrifice, ordained by God, ensures the world’s harmony and abundance. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 11 | Honor gods through sacrifice; they’ll grant your desires. | Mutual support between humans and gods through sacrifice sustains cosmic order. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 12 | Gods, pleased by sacrifice, provide life’s necessities. | Performing sacrifices ensures divine blessings for sustenance and prosperity. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 13 | Eating food offered in sacrifice purifies; otherwise, it’s sinful. | Consuming sacrificial food purifies, while selfish eating incurs sin. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 14 | Food comes from rain, rain from sacrifice, sustaining life. | Sacrifice drives the cosmic cycle, producing food and sustaining existence. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 15 | Sacrifice, rooted in Vedic action, comes from Brahman. | All actions and sacrifices originate from the eternal Brahman, guiding duty. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 16 | One who doesn’t follow the cycle of sacrifice lives in vain. | Ignoring the sacrificial cycle leads to a purposeless, selfish life. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 17 | One delighted in the self is free from duty’s burden. | Self-realized individuals find joy within, transcending worldly obligations. | Karma Yoga, Liberation |
| 3 | 18 | 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 |
| 3 | 19 | Perform duties without attachment to attain the supreme. | Selfless duty, free from attachment, leads to spiritual liberation. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 20 | Great kings like Janaka performed duties for the world’s good. | Performing duty selflessly, like great leaders, benefits society and the self. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 21 | People follow the example of great leaders’ actions. | Leaders’ actions set a standard, inspiring others to follow righteous paths. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 22 | Krishna, though perfect, acts to set an example for others. | Even the divine performs duties to guide humanity toward righteousness. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 23 | If Krishna didn’t act, people would fall into inaction. | Krishna’s actions prevent societal chaos by inspiring diligent duty. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 24 | Without Krishna’s actions, the world would perish in chaos. | Krishna’s selfless actions sustain cosmic order and prevent destruction. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 25 | The wise act selflessly to guide the ignorant toward duty. | Wise individuals perform duties without attachment to inspire others. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 26 | The wise don’t disturb the ignorant but guide through action. | Enlightened ones lead by example, encouraging duty without disrupting others’ beliefs. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 27 | Actions are driven by gunas, but the ego claims doership. | The three gunas cause actions, yet the ego wrongly assumes control. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 3 | 28 | The wise know actions arise from gunas, not the self. | Understanding that gunas drive actions frees the wise from ego’s delusion. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 3 | 29 | The wise don’t confuse those deluded by gunas. | Enlightened ones guide gently, respecting the ignorant’s limited understanding. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 3 | 30 | Offer all actions to Krishna, free from desire, for liberation. | Surrendering actions to Krishna without desire leads to spiritual freedom. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation |
| 3 | 31 | Those who follow Krishna’s teachings are freed from karma. | Adhering to divine guidance ensures liberation from karmic bondage. | Karma Yoga, Liberation |
| 3 | 32 | Those who reject Krishna’s teachings remain deluded and lost. | Ignoring divine wisdom keeps one trapped in ignorance and suffering. | Karma Yoga, Liberation |
| 3 | 33 | Even the wise act according to their nature shaped by gunas. | Human nature, influenced by gunas, drives actions, even for the wise. | Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 3 | 34 | Senses are drawn to objects; don’t let them sway you. | Controlling sensory desires prevents deviation from the spiritual path. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 35 | 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. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 36 | Arjuna asks what forces one to sin despite good intentions. | Arjuna seeks the cause of sinful actions, prompting Krishna’s explanation. | Karma Yoga |
| 3 | 37 | 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 |
| 3 | 38 | Desire clouds wisdom like smoke covers fire or dust covers a mirror. | Desire obscures true knowledge, blocking spiritual clarity like smoke or dust. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 3 | 39 | Desire, an insatiable fire, destroys knowledge and wisdom. | Uncontrolled desire consumes wisdom, hindering spiritual progress. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | 41 | 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 |
| 3 | 42 | The soul is above senses, mind, and intellect; know this truth. | The soul’s supremacy over senses and mind guides one to true wisdom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Nature of the Soul, Dhyana Yoga |
| 3 | 43 | Knowing the soul’s greatness, conquer desire through self-control. | Realizing the soul’s higher nature empowers one to overcome desire’s pull. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Nature of the Soul, Dhyana Yoga |
| 4 | 1 | Krishna taught this eternal yoga to Vivasvan, who passed it to Manu. | The ancient yoga taught by Krishna ensures timeless spiritual wisdom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 4 | 2 | This yoga was lost over time but is now taught to Arjuna. | Krishna revives the lost yoga, sharing it with Arjuna for spiritual renewal. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 4 | 3 | Krishna teaches this ancient yoga to Arjuna, his devotee. | As a devotee, Arjuna receives divine wisdom to fulfill his spiritual purpose. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 4 | 4 | Arjuna asks how Krishna taught yoga long before his birth. | Arjuna’s question about Krishna’s ancient role prompts a divine explanation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 4 | 5 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 7 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 9 | 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 |
| 4 | 10 | Free from attachment, fear, and anger, devotees attain Krishna. | Renouncing negative emotions through devotion leads to divine union. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 4 | 11 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 16 | Krishna explains what action and inaction truly mean. | True wisdom distinguishes between action and inaction for spiritual clarity. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 17 | Understanding action, forbidden action, and inaction is complex. | Discerning the nature of actions requires deep spiritual understanding. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 27 | Yogis offer all actions in the fire of self-realization. | Sacrificing actions through wisdom leads to complete spiritual liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 29 | Yogis control breath through pranayama for spiritual focus. | Breath control in yoga purifies the mind, aiding spiritual progress. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 30 | Those who practice sacrifice know Brahman and attain liberation. | Sacrificial practices, done with wisdom, lead to divine realization and freedom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 31 | Eating sacrificial remnants brings eternal liberation. | Consuming food offered in sacrifice purifies and leads to spiritual freedom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 32 | Various sacrifices, rooted in scriptures, lead to Brahman. | Scriptural sacrifices guide practitioners to divine truth and liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 33 | Knowledge sacrifice is superior to material offerings. | Offering wisdom surpasses material sacrifices, leading to true spiritual growth. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 35 | 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 |
| 4 | 36 | Knowledge purifies even the greatest sinners, like a burning fire. | Wisdom cleanses all sins, guiding even the fallen toward liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 37 | Knowledge burns all karma, like fire consumes wood. | Spiritual wisdom destroys karmic bonds, ensuring complete liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 38 | Nothing purifies like knowledge; it’s found through yoga. | Knowledge, gained through disciplined practice, is the ultimate purifier. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 39 | Faithful yogis gain knowledge, attaining peace swiftly. | Faith and discipline in yoga lead to wisdom and inner peace. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 40 | Ignorance and doubt destroy spiritual progress. | Lack of knowledge and faith hinders the path to spiritual liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 41 | Yoga and knowledge destroy karma, ensuring liberation. | Combining action and wisdom eliminates karma, leading to spiritual freedom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 4 | 42 | Cut doubt with knowledge and rise to perform your duty. | Wisdom dispels doubts, empowering Arjuna to fulfill his righteous duty. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 5 | 1 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | 4 | Sankhya (knowledge) and Yoga (action) lead to the same goal. | Knowledge and selfless action are equal paths to spiritual liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 5 | 5 | The goal reached by knowledge is also attained through action. | Both knowledge and action yogas ultimately lead to the same divine truth. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 5 | 6 | Action yoga is easier than renunciation without discipline. | Disciplined action is more practical than renunciation for spiritual progress. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 7 | 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 |
| 5 | 8 | 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 |
| 5 | 9 | Senses act on objects, but the soul remains unattached. | The soul is uninvolved in sensory actions, maintaining spiritual detachment. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 10 | Offering actions to Brahman, a yogi is untouched by sin. | Selfless actions offered to the divine free one from karmic consequences. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 11 | Yogis act with body and mind, unattached to results. | Acting without attachment to outcomes purifies the soul for liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 12 | A yogi, detached from results, attains lasting peace. | Renouncing action’s fruits brings enduring peace and spiritual freedom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 13 | The soul, dwelling in the body, is free from actions. | The soul remains a non-doer, detached from the body’s actions. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 14 | The soul doesn’t create actions or their results; nature does. | Actions and their outcomes arise from nature, not the eternal soul. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 15 | God doesn’t take on anyone’s sins or virtues. | The divine remains impartial, unaffected by human actions or qualities. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 16 | Knowledge removes ignorance, revealing the divine light within. | Spiritual wisdom dispels ignorance, illuminating the path to liberation. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 17 | Knowing the soul and God brings eternal liberation. | Realizing the soul’s unity with God ensures freedom from rebirth. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 18 | A wise person sees all beings equally, beyond differences. | True wisdom views all beings as equal, fostering universal compassion. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 19 | Equal vision conquers rebirth, aligning with the divine. | Seeing all equally frees one from the cycle of birth and death. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 20 | A wise person, steady in truth, is unmoved by pleasure or pain. | Stability in divine truth brings equanimity amidst life’s dualities. | Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | 22 | Sense pleasures are temporary and lead to suffering. | Worldly pleasures, being fleeting, cause pain and hinder spiritual growth. | Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | 24 | Inner joy and divine focus bring eternal liberation. | Finding joy within and focusing on God ensures spiritual freedom. | Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | 26 | Desireless yogis quickly attain eternal peace and liberation. | Freedom from desires ensures swift attainment of spiritual liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 27 | Meditating with controlled senses brings supreme peace. | Disciplined meditation, free from sensory distractions, leads to divine tranquility. | Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 28 | A disciplined yogi, free from desire, attains liberation. | Sense control and desirelessness through yoga lead to spiritual freedom. | Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 5 | 29 | Knowing Krishna as the ultimate goal brings supreme peace. | Recognizing Krishna as the source of all grants lasting spiritual peace. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 1 | A true yogi performs duties without attachment to results. | Selfless action without desire defines a true yogi’s spiritual path. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 3 | Action helps beginners; renunciation suits advanced yogis. | Beginners progress through action, while advanced yogis embrace renunciation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 4 | A yogi, free from desires, attains true renunciation. | Complete detachment from desires marks a yogi’s true renunciation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 5 | Elevate yourself through self-control, not self-degradation. | Self-discipline lifts the soul, while self-neglect leads to spiritual harm. | Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 7 | A self-controlled yogi remains steady in all circumstances. | Mastery over the self ensures equanimity in pleasure, pain, or adversity. | Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 8 | A yogi sees all as equal, steady in knowledge and self-control. | True wisdom brings equal vision and stability through disciplined practice. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 9 | 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 |
| 6 | 10 | Meditate alone in a clean place with a focused mind. | Solitary meditation in a pure environment fosters spiritual focus and growth. | Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 30 | One who sees Krishna everywhere is never lost to Him. | Constant awareness of Krishna ensures an unbreakable divine connection. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 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. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | 46 | A yogi surpasses ascetics, scholars, and ritualists. | A disciplined yogi excels beyond those focused on rituals or mere knowledge. | Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 6 | 47 | The yogi devoted to Krishna is the highest of all. | Devotion to Krishna makes a yogi supreme among all spiritual practitioners. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 7 | 1 | 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 |
| 7 | 4 | Krishna’s material nature includes earth, water, fire, and more. | Krishna’s material energy forms the physical world, distinct from His divine nature. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 5 | Krishna’s higher, spiritual energy sustains all living beings. | The soul, Krishna’s spiritual energy, enlivens all beings beyond material nature. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Nature of the Soul |
| 7 | 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 7 | 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 |
| 7 | 8 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 7 | 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. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 11 | Krishna is pure strength and desire aligned with dharma. | Krishna embodies righteous strength and desire free from worldly attachment. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 12 | 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. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 13 | The three gunas delude the world, hiding Krishna’s true nature. | The gunas’ illusion prevents people from recognizing Krishna’s divine supremacy. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 14 | Surrender to Krishna to cross the delusive gunas. | Devotion to Krishna helps transcend the deceptive influence of the three gunas. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 15 | The foolish and demonic don’t surrender to Krishna. | Ignorant and negative souls reject Krishna, remaining trapped in delusion. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 16 | Four types of virtuous people worship Krishna. | Devotees with pure intentions, seeking various goals, worship Krishna sincerely. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 17 | The wise, devoted to Krishna alone, are dearest to Him. | Single-minded devotion to Krishna through wisdom earns His highest favor. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 18 | 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. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 19 | After many births, the wise surrender to Krishna as all. | True wisdom, gained over lifetimes, leads to complete surrender to Krishna. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 7 | 20 | Those swayed by desires worship lesser gods for quick gains. | Desire-driven worship of lesser deities yields only temporary benefits. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 21 | Krishna strengthens faith in whatever god one worships. | Krishna supports devotees’ faith in any deity, guiding them toward Him. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 22 | Worshipping other gods, devotees get results from Krishna. | Krishna grants the fruits of worship to lesser gods, showing His supremacy. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 23 | Worship of lesser gods gives limited, temporary results. | Seeking lesser deities leads to fleeting gains, unlike Krishna’s eternal rewards. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 24 | Ignorant see Krishna as human, missing His divine nature. | Misunderstanding Krishna’s divine form limits spiritual progress and connection. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 25 | Krishna’s divine form is hidden from the deluded by His power. | Krishna’s divine nature is veiled to those lost in material illusion. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 26 | Krishna knows past, present, and future, but none know Him fully. | Krishna’s omniscient nature surpasses human understanding, inspiring devotion. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 27 | Desire and aversion, born of gunas, delude all beings. | The gunas create duality, clouding minds and obstructing spiritual clarity. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 28 | Virtuous souls, free from duality, worship Krishna purely. | Overcoming duality through virtue enables pure devotion to Krishna. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 7 | 29 | Those seeking liberation understand Krishna and the soul. | Knowing Krishna and the soul’s nature leads to freedom from rebirth. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 7 | 30 | Devotees know Krishna as the source of all at death. | True devotees recognize Krishna’s divine essence, ensuring liberation at death. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 8 | 1 | Arjuna asks about Brahman, soul, karma, and spiritual terms. | Arjuna seeks definitions of key spiritual concepts to deepen his understanding. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 8 | 2 | Arjuna asks how Krishna is known at the time of death. | Arjuna questions how to realize Krishna at life’s end for liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 8 | 3 | Krishna defines Brahman as the supreme, soul as eternal. | Brahman is the ultimate reality, and the soul is its eternal fragment. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Nature of the Soul |
| 8 | 4 | Material nature is perishable; Krishna is the divine Person. | Krishna transcends perishable nature as the eternal divine being. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 8 | 5 | Remembering Krishna at death leads to His divine abode. | Constant remembrance of Krishna ensures liberation at the time of death. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 6 | Thoughts at death determine one’s next state of being. | The final thoughts at death shape one’s future existence or liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 7 | Remember Krishna always while performing your duties. | Combining devotion to Krishna with duty ensures spiritual success. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 8 | 8 | Meditating on Krishna leads to reaching Him at death. | Focused meditation on Krishna ensures divine union after death. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 9 | Meditate on Krishna as the all-knowing, eternal divine. | Contemplating Krishna’s divine qualities leads to spiritual liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 10 | 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 |
| 8 | 11 | 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 |
| 8 | 12 | Control senses and mind, focusing on Krishna in meditation. | Mastering senses and meditating on Krishna ensures spiritual focus. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 13 | Chanting “Om” while meditating on Krishna leads to liberation. | Chanting the sacred syllable “Om” with devotion ensures divine union. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 14 | Constantly remembering Krishna makes liberation easy. | Unwavering devotion to Krishna simplifies the path to spiritual freedom. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 15 | Devotees reach Krishna’s eternal abode, free from rebirth. | True devotees attain Krishna’s divine realm, escaping the cycle of rebirth. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 16 | All worlds up to Brahma’s are subject to rebirth. | Even higher worlds are temporary, but Krishna’s abode is eternal. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 17 | Krishna explains cosmic cycles of creation and dissolution. | Understanding cosmic time cycles reveals the impermanence of material worlds. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 18 | Beings manifest and dissolve in cosmic day and night. | Creation and dissolution follow cosmic cycles, but Krishna remains eternal. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 19 | 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 |
| 8 | 20 | Beyond material nature lies Krishna’s eternal, unmanifest realm. | Krishna’s eternal realm transcends the temporary material world. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 21 | Krishna’s eternal abode, once reached, ends all rebirth. | Attaining Krishna’s divine realm ensures permanent liberation from rebirth. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 8 | 22 | 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 |
| 8 | 23 | 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 |
| 8 | 24 | Departing in light, fire, or day leads to liberation. | Dying during auspicious times guides the soul to eternal liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 25 | Departing in darkness, smoke, or night leads to rebirth. | Death during inauspicious times results in continued rebirth in material worlds. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 26 | Two paths—light for liberation, darkness for rebirth—exist eternally. | The paths of liberation and rebirth are eternal, based on one’s spiritual state. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 8 | 27 | 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 |
| 8 | 28 | Yogis transcend ritualistic results, attaining supreme liberation. | True yogis surpass temporary gains, achieving eternal spiritual freedom. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 9 | 1 | Krishna reveals the supreme secret of devotion to Arjuna. | The secret of devotion to Krishna leads to ultimate spiritual liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 2 | This knowledge is royal, pure, and leads to direct experience. | Krishna’s teachings are supreme, purifying, and grant direct divine realization. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 3 | Without faith in this knowledge, one returns to rebirth. | Lack of faith in Krishna’s wisdom traps one in the cycle of rebirth. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 4 | Krishna pervades all, yet remains detached from creation. | Krishna’s omnipresence sustains the universe, yet He transcends it. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 5 | Krishna supports all beings but is not contained by them. | Krishna upholds creation without being limited by its material nature. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 6 | Like wind in space, beings exist in Krishna without affecting Him. | All beings reside in Krishna, yet His divine nature remains untouched. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 7 | Krishna creates and dissolves the universe in cosmic cycles. | Krishna controls creation’s cycles, manifesting and dissolving all beings. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 8 | Krishna creates repeatedly using His divine power. | Krishna’s divine energy effortlessly drives the cycle of universal creation. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 9 | Krishna remains unattached to His acts of creation. | Krishna’s divine actions are performed without attachment, preserving His freedom. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 10 | Krishna’s energy oversees creation, while He remains detached. | Krishna’s divine power governs creation, yet He stays uninvolved. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 11 | Ignorant see Krishna as human, missing His divine nature. | Misunderstanding Krishna’s divinity limits one’s spiritual progress. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 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 |
| 9 | 13 | 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 |
| 9 | 14 | Devotees constantly glorify Krishna and strive for Him. | True devotees dedicate their lives to praising and serving Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 15 | Some worship Krishna as one, others as diverse or universal. | Devotees worship Krishna in various forms, all leading to divine truth. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 16 | Krishna is the ritual, sacrifice, and essence of offerings. | Krishna embodies all aspects of sacred rituals and offerings. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 17 | Krishna is the father, mother, and sustainer of the universe. | Krishna is the ultimate source and sustainer of all creation. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 18 | Krishna is the goal, sustainer, lord, and eternal witness. | Krishna is the ultimate destination and eternal support of all beings. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 19 | Krishna gives heat, rain, and is both immortal and death. | Krishna governs life’s cycles, embodying both creation and destruction. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 20 | Vedic ritualists gain heaven but return to rebirth. | Ritualistic worship yields temporary rewards, not eternal liberation. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 21 | After enjoying heaven, ritualists are reborn on earth. | Temporary heavenly gains lead back to the cycle of rebirth. | Karma Yoga, Bh |
| 9 | 22 | Krishna protects devotees who constantly think of Him without distraction. | Devotees who focus solely on Krishna receive His divine protection and care. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 23 | Even worshippers of other gods indirectly worship Krishna. | Worship of lesser gods ultimately reaches Krishna, the supreme divine source. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 9 | 24 | Krishna is the true enjoyer and lord of all sacrifices. | All sacrifices are ultimately for Krishna, who grants their true results. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 25 | 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. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 9 | 26 | Krishna accepts even a leaf, flower, or water offered with devotion. | Sincere devotion in offering even simple things is accepted by Krishna. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 27 | Offer all actions, eating, or sacrifices to Krishna with devotion. | Performing all actions as offerings to Krishna ensures spiritual purity. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 28 | Offering actions to Krishna frees one from karmic bondage. | Surrendering actions to Krishna liberates one from the consequences of karma. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 29 | Krishna is impartial, but His devotees are especially dear to Him. | While Krishna loves all equally, His devotees hold a special place through devotion. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 9 | 30 | Even sinners who surrender to Krishna are quickly purified. | Sincere surrender to Krishna redeems even those with a sinful past. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 31 | Krishna’s devotees never perish and are swiftly purified. | Devotion to Krishna ensures protection and rapid spiritual purification. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 32 | All, regardless of status, can attain Krishna through devotion. | Krishna’s divine grace is accessible to everyone through sincere devotion. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 33 | Virtuous devotees easily reach Krishna through constant worship. | Righteous souls find Krishna’s divine abode through dedicated devotion. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 9 | 34 | Fix your mind on Krishna, serve Him, and reach Him. | Complete devotion to Krishna through mind and actions leads to divine union. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 10 | 1 | Krishna shares deeper wisdom with Arjuna, His beloved devotee. | Krishna imparts profound divine knowledge to Arjuna out of love. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 2 | 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 |
| 10 | 3 | 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 |
| 10 | 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. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 10 | 5 | Krishna creates virtues like non-violence, patience, and truth. | Krishna is the origin of all virtuous qualities that guide spiritual growth. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 10 | 6 | The great sages and Manus were born from Krishna’s mind. | Krishna’s divine will creates enlightened beings who guide humanity. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 7 | 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 |
| 10 | 8 | 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 |
| 10 | 9 | Devotees live joyfully, absorbed in Krishna’s thoughts and teachings. | Constant focus on Krishna brings joy and spiritual fulfillment to devotees. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 10 | Krishna gives wisdom to devotees, helping them reach Him. | Krishna grants divine wisdom to devoted souls, guiding them to liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 10 | 11 | Krishna destroys ignorance in devotees with the light of wisdom. | Krishna’s divine light dispels ignorance, illuminating the path to truth. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 10 | 12 | Arjuna praises Krishna as the supreme, eternal divine being. | Arjuna acknowledges Krishna’s supreme divinity, affirming His eternal nature. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 13 | Sages and scriptures confirm Krishna’s divine supremacy. | Krishna’s divine status is validated by enlightened sages and sacred texts. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 15 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 18 | 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 |
| 10 | 19 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 22 | Krishna is the Vedas, mind, and intelligence among faculties. | Krishna embodies the highest spiritual and intellectual essences. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 24 | 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 |
| 10 | 25 | Krishna is Bhrigu among sages, Om among sounds. | Krishna is the essence of sacred wisdom and divine sound. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 26 | Krishna is the Ashwattha tree and Narada among sages. | Krishna manifests as the holiest tree and wisest sage. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 27 | Krishna is Uchchaihshravas among horses, Airavata among elephants. | Krishna is the finest among divine creatures, symbolizing His supremacy. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 28 | Krishna is the thunderbolt among weapons, Kamadhenu among cows. | Krishna embodies the most powerful and sacred in creation. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 29 | Krishna is Varuna among water gods, Yama among controllers. | Krishna is the supreme authority in cosmic and divine governance. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 31 | 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 | 32 | 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 |
| 10 | 34 | Krishna is death, creation, and feminine qualities like fame. | Krishna embodies both destructive and creative forces, including virtues. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 35 | Krishna is the Sama Veda, Gayatri mantra, and Margashirsha month. | Krishna represents the holiest scriptures, mantras, and times. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 | 38 | Krishna is the rod of punishers, morality among seekers of victory. | Krishna is the essence of justice and righteousness in all pursuits. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 39 | 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 |
| 10 | 40 | 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 |
| 10 | 41 | All splendid and powerful things arise from Krishna’s glory. | Every magnificent creation reflects a fraction of Krishna’s divine power. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 10 | 42 | Krishna sustains the universe with just a fragment of Himself. | A mere portion of Krishna’s divine essence upholds the entire cosmos. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 1 | Arjuna thanks Krishna for clarifying his doubts with divine wisdom. | Arjuna expresses gratitude for Krishna’s teachings, resolving his confusion. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 2 | Arjuna acknowledges Krishna’s explanation of His divine origin. | Arjuna accepts Krishna’s eternal, divine nature as the source of all. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 3 | Arjuna requests to see Krishna’s divine cosmic form. | Arjuna seeks to witness Krishna’s universal form to deepen his understanding. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 4 | Arjuna asks to behold Krishna’s divine form if he is worthy. | Arjuna humbly requests to see Krishna’s cosmic form, trusting His grace. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 5 | Krishna invites Arjuna to see His countless divine forms. | Krishna prepares to reveal His infinite divine manifestations to Arjuna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 6 | Krishna tells Arjuna to see all gods and beings in His form. | Krishna’s cosmic form encompasses all deities and existence, awe-inspiring Arjuna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 7 | Krishna says His form contains the entire universe. | Krishna’s universal form embodies the whole cosmos, revealing His supremacy. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 8 | Krishna grants Arjuna divine eyes to see His cosmic form. | Krishna bestows divine vision on Arjuna to behold His infinite glory. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 9 | Sanjaya describes Krishna revealing His cosmic form to Arjuna. | Sanjaya narrates Krishna’s awe-inspiring revelation of His universal form. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 10 | Krishna’s form has infinite faces, ornaments, and divine splendor. | Krishna’s cosmic form dazzles with limitless beauty and divine attributes. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 11 | Krishna’s form is radiant, universal, and adorned with divine weapons. | Krishna’s cosmic form shines with infinite radiance and divine power. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 12 | Krishna’s form is brighter than a thousand suns. | The brilliance of Krishna’s cosmic form surpasses all worldly light. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 13 | Arjuna sees the entire universe within Krishna’s form. | Krishna’s form contains all creation, revealing His all-encompassing divinity. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 14 | Arjuna, awestruck, bows to Krishna’s divine form. | Overwhelmed by Krishna’s glory, Arjuna reveres His cosmic manifestation. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 15 | Arjuna sees all gods, beings, and Brahma in Krishna’s form. | Krishna’s form includes all divine and mortal beings, affirming His supremacy. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 16 | Krishna’s form has infinite arms, eyes, and boundless wonder. | Krishna’s cosmic form is limitless, filled with infinite divine features. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 17 | Arjuna sees Krishna’s radiant form with divine ornaments and weapons. | Krishna’s dazzling cosmic form, armed and adorned, inspires awe. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 18 | Arjuna calls Krishna the eternal, supreme goal of all. | Arjuna recognizes Krishna as the ultimate divine reality and goal. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 19 | Krishna’s form is infinite, radiant, and all-powerful. | Krishna’s boundless cosmic form embodies infinite power and glory. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 20 | Krishna’s form fills the heavens and earth, amazing all. | Krishna’s universal form spans creation, astonishing all who behold it. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 21 | Gods and sages praise Krishna, awestruck by His form. | Divine beings and sages revere Krishna’s cosmic form with devotion. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 22 | All celestial beings gaze at Krishna’s form in wonder. | Krishna’s cosmic form captivates all divine beings with its grandeur. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 23 | Arjuna is amazed and terrified by Krishna’s vast form. | Krishna’s immense cosmic form evokes both awe and fear in Arjuna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 24 | Krishna’s radiant, infinite form overwhelms Arjuna with fear. | The overwhelming brilliance of Krishna’s form unsettles Arjuna’s heart. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 25 | Seeing Krishna’s fierce form, Arjuna pleads for mercy. | Krishna’s terrifying cosmic form prompts Arjuna to seek divine compassion. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 26 | Arjuna sees warriors rushing into Krishna’s fiery mouths. | Krishna’s form as time devours warriors, revealing His destructive power. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 27 | Warriors enter Krishna’s mouths, crushed like moths in fire. | Krishna’s cosmic form annihilates warriors, symbolizing time’s relentless force. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 28 | Like rivers into the ocean, beings rush to Krishna’s mouths. | Krishna’s form irresistibly draws all beings, like rivers to the sea. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 29 | Arjuna compares beings entering Krishna’s form to moths in flame. | Krishna’s cosmic form consumes all, like flames devouring moths. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 30 | Krishna’s blazing mouths devour worlds, filling space with radiance. | Krishna’s form, as time, engulfs creation with its fiery brilliance. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 31 | Arjuna, trembling, asks Krishna who He truly is. | Arjuna seeks to understand the terrifying divine identity of Krishna’s form. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 32 | Krishna declares Himself as time, destroyer of all worlds. | Krishna reveals Himself as the unstoppable force of time, destroying everything. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 33 | 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 |
| 11 | 34 | 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 |
| 11 | 35 | Sanjaya describes Arjuna trembling and bowing to Krishna. | Arjuna’s awe and reverence reflect his recognition of Krishna’s divine power. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 36 | Arjuna praises Krishna as the supreme lord of all creation. | Arjuna glorifies Krishna as the ultimate divine ruler of the universe. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 37 | Arjuna calls Krishna the imperishable source of all beings. | Krishna is the eternal origin, beyond destruction, revered by all. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 38 | Arjuna declares Krishna the primal God and infinite truth. | Krishna is the original divine being and the embodiment of eternal truth. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 39 | Arjuna hails Krishna as the lord of gods and universe. | Krishna is the supreme lord, governing all deities and creation. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 40 | Arjuna bows to Krishna’s infinite form, pervading all directions. | Krishna’s all-encompassing form deserves reverence from every direction. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 41 | 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 |
| 11 | 42 | Arjuna regrets any disrespect shown to Krishna in jest. | Arjuna humbly asks pardon for past informalities, recognizing Krishna’s divinity. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 43 | 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 |
| 11 | 44 | Arjuna surrenders and seeks mercy for his past mistakes. | Arjuna’s surrender to Krishna seeks divine compassion for his errors. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 45 | Arjuna, awed and afraid, asks to see Krishna’s human form. | Overwhelmed by the cosmic form, Arjuna requests Krishna’s familiar form. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 46 | Arjuna wishes to see Krishna’s four-armed divine form. | Arjuna longs for Krishna’s gentler, divine four-armed form for comfort. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 47 | Krishna says His cosmic form is rare, shown only to Arjuna. | Krishna’s cosmic form is a rare divine revelation granted to Arjuna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 48 | No one else can see Krishna’s cosmic form through rituals. | Krishna’s universal form is exclusive, beyond ordinary spiritual practices. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 49 | Krishna tells Arjuna not to fear His cosmic form. | Krishna reassures Arjuna to remain calm despite His overwhelming form. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 50 | Krishna shows His four-armed form, then His human form. | Krishna transitions to gentler forms to comfort Arjuna’s awe-struck heart. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 51 | Arjuna is relieved to see Krishna’s familiar human form. | Krishna’s human form restores Arjuna’s peace after the cosmic vision. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 11 | 52 | 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 |
| 11 | 53 | 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 |
| 11 | 54 | Only pure devotion reveals Krishna’s true divine form. | Unwavering devotion is the key to beholding Krishna’s divine essence. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 11 | 55 | Devotion, selfless action, and purity lead to Krishna’s abode. | Devoting all actions to Krishna with purity ensures divine union. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 12 | 1 | 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 |
| 12 | 2 | Krishna says devotees of His personal form are the best. | Worshipping Krishna’s personal form with devotion is the highest path. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 12 | 3 | 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 |
| 12 | 4 | 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 |
| 12 | 5 | 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 |
| 12 | 6 | 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 |
| 12 | 7 | Krishna delivers His devotees from the ocean of rebirth. | Krishna rescues devotees from the cycle of birth and death. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 12 | 8 | Fix your mind on Krishna and live in Him always. | Constant focus on Krishna ensures eternal union with the divine. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 12 | 9 | If unable to fix the mind, practice disciplined devotion to Krishna. | Regular practice of devotion helps those struggling to focus on Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Dhyana Yoga |
| 12 | 10 | If practice is hard, perform actions for Krishna’s sake. | Offering actions to Krishna fosters devotion when meditation is difficult. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 12 | 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 12 | Knowledge is better than practice; meditation surpasses knowledge. | Meditation, building on knowledge and practice, leads to spiritual peace. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 12 | 13 | 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 |
| 12 | 14 | A content, steady devotee is very dear to Krishna. | Devotees who are content and unwavering earn Krishna’s special love. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 12 | 15 | A devotee who harms no one and stays balanced is dear to Krishna. | Non-harming and equanimous devotees are highly valued by Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 12 | 16 | A selfless, pure devotee is especially dear to Krishna. | Purity and selflessness in devotion make one exceptionally close to Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 12 | 17 | A devotee unmoved by joy or sorrow is dear to Krishna. | Devotees who remain steady amidst life’s dualities are beloved by Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 12 | 18 | 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 |
| 12 | 19 | A devotee beyond praise or blame is dear to Krishna. | Devotees who transcend worldly judgments are deeply cherished by Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 12 | 20 | Devotees who follow Krishna’s teachings with faith are dearest. | Faithful adherence to Krishna’s divine teachings makes devotees most beloved. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 13 | 1 | 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 |
| 13 | 2 | 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. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 3 | True knowledge is understanding the field and its knower. | Knowing the body and soul’s relationship is the essence of true wisdom. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 4 | Krishna will explain the field and knower in detail. | Krishna promises to clarify the nature of body, soul, and their interaction. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 5 | Sages describe the field in various ways through scriptures. | Scriptures and sages explain the body’s nature in diverse, profound ways. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 6 | The field includes elements, senses, mind, and their modifications. | The body comprises physical elements, senses, and mental faculties. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 7 | 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 |
| 13 | 8 | Qualities like self-control and detachment define true knowledge. | Disciplined qualities such as detachment are hallmarks of spiritual wisdom. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
| 13 | 9 | 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 |
| 13 | 10 | Devotion to God and solitude are parts of knowledge. | Single-minded devotion and solitude foster deep spiritual wisdom. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
| 13 | 11 | Constant pursuit of truth and liberation is true knowledge. | Seeking truth and liberation persistently defines genuine spiritual knowledge. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
| 13 | 12 | The knowable is Brahman, eternal and beyond cause and effect. | Brahman, the eternal truth, transcends all material causes and effects. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 13 | Brahman is without beginning, neither being nor non-being. | Brahman’s infinite nature exists beyond all definitions of existence. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 14 | Brahman has hands, eyes, and senses everywhere, all-pervading. | Brahman’s omnipresence manifests through infinite senses and faculties. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 15 | Brahman exists beyond senses, yet supports all existence. | Brahman, detached yet all-supporting, transcends sensory perception. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 16 | Brahman is within and beyond all, moving and unmoving. | Brahman pervades all creation, existing as both dynamic and static. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 17 | Brahman is subtle, indivisible, and the light of all lights. | Brahman, the subtlest essence, illuminates all as the supreme light. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 18 | 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 |
| 13 | 19 | 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 |
| 13 | 20 | 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 |
| 13 | 21 | The soul, in material nature, is bound by the three gunas. | The soul’s interaction with gunas causes attachment and worldly experiences. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 13 | 22 | The soul, a fragment of Krishna, enjoys or suffers due to gunas. | As Krishna’s fragment, the soul experiences life’s dualities through gunas. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 13 | 23 | The supreme soul, within all, witnesses and supports creation. | Krishna, as the supreme soul, observes and sustains all beings impartially. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 13 | 24 | 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 |
| 13 | 25 | 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 |
| 13 | 26 | 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 |
| 13 | 27 | The supreme soul is equally present in all beings. | Krishna’s supreme soul resides equally in all, uniting creation in divinity. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 13 | 28 | 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 |
| 13 | 29 | One who sees all actions as nature’s work attains Brahman. | Understanding actions as nature’s doing leads to divine realization. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 13 | 30 | The soul is separate from nature’s actions, eternal and pure. | The soul remains untouched by material actions, eternal in its purity. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 13 | 31 | 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 |
| 13 | 32 | 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 |
| 13 | 33 | The soul illuminates the body, like the sun lights the world. | The soul enlivens the body, just as the sun illuminates the universe. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 13 | 34 | Knowing the soul’s distinction from the body leads to liberation. | Understanding the soul’s separation from matter ensures spiritual freedom. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 14 | 1 | 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 |
| 14 | 2 | 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 |
| 14 | 3 | Krishna’s material energy creates all beings through Brahman. | Krishna’s divine energy, through material nature, produces all life. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 4 | Krishna is the father, material nature the mother of all beings. | Krishna, as the divine seed, and nature, as the womb, create all existence. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 5 | The three gunas—Sattva, Rajas, Tamas—bind the soul to the body. | The gunas entangle the eternal soul in the material body’s cycle. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 6 | Sattva brings purity and happiness but binds through attachment. | Sattva promotes clarity and joy but can still bind through attachment. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 7 | Rajas, born of desire, binds through passion and action. | Rajas drives passionate actions, binding the soul to material desires. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 8 | Tamas, born of ignorance, deludes and binds through inertia. | Tamas causes delusion and laziness, trapping the soul in ignorance. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 9 | 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 |
| 14 | 10 | One guna dominates at a time, overpowering the others. | The three gunas compete, with one prevailing to influence behavior. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 11 | 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 |
| 14 | 12 | Rajas brings greed, restlessness, and desire for action. | Rajas fuels ambition and restlessness, driving material pursuits. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 13 | Tamas causes ignorance, laziness, and delusion in actions. | Tamas leads to negligence and confusion, hindering spiritual progress. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 14 | Dying in Sattva leads to higher, pure realms. | A Sattvic death results in rebirth in enlightened, pure worlds. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
| 14 | 15 | 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 |
| 14 | 16 | Sattvic actions yield purity, Rajas pain, Tamas ignorance. | Actions driven by gunas produce corresponding results of purity, pain, or ignorance. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 17 | Sattva brings knowledge, Rajas greed, Tamas delusion. | Each guna shapes the mind, leading to wisdom, desire, or ignorance. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 14 | 18 | 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 |
| 14 | 19 | 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 |
| 14 | 20 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 14 | 22 | A transcendental person is unmoved by the gunas’ effects. | One beyond gunas remains unaffected by their influence on actions. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
| 14 | 23 | Such a person stays steady, treating all gunas equally. | Equanimity amidst gunas marks a person who transcends their influence. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
| 14 | 24 | 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 |
| 14 | 25 | They are equal to praise, blame, and material conditions. | Transcending gunas means indifference to worldly judgments and circumstances. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
| 14 | 26 | 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 |
| 14 | 27 | Krishna is the foundation of Brahman and eternal truth. | Krishna is the ultimate source of eternal reality and spiritual liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 15 | 1 | 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 |
| 15 | 2 | 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 |
| 15 | 3 | 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 |
| 15 | 4 | 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 |
| 15 | 5 | Humility, freedom from duality, and devotion lead to liberation. | Virtues and devotion to Krishna free one from material entanglement. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 15 | 6 | Krishna’s abode, beyond sun or fire, is eternal and unreturning. | Krishna’s divine realm, beyond material light, is the eternal destination. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 15 | 7 | The soul, a part of Krishna, is deluded by material nature. | As Krishna’s fragment, the soul is trapped by material illusion. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 8 | The soul carries senses and mind from one body to another. | The soul transfers subtle faculties across lifetimes, shaping experiences. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 15 | 9 | The soul uses senses to experience the material world. | The soul engages with the world through senses, driven by gunas. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 15 | 10 | The deluded don’t see the soul moving through bodies. | Ignorance blinds one to the soul’s journey through material existence. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 15 | 11 | Yogis with effort see the soul; the impure cannot. | Disciplined yogis realize the soul, while the impure remain ignorant. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga |
| 15 | 12 | Krishna is the light in the sun, moon, and fire. | Krishna’s divine energy illuminates all celestial and natural light sources. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 13 | Krishna sustains the earth and nourishes plants with His energy. | Krishna’s divine power upholds the earth and supports all life. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 14 | Krishna, as digestive fire, helps beings assimilate food. | Krishna enables life by powering digestion within all beings. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 15 | Krishna resides in all hearts, granting memory and knowledge. | Krishna, in every heart, is the source of memory, knowledge, and forgetfulness. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 16 | Two beings exist: perishable (body) and imperishable (soul). | The perishable body and imperishable soul are distinct in creation. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 17 | Krishna, the supreme Person, transcends both perishable and imperishable. | Krishna, as the ultimate divine Person, surpasses all existence. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 18 | Krishna is the supreme Person, celebrated in scriptures. | Krishna’s supremacy as the divine Person is affirmed by sacred texts. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 15 | 19 | Knowing Krishna as supreme leads to pure devotion. | Recognizing Krishna’s divine supremacy fosters complete devotion and liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 15 | 20 | This supreme knowledge fulfills all spiritual duties. | Understanding Krishna’s truth completes one’s spiritual purpose and duties. | Jnana Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 16 | 1 | Krishna lists divine qualities like fearlessness and purity. | Divine qualities like fearlessness and purity guide one toward liberation. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 2 | Non-violence, truth, and humility are divine qualities. | Virtues such as non-violence and humility mark a divine nature. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 3 | Charity, self-control, and austerity are divine traits. | Practicing charity and self-discipline reflects a divine, virtuous nature. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 4 | Pride, arrogance, and anger are demonic qualities. | Demonic traits like pride and anger lead to spiritual degradation. | Jnana Yoga, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 5 | Divine qualities lead to liberation; demonic ones to bondage. | Divine traits free the soul, while demonic ones bind it to suffering. | Jnana Yoga, Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
| 16 | 6 | Two types of beings exist: divine and demonic. | Creation is divided into divine and demonic natures, shaping destinies. | Jnana Yoga, Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 7 | Demonic beings ignore dharma and live without morality. | Demonic natures reject righteousness, leading to chaotic, immoral lives. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 8 | Demonic people deny truth, claiming the world is unreal. | Demonic minds reject divine truth, seeing the world as purposeless. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 9 | Demonic views destroy the self and harm the world. | False beliefs of demonic natures cause personal and societal ruin. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 10 | Demonic people are filled with insatiable desires and hypocrisy. | Endless desires and deceit define the destructive demonic mindset. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 11 | Demonic minds chase desires, ignoring liberation until death. | Obsession with desires blinds demonic souls to spiritual liberation. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 12 | Bound by desires, demonic people fall into delusion. | Demonic natures, trapped by desires, sink deeper into illusion. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 13 | Demonic people boast of wealth and power, deluded by ego. | Ego-driven boasting about material gains marks demonic delusion. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 14 | Demonic minds revel in power, pride, and destruction. | Pride in power and harm defines the demonic, destructive nature. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 15 | Demonic people believe wealth makes them unmatched. | Deluded by wealth, demonic souls think they are invincible. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 16 | Lost in desires, they fall into hellish suffering. | Obsessive desires lead demonic souls to suffering and ruin. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 17 | Arrogant and proud, demonic people mock sacred rituals. | Demonic arrogance scorns spiritual practices, deepening their delusion. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 18 | Ego-driven, demonic people despise Krishna in all beings. | Demonic ego rejects Krishna’s divine presence, fostering hatred. | Divine and Demonic Qualities, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 16 | 19 | Krishna casts demonic souls into lower, suffering births. | Demonic natures face repeated rebirths in lower, painful existences. | Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
| 16 | 20 | Demonic souls, far from Krishna, sink to lower states. | Rejecting Krishna, demonic beings fall into degraded, suffering realms. | Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
| 16 | 21 | Lust, anger, and greed are gates to self-destruction. | The three vices—lust, anger, greed—lead to spiritual ruin. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 16 | 22 | Avoiding lust, anger, and greed leads to liberation. | Shunning destructive vices ensures spiritual progress and freedom. | Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
| 16 | 23 | Ignoring scriptures leads to neither success nor liberation. | Disregarding scriptural guidance prevents spiritual and worldly success. | Divine and Demonic Qualities, Liberation |
| 16 | 24 | Follow scriptures to know and perform your duties. | Scriptures guide rightful duties, leading to spiritual and moral clarity. | Divine and Demonic Qualities |
| 17 | 1 | Arjuna asks about worship done without scriptural guidance. | Arjuna questions the fate of actions performed without scriptural authority. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 2 | 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 |
| 17 | 3 | 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 |
| 17 | 4 | Sattva worships gods, Rajas demigods, Tamas ghosts. | Worship reflects gunas: Sattva seeks gods, Rajas power, Tamas spirits. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 5 | 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 |
| 17 | 6 | Torturing the body or Krishna within is demonic. | Harming the body or soul disrespects Krishna, reflecting demonic nature. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Divine and Demonic Qualities, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 17 | 7 | Food preferences vary by gunas—Sattva, Rajas, or Tamas. | Dietary choices reflect the gunas, influencing spiritual and physical health. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 8 | Sattvic food is pure, promoting health and clarity. | Pure, wholesome food supports Sattvic qualities and spiritual growth. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 9 | Rajasic food is bitter, spicy, causing pain and unrest. | Overly stimulating food fuels Rajasic tendencies, leading to restlessness. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 10 | Tamasic food is stale, impure, and harms health. | Stale or impure food fosters Tamasic ignorance and spiritual decline. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 11 | Sattvic sacrifice is offered with faith, without desire. | Selfless sacrifices, done with faith, reflect Sattvic purity and devotion. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 12 | 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 |
| 17 | 13 | Tamasic sacrifice ignores scriptures and lacks faith. | Sacrifices without faith or guidance are Tamasic, spiritually ineffective. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 14 | Physical austerity includes purity, non-violence, and worship. | Sattvic physical discipline involves purity, kindness, and devotion to God. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 15 | Verbal austerity is truthful, kind, and uplifting speech. | Speaking truth kindly and scripturally reflects Sattvic verbal discipline. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 16 | Mental austerity is serenity, purity, and self-control. | A disciplined, pure, and serene mind embodies Sattvic mental austerity. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 17 | Sattvic austerity is performed with faith, without desire. | Selfless austerity, done with faith, uplifts spiritually without seeking rewards. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 18 | Rajasic austerity is done for praise or material gain. | Austerity seeking recognition or rewards is Rajasic, spiritually limited. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 19 | Tamasic austerity harms self or others through ignorance. | Ignorant, harmful austerity reflects Tamasic nature, causing spiritual harm. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 20 | Sattvic charity is given selflessly to the deserving. | Giving without expectation to worthy recipients is pure Sattvic charity. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 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 |
| 17 | 22 | 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 |
| 17 | 23 | “Om Tat Sat” signifies truth in spiritual actions. | The mantra “Om Tat Sat” sanctifies actions, aligning them with divine truth. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 24 | Sattvic actions begin with chanting “Om” for divine connection. | Chanting “Om” in sacrifices connects actions to the divine truth. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 25 | “Tat” signifies actions offered to Brahman without desire. | Offering actions to Brahman with “Tat” ensures selfless spiritual practice. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 26 | “Sat” denotes truth, goodness, and divine reality. | The term “Sat” reflects eternal truth and goodness in spiritual acts. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 27 | Faith in “Sat” makes sacrifices and austerities divine. | Steadfast faith in divine truth sanctifies all spiritual endeavors. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 17 | 28 | Actions without faith are “Asat,” yielding no spiritual fruit. | Faithless actions, labeled “Asat,” lack spiritual value or benefit. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 1 | Arjuna asks the difference between renunciation and surrender. | Arjuna seeks clarity on renunciation versus complete surrender to Krishna. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga |
| 18 | 2 | Krishna defines renunciation as giving up desire-driven actions. | True renunciation involves abandoning actions motivated by selfish desires. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 3 | 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 |
| 18 | 4 | Krishna will explain the truth about renunciation clearly. | Krishna promises to clarify the true nature of renunciation for Arjuna. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 5 | Sacrifice, charity, and austerity should not be abandoned. | Sacred acts like sacrifice and charity are essential for spiritual purification. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 6 | Perform these acts selflessly, without attachment to results. | Selfless performance of sacred duties ensures spiritual growth without bondage. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 7 | Renouncing prescribed duties is Tamasic and unwise. | Abandoning rightful duties due to ignorance is spiritually harmful. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 8 | Renouncing duties due to difficulty is Rajasic and flawed. | Avoiding duties out of discomfort reflects Rajasic weakness, not true renunciation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 9 | Sattvic renunciation is performing duties without attachment. | True renunciation is fulfilling duties selflessly, free from desire for results. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 10 | A Sattvic renunciant is steady, free from doubt. | A pure renunciant acts with clarity, unaffected by doubts or desires. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 11 | Complete renunciation of action is impossible; detach from results. | Since action is inevitable, true renunciation lies in abandoning attachment to outcomes. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 12 | Results of actions—good, bad, mixed—affect the unenlightened. | Unenlightened souls face varied karmic results, unlike the liberated. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 18 | 13 | 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 |
| 18 | 14 | Body, agent, senses, effort, and divinity drive actions. | Actions result from a combination of physical, mental, and divine factors. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 15 | All actions, physical or mental, stem from these five factors. | Every human action, bodily or mental, arises from these five causes. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 16 | Ignorance makes one think the soul is the doer. | Misunderstanding the soul’s non-doership causes ego-driven action. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 17 | Knowing the soul is not the doer frees one from karma. | Realizing the soul’s detachment from actions liberates one from karmic bonds. | Nature of the Soul, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 18 | 18 | Knowledge, object, and knower form the basis of action. | Actions are driven by the interplay of knowledge, its object, and the knower. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga |
| 18 | 19 | Knowledge, action, and agent vary by the three gunas. | The gunas shape the nature of knowledge, actions, and the doer. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 20 | Sattvic knowledge sees the one indivisible truth in all. | Sattvic knowledge recognizes the unity of all beings in divine truth. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 21 | Rajasic knowledge sees separate entities in all beings. | Rajasic knowledge fragments reality, perceiving beings as disconnected. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 22 | Tamasic knowledge clings to one object, missing the whole. | Tamasic knowledge, narrow and ignorant, fixates on a single, limited truth. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 23 | Sattvic action is selfless, performed without attachment. | Selfless, duty-bound actions without desire reflect Sattvic purity. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 24 | Rajasic action is driven by desire and effort. | Actions fueled by ambition and desire are Rajasic, binding the doer. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 25 | Tamasic action is reckless, ignoring consequences or ability. | Ignorant, careless actions without regard for outcomes are Tamasic. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 26 | A Sattvic agent is free from attachment and ego. | A Sattvic doer acts selflessly, unaffected by pride or outcomes. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 27 | A Rajasic agent seeks rewards and is swayed by emotions. | Rajasic doers act for gain, driven by passion and ego. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 28 | A Tamasic agent is lazy, careless, and deluded. | Tamasic doers act ignorantly, marked by negligence and delusion. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 29 | Krishna explains intellect and determination by gunas. | Intellect and resolve are shaped by the influence of the three gunas. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 30 | Sattvic intellect discerns right from wrong, leading to liberation. | Sattvic intellect clearly distinguishes duty and truth, guiding liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas, Liberation |
| 18 | 31 | Rajasic intellect confuses dharma with adharma. | Rajasic intellect misjudges right and wrong, leading to flawed decisions. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 32 | Tamasic intellect mistakes wrong for right, steeped in ignorance. | Tamasic intellect, clouded by ignorance, reverses truth and falsehood. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 33 | Sattvic determination is steady, focused on divine truth. | Sattvic resolve remains unwavering, focused on spiritual goals through discipline. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 34 | Rajasic determination seeks wealth, pleasure, and status. | Rajasic resolve pursues material goals, binding one to worldly desires. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 37 | Sattvic happiness is like poison initially but nectar later. | Sattvic joy, initially challenging, brings lasting spiritual fulfillment. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 38 | Rajasic happiness is nectar initially but poison later. | Rajasic pleasure, though initially sweet, leads to pain and dissatisfaction. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 39 | Tamasic happiness is deluded, born of ignorance and laziness. | Tamasic joy, rooted in ignorance, brings only delusion and harm. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 40 | Gunas pervade all beings in the material world. | No being in creation is free from the influence of the three gunas. | Jnana Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 41 | Duties of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras vary by gunas. | Social roles and duties are shaped by the gunas inherent in each varna. | Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 42 | Brahmins’ duties include study, austerity, and self-control. | Brahmins fulfill their dharma through wisdom, purity, and discipline. | Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 43 | Kshatriyas’ duties include bravery, leadership, and protection. | Kshatriyas uphold dharma through courage, leadership, and righteous action. | Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 44 | Vaishyas and Shudras serve through trade and labor. | Vaishyas and Shudras fulfill dharma through service and honest work. | Karma Yoga, Three Gunas |
| 18 | 45 | Performing one’s duty leads to spiritual perfection. | Fulfilling one’s prescribed duties perfectly aligns with spiritual growth. | Karma Yoga |
| 18 | 46 | Offering duties to Krishna leads to perfection and liberation. | Performing duties as an offering to Krishna ensures spiritual fulfillment. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature, Liberation |
| 18 | 47 | 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 |
| 18 | 48 | Perform duties despite flaws, as all actions have imperfections. | No action is flawless, so one should perform duties without fear. | Karma Yoga |
| 18 | 49 | Detached mind, free from desire, attains supreme perfection. | A desireless, disciplined mind achieves the highest spiritual state. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 18 | 50 | Krishna explains how to attain Brahman through perfection. | Perfection through disciplined action and knowledge leads to divine realization. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 52 | Austerity, detachment, and solitude bring spiritual clarity. | Living simply with detachment fosters the clarity needed for liberation. | Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Liberation, Dhyana Yoga |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 54 | A realized soul, joyful in Brahman, loves Krishna devotedly. | Realizing Brahman brings inner joy and deepens devotion to Krishna. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation |
| 18 | 55 | 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 |
| 18 | 56 | Even imperfect duties, offered to Krishna, lead to liberation. | Sincere offerings of any duty to Krishna ensure spiritual liberation. | Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Liberation |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 18 | 61 | 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 |
| 18 | 62 | 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 |
| 18 | 63 | 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 |
| 18 | 64 | 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 |
| 18 | 65 | 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 |
| 18 | 66 | 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 |
| 18 | 67 | 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 |
| 18 | 70 | Studying this sacred dialogue is an act of worship. | Engaging with the Gita’s teachings is a devotional act to Krishna. | Bhakti Yoga |
| 18 | 71 | 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 |
| 18 | 72 | 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 |
| 18 | 73 | Arjuna’s doubts are gone; he is ready to follow Krishna. | Krishna’s teachings dispel Arjuna’s doubts, restoring his resolve to act. | Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 18 | 74 | 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 |
| 18 | 75 | Sanjaya recounts the dialogue by Vyasa’s divine grace. | Vyasa’s grace enables Sanjaya to narrate Krishna’s profound teachings. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 18 | 76 | 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 |
| 18 | 77 | Sanjaya is thrilled by Krishna’s cosmic form and teachings. | Krishna’s cosmic vision and wisdom inspire Sanjaya’s awe and devotion. | Bhakti Yoga, Krishna’s Divine Nature |
| 18 | 78 | 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 |