Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as simply the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata...
conduct demonic good nature neither nor persons purity
Persons of demonic nature do not know what to do and what not to do. They neither have purity nor good conduct nor truthfulness.
beginning contact derived objects pleasures senses source verily
Pleasures derived from the contact of senses with their objects are verily the source of misery, and have a beginning and an end.
door fortunate open opportunity unsought war
Only the fortunate warriors, O Arjuna, get such an opportunity for an unsought war that is like an open door to heaven.
alone constantly control desires free mind seated senses solitude supreme yogi
Let the yogi seated in solitude and alone having mind and senses under control and free from desires and attachments for possessions, try constantly to contemplate on the Supreme Self.
authority duty following perform scripture
Let the scripture be your authority in determining what should be done and what should not be done. You should perform your duty following the scriptural injunction.
attained knowledge learn perfection state supreme
Learn from Me briefly, O Arjuna, how one who has attained such perfection realizes Brahman, the supreme state of knowledge.
discipline doubt heart ignorant observe sword
Sever the ignorant doubt in your heart with the sword of self-knowledge. Observe your discipline. Arise.
cosmic divine supreme wish
O Lord, You are as You have said, yet I wish to see Your divine cosmic form, O Supreme Being.
knowledge offer practice scriptures strict study vows yoga
Some offer their wealth, their austerity, and their practice of yoga as sacrifice, while the ascetics with strict vows offer their study of scriptures and knowledge as sacrifice.
activities meditation mind practice single sitting thoughts yogi
Sitting and concentrating the mind on a single object, controlling the thoughts and the activities of the senses, let the yogi practice meditation for self-purification.
somebody work
Much better to do one's own work even if you have to do it imperfectly than it is to do somebody elses work perfectly.
creatures dear less life love nature none worship
I look upon all creatures equally; none are less dear to me and none more dear. But those who worship me with love live in me, and I come to life in them.
bear cold contact feelings fleeting pleasure senses
When the senses contact sense objects, a person experiences cold or heat, pleasure or pain. These experiences are fleeting they come and go. Bear them patiently.
dear earth pleasing service shall
No other person shall do a more pleasing service to Me, and no one on the earth shall be more dear to Me.