Translated by Dr Tulsi Ram Sharma
The Bhagavad Gita is Lord Krishna’s divine message to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, teaching the art of living. It primarily outlines the path to immortality and God-realization through Karma Yoga (action without regard for results), Jnana Yoga (knowledge) , and Bhakti Yoga ( devotion) , which is still highly relevant today.
Main knowledge and principles of Gita:
- Do your work, not worry about the results (Karma Yoga): A person has the right only to do his work, not to its results. One should do his best without worrying about the outcome.
- The soul is immortal: neither weapons can cut it nor fire can burn it. Death is merely a change of body; the soul does not die.
- Change is the law of the universe: Everything you have is a gift from God. What belongs to you today belonged to someone else yesterday and will belong to someone else the day after tomorrow. Change is the law of nature.
- Selflessness: Do not criticize others in life and perform your duties without selfishness.
- Faith in God: When a person dedicates every work to God, he becomes free from attachment and stress.
The Gita is divided into 18 chapters and provides solutions to every problem in life. It is not just a religious text, but a way of life.