evam pravartitam cakram nā’nuvartyatī’ha yaḥ,agāyur indriyārāmo mogham pārtha sa jīvati (3.16) 3.16 -“The man in this world, O Parth, who loves sensual pleasure and lead an impious life, and does not conduct himself in accordance with the thus prescribed cycle … Continue reading
devān bhāvayatā’nena te devā bhāvayantu vaḥ,parasparam bhāvayantaḥ śreyaḥ param avāpsyatha (3.11) 3.11 -“And may you cherish gods by yagya and may gods foster you, for this is the means by which you will finally achieve the ultimate state.” Cherishing gods … Continue reading
karmendriyāṃ sanyamya ya āste manasā smaran,indriyārthān vimūḍhātmā mithyācāraḥ sa ucyate (3.6) 3.6 -“That deluded man is a dissembler who apparently restrains his senses by violence but whose mind continues to be preoccupied with objects of their gratification.” Such ignorant men … Continue reading
arjuna uvācajyāyasī cet karmaṇas te matā buddhir janārdana,tat kim karmaṇi ghore mām niyojayasi keśava (3.1) 3.1 – Arjun said, “0 Janardan, if you think knowledge superior to action, why do you, O Keshav, ask me to engage in fearsome action?” … Continue reading
It is said by some that the Geeta is completed in the second chapter itself. But the chapter can be accepted as a conclusion only if all the implications of action (karm) get elucidated by a mere naming of the … Continue reading
nā’sti buddhir ayuktasya na cā’yuktasya bhavanā,na cā’bhāvayatah ̣śāntir aśāntasya kutaḥ sukham (2.66) 2.66 : “A man without spiritual accomplishment has no wisdom nor true faith, and a man without devotion knows no peace of mind. Since happiness depends on peace, … Continue reading
