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CHAPTER VII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter VII of the Bhagavad-Gita, as translated, reveals Krishna's profound teachings to Prince Arjuna, focusing on devotion, understanding the universe's nature, and recognizing Krishna's omnipresence. Krishna begins by encouraging Arjuna to steadfastly set his soul on Him, ensuring Arjuna's path to achieving perfect harmony with the divine. He promises to impart the ultimate knowledge that leaves no further mysteries in this world for a seeker like Arjuna. Krishna elucidates the rareness of true…-
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CHAPTER IX ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter IX of the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna imparts on Arjuna an exalted teaching, described as a majestic mystery—profound, yet accessible, designed to liberate the soul from sin through the illumination of divine knowledge. This supreme wisdom, Krishna reveals, is the cornerstone for understanding the essence of the universe and the ultimate path to freedom from the material realm's impermanence. Krishna asserts His omnipresence, declaring Himself the substratum of the entire universe, yet distinct…-
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CHAPTER X ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter X of the Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krishna extends his discourse to Arjuna, emphasizing the uniqueness and vast extent of his divine existence. Krishna begins by asserting that neither the multitude of gods nor the ancient sages fully comprehend his true nature. He alone is free from sin and possesses wisdom, for he is the unborn, undying origin of all creation. The variety of natural qualities and emotions humans experience—intelligence, skill, truthfulness, joy, sorrow, fear, and courage, among…-
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CHAPTER XI ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XI of the Bhagavad-Gita, titled "The Vision of the Universal Form," unfolds a profound dialogue between Arjuna, the warrior prince, and Krishna, his charioteer and divine mentor, revealing the universal form of God. Arjuna, having been enlightened on the supreme knowledge of Adhyatman, which dispelled his ignorance about life and death, desires to behold the actual form of Krishna's divinity. Responding to Arjuna's request, Krishna grants him divine vision to perceive his universal form, an…-
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CHAPTER XII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XII of the Bhagavad-Gita, Arjuna inquires of Krishna about the nature of devotion and the most efficacious path to reach the Divine. He poses a question distinguishing between those who worship God in a tangible, revealed form and those who worship the Unmanifest, the Unrevealed, and the Unthinkable, seeking to understand which form of devotion is superior. Krishna responds by valuing all forms of devotion but highlights the sanctity of those who worship with unwavering faith and devotion,…-
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CHAPTER XIII ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XIII of the Bhagavad-Gita, as interpreted, presents a profound dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna on the nature of the physical world (Kshetra) and the eternal soul (Kshetrajna). Krishna elucidates that the physical entity we perceive is the field (Kshetra) where life manifests, while the soul (Kshetrajna) is the eternal seer, the essence that truly understands and perceives. Krishna, embodying universal consciousness, asserts his omnipresence across all fields, highlighting the importance of…-
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CHAPTER XIV ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XIV of the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna elevates the discourse to disclose the most profound wisdom, stating that through its understanding, all saints achieve perfection, escaping the cycle of rebirth. The universe, described as a grand maternal entity, is where Krishna plants the seeds of life, stating that every birth originates from this cosmic womb. Krishna self-identifies as the paternal figure, embedding the seed that gives rise to all life forms, with Brahma acting as the conduit through which…-
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CHAPTER XV ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XV of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna presents the allegory of the Aswattha tree, symbolizing material life, to impart wisdom on detachment and spiritual liberation. He describes how the Aswattha tree, known as the Banyan tree, stands with its roots upwards and branches down, mirroring the inversion of spiritual reality in physical existence. This tree's leaves symbolize the hymns of the Vedas, whispering truths of the universe to those who understand its nature. Krishna explains that the…-
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CHAPTER XVI ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XVI of the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna delineates the virtues that guide an individual towards a heavenly birth, contrasting them with the traits leading to a darker fate. Krishna starts by listing the qualities of a divine nature: fearlessness, unwavering focus on wisdom, generosity, controlled desires, piety, appreciation for solitude, humility, honesty, patience, a mind unbothered by worldly desires, equilibrium, non-judgmental charity, empathy towards the suffering, contentment, a gentle…-
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The Bhagavad-Gita
The Bhagavad-Gita, a revered scripture in Hindu philosophy, is a spiritual dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Through this profound discourse, Krishna imparts timeless wisdom on duty, righteousness, selflessness, and the paths to spiritual liberation, blending philosophy, ethics, and devotion into a guide for living a meaningful life.-
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