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...
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.
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Mentally offering all actions to Me, be devoted to Me. Resorting to equanimity, always fix your mind on Me.
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My illusion is dispelled by Your profound words, that You spoke out of compassion towards me, about the supreme secret of the Self.
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My limbs fail and my mouth becomes dry. My body quivers and my hairs stand on end.
inferior inherent natural nature ordained superior unnatural work
One's inferior natural work is better than superior unnatural work. One who does the work ordained by one's inherent nature incurs no sin.
carrying death inferior natural produces superior unnatural work
One's inferior natural work is better than superior unnatural work. Death in carrying out one's natural work is useful. Unnatural work produces too much stress.
attains devotion engaged highest listen natural perfection
One attains the highest perfection by devotion to one's natural work. Listen to Me how one attains perfection while engaged in natural work.
attains eternal grace refuge taking
One attains the eternal imperishable abode by My grace, even while doing all duties, just by taking refuge in Me.
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One attains peace in whose mind all desires enter without creating any disturbance, as river waters enter the full ocean without creating a disturbance. One who desires material objects is never peaceful.
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One feels infinite bliss that is perceivable only through the intellect, and is beyond the reach of the senses. After realizing Brahman, one is never separated from absolute reality.
attain attains bondage freedom giving karma merely perfection
One does not attain freedom from the bondage of Karma by merely abstaining from work. No one attains perfection by merely giving up work.
anger attachment desire develops objects thinking
One develops attachment to sense objects by thinking about sense objects. Desire for sense objects comes from attachment to sense objects, and anger comes from unfulfilled desires.
best considered others pain pleasures regards yogi
One is considered the best yogi who regards every being like oneself, and who can feel the pain and pleasures of others as one's own.
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O Creator and Lord of all beings, God of all gods, Supreme person and Lord of the universe, You alone know Yourself by Yourself.