In whatever manner individuals surrender unto Me, I respond in kind. Whether consciously or unconsciously, everyone treads upon My path, O descendant of Pritha. Description Here, Lord Krishna elucidates that he reciprocates with all beings according to their surrender unto him. For those who deny his existence, he manifests through the law of karma, residing …
No one can abstain from action even for a moment. Indeed, all beings are impelled to act by the qualities inherent in material nature, the three guṇas. Description Some individuals erroneously believe that action pertains only to professional duties and not to daily activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, waking, and thinking. Hence, when they renounce …
Those who comprehend the divine essence of My incarnation and deeds, O Arjun, upon departing from the mortal frame, attain My eternal abode, never to be born again. Description This verse underscores the importance of cultivating divine sentiments toward the pastimes and divine nature of Lord Krishna to enhance our devotion. Unlike our actions, which …
For the preservation of righteousness, the obliteration of wickedness, and the reinstatement of the principles of dharma, I manifest on this earth throughout the ages. Description In essence, the verse outlines three apparent reasons for God’s descent: protecting the righteous, annihilating the wicked, and establishing dharma. However, upon closer examination, these reasons may seem unnecessary …
When righteousness dwindles and unrighteousness prevails, O Arjun, it is then that I reveal Myself on earth. Description Dharma signifies the prescribed actions that foster our spiritual growth and progress; its antithesis is adharma, or unrighteousness. When unrighteousness prevails, the creator and administrator of the world intervenes by descending and reestablishing dharma. This divine descent …
Those who restrain the external organs of action, while continuing to dwell on sense objects in the mind, certainly delude themselves and are to be called hypocrites. Description Shree Krishna warns against hypocritical renunciation, where one outwardly renounces worldly pleasures but continues to dwell on them internally. Such individuals delude themselves and lead lives of …
No one can abstain from action even for a moment. Indeed, all beings are impelled to act by the qualities inherent in material nature, the three guṇas. Description Some individuals erroneously believe that action pertains only to professional duties and not to daily activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, waking, and thinking. Hence, when they renounce …
Arjun inquired, “You were born much later than Vivasvan. How can I understand that you instructed this science to him in the beginning?” Description Arjun is perplexed by the seeming contradiction in Shree Krishna’s statement. While the Sun god, Vivasvan, has existed since nearly the dawn of creation, Shree Krishna has only recently taken birth …
I am disclosing this same ancient Yogic knowledge, which is the supreme secret, to you today because you are not only My friend but also My devoted disciple, capable of comprehending this profound wisdom. Description Shree Krishna informs Arjun that the ancient science being imparted to him is an exceptionally guarded secret. Secrecy in the …
O vanquisher of foes, the noble kings received this sacred science of Yoga through an unbroken lineage. However, over the course of time, it became lost to the world. Description In the transmission of divine knowledge, disciples grasp the science of God-realization from their Guru, who in turn received it from their Guru. This lineage …
