Sanskrit Terms in the Bhagavad Gita
Atman lies at the core of every human personality. The purpose of life is to experience this inner reality. Hindus believe that each human being feels this reality. It is same from person to person. In the climax of meditation, when consciousness is focused and withdrawn from the body and [...]
Selfless Action
1-2
Arjuna:
If you think understanding is superior to action,
Why, Krishna, do you urge me to engage in this horrific action?
You confuse me with inconsistent words.
Tell me, what I must do to achieve the highest good?
3-35
Krishna:
In this world there are two main paths to do good:
for philosophers, the yoga of understanding (jnana);
for active people, the yoga [...]
The Self-Discipline
1-3
Arjuna sat dejected, filled with pity; his eyes blurred by tears.
Krishna said:
Why this cowardice in the time of crisis, Arjuna? This ignobility and shamefulness is foreign to the ways of heaven. This impotence is unnatural in you. Banish this petty weakness from your heart. Raise and fight, Arjuna!
4-8
Arjuna said:
Krishna how can I fight against [...]