The Bhagavad Gita, sacred scripture, a part of the Mahabharata, contains dialogue between Lord Krishna and Pandava Prince Arjuna, providing profound spiritual and management teachings. It addresses the path to self-realization, duty (dharma), and devotion, emphasizing the importance of performing one's duties with detachment and surrender to the divine for attaining inner peace and liberation (moksha) from the cycle of death and rebirth. The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita took place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, an ancient battlefield in present-day Haryana, India. Kurukshetra is a historically significant location where the great war between the Pandavas (led by Arjuna) and the Kauravas (led by Duryodhana) is set to take place. Let us summarise Bhagavad Gita through 18 most important slokas from 18 chapters.    Chapter 1 Chapter 1, Verse 1 “dhṛtarāṣṭra uvāca dharma-kṣetre kuru-kṣetre samavetā yuyutsavaḥ māmakāḥ pāṇḍavāś caiva kim akurvata sañjaya” "Dhritarashtra said: O ...

Chapter wise gist (Summary) of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Karma Yoga  This chapter deals with karma yoga i.e actions that leads to God. No. of shlokas by Krishna Arjun Sanjay Dritrashtra 40 3 0 0     Arjuna was still confused about spirituality , which according to him is retirement from active life and leading life as a monk in solitude. Lord Krishna explains that true renunciation does not mean just abandonment of daily duties but abandonment of the feeling or mentality, that we are the controller of our deeds . Instead, we have to continue our daily duties and offer the results to God. By knowing that God is the ultimate controller and enjoyer, true renunciation can take place. Krishna explains, working selflessly is an advanced stage of spiritual realization. There are four levels in the yoga ladder. At the lowest level an individual is only interested in materialistic enjoyment and does not show any interest in spiritual realization. In the ...

Chapter wise gist (Summary) of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (Contents of the Gita Summarized) Sankhya Yoga means analytical study of the soul and the body.  No. of shlokas by Krishna Arjun Sanjay Dritrashtra 63 6 3 0 Literal meaning  Arjuna expresses his confusion and reluctance to fight the battle , and Lord Krishna begins to teach him about the nature of the soul, the impermanence of the physical body, and the eternal nature of the soul . Lord Krishna explains that the soul (Atma or Atman) is indestructible and that it transcends birth and death. He explains that true wisdom comes from understanding the nature of the soul (Atma or Atman). In summary, in this chapter, Krishna provides guidance to Arjuna, who represents the individual soul, on how to fulfill one's duty and attain spiritual knowledge and self-realization, by understanding the nature of the soul and the importance of detachment and equanimity. Deeper meaning  In th...

Chapter wise gist (Summary) of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 1   18 chapters of Srimad Bhagavad Gita can be classified into 3 categories - First 6 chapters - Karma Yoga (prioritization in one’s life) - Second 6 chapters - Bhakti Yoga (emotional maturity) - Last 6 chapters - Gnana Yoga (ability to see the big picture)   10 unknown facts of Srimad Bhagavad Gita was discussed earlier .     Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga  No. of shlokas by Krishna Arjun Sanjay Dritrashtra 0 21 25 1 Literal meaning Arjuna expresses his reluctance to fight the war.  It portrays the inner turmoil and conflict that Arjuna experiences on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. He surrenders to his Guru, Lord Krishna and expresses his doubts. Deeper meaning The chapter symbolically represents the human crisis of facing difficult choices and challenges in life that can cause confusion, doubt, and fear.  It reflects human tendency to avoid difficult situations or responsib...

1. Srimad Bhagavad Gita is for EVERYBODY (Young-old, In service-retired, Bachelor-family man, all)      Lord Krishna was advising Arjuna, a family man with four wives and four sons. As per various life events of Arjuna, it was calculated that his age was 89 at the time of Kurukshetra's war (5480 BC). Unlike today, during Dwapara Yuga, life expectancy was 1000 years or more. Hence he was pretty young at the time of war. 2. Srimad Bhagavad Gita is only one historical Sacred text which is in Question and Answer (Q&A) form.   Arjuna's questions/ doubts are getting clarified by Lord Krishna.  3. Bhagavad Gita Wisdom at the battlefield.  Arjuna represents a common man like us, to whom Lord Krishna was transferring great wisdom at the very battleground  of Kurukshetra. 4. Bhagavad Gita talks about inner peace, self realization.   If peace prevails at home (our mind), we can concentrate on our duties for survival (outside world).    5....