Those individuals, having relinquished attachment to the outcomes of their actions, abide in perpetual contentment and are independent of external circumstances. Despite being engaged in various activities, they remain detached from the notion of personal agency, recognizing the Divine as the true Doer. Description Actions cannot be judged solely by their external manifestations; rather, it …
Those who perceive action within inaction and inaction within action are truly wise among humanity. While engaging in various activities, they embody the essence of yoga and remain masters of their actions. Description Action in inaction refers to a form of inactivity where individuals view their social responsibilities as burdensome and abandon them out 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 …
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 …
