In the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, the Bhagwat Gita is a discussion between Pandava prince Arjuna and celestial deity Krishna during the Kurukshetra conflict.
The Bhagavad Gita, commonly known as ‘The Song Of God,’ is a Hindu scripture that explains life’s philosophy and spiritual understanding.
Here are some notable Bhagavad Gita quotes to help you better comprehend life’s concepts.
1. Bhagavad Gita Quotes in English
“This is what the Lord said:
Certainly, if he/she presents Me a leaf, a flower, a fruit, and water with devotion, I welcome the entire offering of such a pure-hearted and passionate devotee of Mine with genuine love.”
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‘Do your work with the wellbeing of others always in mind,’ says Lord Krishna
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‘Those who see themselves in all and all in themselves live in wisdom.’
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‘It is your sacred responsibility to refuse to submit to dualities. Do it; don’t be swayed by them. ‘Otherwise, your thoughts will be always in turmoil.’
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When a guy focuses on the pleasures of his senses, he develops an attraction to them. Desire, the lust for possession, originates from attraction, and this develops to passion, and then fury.
Passion causes mental disorientation, followed by a loss of memory and the forgetfulness of responsibilities. This loss leads to the destruction of reason, and the destruction of reason leads to the demise of man.
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“He who has let go of hatred, who regards all beings with kindness and compassion, who is always calm and tranquil, unaffected by pain or pleasure, free of the “I” and “mine,” self-controlled, steadfast and patient, his entire mind concentrated on me — that is the man/woman I (Lord Shri Krishna) adore the most.”
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‘The senses are higher than the body, the mind is higher than the senses, the intellect is higher than the intellect, and the Atman is higher than the intellect.’ As a result, recognising what is superior, let the Atman to control the ego. ‘Use your powerful arms to battle the ferocious foe of selfish desire.’
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‘Fire consumes firewood and turns it into ash. All dualities’ acts on your mind are turned to ash by self-knowledge, which provides you inner serenity.’
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‘I take with gladness anything is brought to me (Lord Krishna) in adoration with a pure heart – a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water.’
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‘A clod of dirt, a stone, and gold are all the same to the illumined man or woman.’
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‘Look for people who can return love for hatred if you want to see the brave and daring.’
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‘A devotee who neither rejoices nor mourns, laments nor seeks, and renounces both auspicious and inauspicious things — such a devotee is exceedingly close to Me (Lord Krishna)’
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‘Causes and effects, including emotional polar opposites, come and go. This information will aid you in surviving them all.’
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‘The path to spiritual knowledge is selfless effort for those who choose to climb it. Stillness, peace, and unselfish effort are the paths for those who have reached the pinnacle of connection with the Lord.’
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‘It is preferable to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live a perfect duplicate of someone else’s life.’
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‘God is present in everyone’s hearts.’
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‘Just keep your concentration on the present moment at all times.’ All dualities that plague you are automatically erased.’
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‘Focus your thoughts on Me (Lord Shri Krishna), be loyal to Me, serve Me, and kneel down to Me, and you will undoubtedly attain Me.’ Because you are so important to Me, I promise.’
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“No one who accomplishes excellent work will ever have a terrible finish, whether here or elsewhere in the universe.”
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‘That one is beloved to me (Lord Krishna) who does not seek pleasure or avoid pain, grieves not, lusts not, but allows things happen as they do.’
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‘Only those who see the Lord in every creature the same, who see the deathless in the souls of all who die, see honestly.’ They do not harm themselves or others because they see the same Lord everywhere.’
