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...
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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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Today I have described the same ancient science to you, because you are my sincere devotee and friend. Karma-yoga is a supreme secret indeed.
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The one who shall propagate this supreme secret philosophy amongst My devotees, shall be performing the highest devotional service to Me and shall certainly attain Me.
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Thus this most secret science has been explained by Me, O sinless Arjuna. Having understood this, one becomes enlightened and one's all duties are accomplished.
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Thus the knowledge that is more secret than the secret has been explained to you by Me. After fully reflecting on this, do as you wish.
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Hear again My supreme word, the most secret of all. You are very dear to Me, therefore, I shall tell this for your benefit.
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The person whose mind is always free from attachment, who has subdued the mind and senses, and who is free from desires, attains the supreme perfection of freedom from Karma through renunciation.
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When one perceives diverse variety of beings resting in One and spreading out from That alone, then one attains Brahman.
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This Supreme abode, O Arjuna, is attainable by unswerving devotion to Me within which all beings exist, and by which all this universe is pervaded.
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There has never been a time when you and I have not existed, nor will there be a time when we will cease to exist. As the same person inhabits the body through childhood, youth, and old age, so too at the time of death he attains another body. The wise are not deluded by these changes.
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Why shouldn't we, who clearly see evil in the destruction of the family, think about turning away from this sin, O Krishna?
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This yoga should be practiced with firm determination and perseverance, without any mental reservation or doubts.
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This yoga is not possible, for the one who eats too much, or who does not eat at all; who sleeps too much, or who keeps awake.
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To those ever steadfast devotees, who always remember or worship Me with single-minded contemplation, I personally take responsibility for their welfare.