Some of the key messages from the Gita have been condensed into what is popularly known as “Gita Saar” or the “Essence of the Gita”
Here are the messages..
Whatever has happened, has happened for good.
Whatever is happening, is happening for good.
Whatever is going to happen, it will be for good.
Gita Saar – In English
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Here is a short summary on Chapter 15
Here is a short summary on Chapter 15
Sanskrit Verses
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The Lord says that nature is the universal womb in which He places the seed. From this all beings are born and therefore He is the source of all creation and is the originator. The continuous process of creation is presided over by the Lord.
The three Gunaas viz., Sattva, Rajas and [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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Verses 1-6 define the field and its knower. The Lord says that there are two categories in the consciousness of man -the object and the subject, that which is seen and the person who sees it or the seer. The body represents the object and is called the field (kshetra). The [...]
Sanksrit Verses
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Arjuna now wants to know who is a better yogi. The one who follows the path of devotion looking upon God with form and attributes as the supreme person or the one who looks upon the formless and attributeless brahman.h.
The Lord says that all devotees who worship God with faith [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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Arjuna now wants to have a direct experience of the divine majesty of the Lord. The Lord gives him a new power of insight, with which Arjuna becomes capable of having a direct experience of the divine. The Lord reveals to him his vishvaruupa or cosmic form. In an instant Arjuna [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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“vibhu” means “Lord”, “vibhuti” signifies Lordship or control. The chapter deals with the attributes and glories of God. Knowledge of these attributes is said to give rise to bhakthi and helps to develop it. bhakthi is meditation saturated with love.
A graphic representation of Lord Krishna’s proclamations..
Vibhuti Yoga..
This element of love is [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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The Lord begins this chapter saying that he will reveal the most secret knowledge which is easy to practice and directly enjoyable. This is the path of devotion and it is very easy to practice.
The Lord then says that devotion comes from the knowledge that the Lord is present in [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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This meaning of the term “aksharabrahman.h” is true in both ways. brahman.h is akshara or indestructible, imperishable and also akshara, the sacred syllable OM is brahma, which will be alluded to in the course of this chapter.
While all the other chapters of Gita teach us how to live, Chapter VIII [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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This chapter unfolds in its thirty verses, the wisdom – GYaana (knowledge of God in his absolute, formless aspect), along with the knowledge of the qualified aspect of God or viGYaana (the knowledge both with form and without form). Having known these, nothing else remains to be known in this world. [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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This chapter defines yoga, teaches how to control the mind and meditate, gives the benefits of meditation and answers our query on what happens to an unsuccessful yogi.
The Lord says that external symbols of renunciation are not sufficient and true yogis strive for detachment in action. A sa.nnyasi may be free [...]
Sanksrit Verses
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In the beginning of this chapter the Lord tells Arjuna that this knowledge was first imparted by him to suryadeva (Vivaswan),who then passed it on manu, ikshvaaku, then the kings and so on. So this knowledge is parampara praptham. But in the course of time, it was lost to the world. [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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Hearing the discourse on the path of knowledge, Arjuna’s confusion only increases. Arjuna wants to know, how it is acceptable for him to fight the war, when the Lord has described renunciation of action as the means to God realization. The rest of the chapter is Lord Krishna’s answer to this. [...]
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Arjuna’s lamentation continues in verses 1 to 10. The lamentation and confusion continue despite Krishna’s few strong words to rouse him. Finally he surrenders to the feet of the lord and becomes a disciple.
In verses 17 – 25 the Lord explains the Nature of Soul and Body. [...]
Sanskrit Verses
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The entire Bhagavad Gita is a narration of Sanjaya to Dhritarashtra. This chapter and the whole Bhagavad Gita begins with a question of Dhritarashtra. He wanted to hear about his sons and Pandavas who gathered to fight in Kurukshetra.
In reply, Sanjaya with his mystic power of vision, leads Dhritarashtra along [...]
