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...
actions entirety knowledge material sacrifice superior
The knowledge sacrifice is superior to any material sacrifice, O Arjuna. Because, all actions in their entirety culminate in knowledge.
act considers fire poured realized shall
Brahman is the oblation. Brahman is the clarified butter. The oblation is poured by Brahman into the fire of Brahman. Brahman shall be realized by the one who considers everything as (a manifestation or) an act of Brahman.
action confused wise
Even the wise are confused about what is action and what is inaction.
action engage follow path people
Because, if I do not engage in action relentlessly, people would follow My path in every way.
action attached produces selfish work
Attached action is selfish work that produces Karmic bondage.
acts bind creation remain
These acts of creation do not bind Me, O Arjuna, because I remain indifferent and unattached to those acts.
acts austerity faults full given others work
Some philosophers say that all work is full of faults and should be given up, while others say that acts of sacrifice, charity, and austerity should not be abandoned.
action inherent product qualities
Action is the product of the Qualities inherent in Nature.
according act beings follow value wise
All beings follow their nature. Even the wise act according to their own nature. What, then, is the value of sense restraint?
actions entirety
All actions in their entirety culminate in knowledge.
action indeed obligatory perform
Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.
actions devoted fix mentally mind offering
Mentally offering all actions to Me, be devoted to Me. Resorting to equanimity, always fix your mind on Me.
action becomes behind motive selfish
No one becomes a Karma-yogi who has not renounced the selfish motive behind an action.
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.