Bhagwad Gita (English)

It is said that 6,000 years ago, God Krishna gave the Gita lessons to the whole world. The Gita contains the solution to every problem that you have faced, are facing, or will face. It’s not a religious book, It’s the eternal truth and holds the solution to all your problems.


Chapter 1
Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra
Arjuna stands on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, ready to fight. However, as he sees his family, teachers, and friends among both the opposing Kaurava and his own Pandava armies, he is overcome with s. . . . . .
47 verse
Chapter 2
Contents of the Gita Summarized
Lord Krishna begins to counsel Arjuna, addressing his despair and confusion. Krishna explains the concepts of the eternal soul (Atman), which neither dies nor can be killed, emphasizing the transient . . . . . .
72 verse
Chapter 3
Karma-yoga
Lord Krishna explains the significance of selfless action. Arjuna, still reluctant to fight, asks why Krishna is encouraging action if knowledge is superior. In response, Krishna emphasizes that every. . . . . .
43 verse
Chapter 4
Transcendental Knowledge
Lord Krishna reveals the divine origin of the Gita teachings, explaining that he has imparted this wisdom over ages to protect and guide humanity. He describes his incarnations on Earth, which happen . . . . . .
42 verse
Chapter 5
Karma-yoga-Action in Krsna Consciousness
Lord Krishna addresses the question of whether the path of renunciation (Sanyasa) or the path of selfless action (Karma Yoga) is superior. He explains that both paths ultimately lead to the same goal . . . . . .
29 verse
Chapter 6
Sankhya-yoga
Lord Krishna teaches Arjuna about the importance of self-discipline and the practice of meditation for achieving spiritual growth and inner peace. He describes the qualities of a true yogi, who contro. . . . . .
47 verse
Chapter 7
Knowledge of the Absolute
Lord Krishna imparts deeper spiritual knowledge to Arjuna, explaining the nature of the divine and the universe. He describes himself as the ultimate reality, the source of all creation, and the essen. . . . . .
30 verse
Chapter 8
Attaining the Supreme
Lord Krishna explains the nature of the eternal soul and the concept of Brahman, the ultimate, imperishable reality. He discusses the significance of thoughts at the time of death, emphasizing that wh. . . . . .
28 verse
Chapter 9
The Most Confidential Knowledge
Lord Krishna reveals profound spiritual truths, describing the supreme knowledge that leads to liberation. He explains his omnipresent nature, stating that while he pervades all of creation, he remain. . . . . .
34 verse
Chapter 10
The Opulence of the Absolute
Lord Krishna reveals his divine manifestations and the grandeur of his presence in the world. He explains to Arjuna that all wondrous beings and extraordinary phenomena represent a fraction of his div. . . . . .
42 verse
Chapter 11
The Universal Form
Lord Krishna grants Arjuna a divine vision to witness his Vishvarupa, the universal form that encompasses all creation. Arjuna sees an awe-inspiring, infinite form of Krishna, displaying countless fac. . . . . .
55 verse
Chapter 12
Devotional Service
Arjuna asks Lord Krishna whether worshiping the formless, unmanifested Brahman or the personal, manifested form of God is superior. Krishna explains that while both paths lead to liberation, the path . . . . . .
20 verse
Chapter 13
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
Lord Krishna explains the distinction between the Kshetra (the Field, or the physical body and the material world) and the Kshetragna (the Knower of the Field, or the soul). He describes the body as a. . . . . .
35 verse
Chapter 14
The Three Modes of Material Nature
Lord Krishna explains the three fundamental qualities, or Gunas, that influence human behavior and bind the soul to the material world. These Gunas are Sattva (goodness, harmony, and purity), Rajas (p. . . . . .
27 verse
Chapter 15
The Yoga of the Supreme Person
Lord Krishna describes the material world as an impermanent, inverted tree known as the Ashvattha tree, with roots above and branches below, symbolizing the entanglements of worldly existence. He expl. . . . . .
20 verse
Chapter 16
The Divine and Demoniac Natures
Lord Krishna describes the contrasting qualities of individuals with divine (Daivi) and demoniacal (Asuri) natures. He explains that those with divine qualities—such as fearlessness, purity, self-cont. . . . . .
24 verse
Chapter 17
The Divisions of Faith
Lord Krishna explains how different types of faith are influenced by the three Gunas—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—and shape people’s beliefs, actions, and spiritual practices. Krishna describes how indivi. . . . . .
28 verse
Chapter 18
The Perfection of Renunciation
Lord Krishna concludes his teachings to Arjuna by summarizing the key concepts discussed throughout the Gita. He explains the difference between Sanyasa (renunciation of actions driven by desire) and . . . . . .
78 verse