The Bhagavad Gita, a revered Hindu scripture comprising 700 verses, unfolds as a profound dialogue set within the epic Mahabharata. It centers on the poignant discourse between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, his divine charioteer and spiritual guide. Here’s a concise summary of its key teachings:

The Gita begins with Prince Arjuna facing a moral dilemma on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. He is reluctant to fight in the war against his own relatives, teachers, and friends. In this moment of crisis, Krishna imparts spiritual wisdom and guidance to Arjuna, addressing the fundamental questions of life, duty, and the nature of reality.

Krishna teaches Arjuna about the concept of dharma (righteous duty) and emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one’s responsibilities without attachment to outcomes. He explains various paths to spiritual realization, including karma yoga (the yoga of selfless action), bhakti yoga (the yoga of devotion), and jnana yoga (the yoga of knowledge).

Here are the top 10 Bhagavad Gita shlokas spoken by Krishna, along with their English and Hindi meanings:

श्लोक 2.47:

   – Sanskrit: कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।

   – English: You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.

   – Hindi: तुम्हारा कर्म निष्काम भाव से करना चाहिए, हे अर्जुन, सफलता या असफलता के संग आसक्ति त्यागकर।

श्लोक 2.48:

   – Sanskrit: योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।

   – English: Perform your duties with detachment, O Arjuna, free from attachment to success or failure.

  – Hindi: हे धनञ्जय, सब संग को छोड़कर समत्व में रहकर कर्म कर।

श्लोक 2.50:

   – Sanskrit: बुद्धियुक्तो जहातीह उभे सुकृतदुष्कृते।

   – English: A person endowed with wisdom casts off here both good and bad deeds.

   – Hindi: बुद्धिमान पुरुष यहाँ सुखी और दुःखी कर्म दोनों को त्याग देता है।

श्लोक 2.62:

   – Sanskrit: ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते।

   – English: While contemplating on the objects of the senses, one develops attachment to them.

   – Hindi: इन्द्रियों के विषयों पर चिन्तन करते समय उनसे संग उत्पन्न होता है।

श्लोक 2.47:

   – Sanskrit: निराशीर्यतचित्तात्मा त्यक्तसर्वपरिग्रहः।

   – English: The self-controlled soul, who has renounced all attachments, remains undisturbed in all circumstances.

   – Hindi: संयमित चित्त और सर्व संग परित्यागी आत्मा हर परिस्थिति में अशांत नहीं होता।

श्लोक 3.16:

   – Sanskrit: एवं प्रवर्तितं चक्रं नानुवर्तयतीह य:।

   – English: My dear Arjuna, one who does not follow the wheel of creation set into motion by me, driven by desire, is a false renouncer.

   – Hindi: हे अर्जुन, जो मेरे द्वारा प्रवृत्त रचना-चक्र का अनुसरण नहीं करता, वह कामना से प्रेरित अशांति है।

श्लोक 3.27:

   – Sanskrit: प्रकृतेः क्रियमाणानि गुणैः कर्माणि सर्वशः।

   – English: All activities are carried out by the three modes of material nature. But one who is in knowledge of me engages in devotional service.

   – Hindi: सभी कार्य प्राकृतिक गुणों द्वारा किए जाते हैं, परन्तु मेरे ज्ञान में रहने वाला भक्ति में लगा रहता है।

श्लोक 6.5:

   – Sanskrit: उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।

   – English: Let a man lift himself by himself; let him not degrade himself; for the self alone is the friend of oneself, and the self alone is the enemy of oneself.

   – Hindi: आत्मा को आत्मा से उद्धार करे, आत्मा को अपमानित नहीं करे; क्योंकि केवल आत्मा ही आत्मा का मित्र है और केवल आत्मा ही आत्मा का शत्रु है।

श्लोक 9.22:

   – Sanskrit: अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जना: पर्युपासते।

   – English: Those who constantly worship me with exclusive devotion, meditating on my transcendental form, to them I carry what they lack and preserve what they have.

   – Hindi: वे लोग जो अनन्य भाव से मेरी ध्यानभक्ति करते हैं, मेरे अन्तर्मुख स्वरूप को ध्यान करते हैं, उनके लिए मैं वह सब उपलब्ध करता हूँ जो उन्हें अभाव में होता है और वह सुरक्षित रखता हूँ जो उनके पास होता है।

श्लोक 18.66:

    – Sanskrit: सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।

    – English: Relinquish all distinctions of faith; surrender solely unto me. I shall absolve you from all repercussions of wrongdoing. Fear not.

    – Hindi: सभी धर्मों को त्यागकर मुझमें एकांत शरण ले। मैं तुम्हें सभी पापों से मुक्त कर दूँगा। भय न करो।

The Gita concludes with Arjuna resolving his inner conflict, gaining clarity and courage to fulfill his dharma as a warrior. He embraces his duty with a renewed sense of purpose and devotion to Krishna.

Overall, the Bhagavad Gita is a profound philosophical and spiritual guide that offers timeless wisdom on how to live a fulfilling and purposeful life, harmonizing action with spiritual growth, and attaining inner peace and liberation.

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