Chapter 18 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Moksha-Sannyasa Yoga or “The Yoga of Liberation Through Renunciation,” serves as the culmination of Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna. This chapter ties together the philosophical concepts explored throughout the Gita, emphasizing renunciation (sannyasa) and…
Chapter 17 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga or “The Yoga of the Threefold Division of Faith,” delves into the nature of faith (shraddha) and its manifestations in human behavior. Krishna explains how faith, determined by the three…
Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga or “The Yoga of the Division Between the Divine and the Demoniacal,” is a profound discourse on the dual qualities of human nature. Krishna explains the characteristics of divine…
Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Purushottama Yoga or “The Yoga of the Supreme Person,” is a profound philosophical discourse on the nature of existence, the ultimate reality, and the path to liberation (moksha). In this chapter, Krishna explains…
Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga or “The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas,” delves deeply into the interplay of the three modes of material nature (gunas): sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance).…
Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Kshetra-Kshetragna Vibhaga Yoga or “The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field,” delves deeply into metaphysical concepts. In this chapter, Lord Krishna explains the distinction between the physical body (kshetra,…
Chapter 12 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Bhakti Yoga or “The Yoga of Devotion,” is a concise yet profound discourse on the path of devotion (bhakti). In this chapter, Lord Krishna answers Arjuna’s query regarding the superiority of two paths:…
Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga or “The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form,” is one of the most awe-inspiring chapters in this sacred text. In this chapter, Lord Krishna reveals his universal form…
Chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Vibhuti Yoga or “The Yoga of Divine Glories,” is an exploration of the infinite manifestations of the Supreme Being in the material and spiritual realms. In this chapter, Lord Krishna reveals the grandeur…
Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga or “The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret,” is often regarded as the heart of the Gita. In this chapter, Lord Krishna reveals the most confidential and…
