Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 Summary – Karma Yoga

What is Karma Yoga

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 Summary – Karma Yoga – Krishna, in the previous chapter, recommends buddhi-yoga, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness as the path of self-realization. Arjuna thought of this as retiring from active life and practicing penances in a secluded place. But Krishna is also insisting him to fight the battle. So Arjuna starts this chapter by putting forward this confusion to Krishna. Krishna clears his confusion by explaining Karma Yoga. We will divide this chapter into 6 sections for better understanding.

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Bhagavad Gita Ch 4 Summary- Transcendental Knowledge

Bhagavad Gita Ch 4 Summary- Transcendental Knowledge

Bhagavad Gita Ch 4 Summary- Transcendental Knowledge – The 4th chapter of Bhagavad Gita is beautifully decorated with 42 verses. In this chapter, Krishna is explaining Arjuna the process to acquire Transcendental knowledge.

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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 Summary – The Yoga of the Supreme Person

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 Summary - The Yoga of the Supreme Person

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5th Summary – The Yoga of the Supreme Person – The 15th Chapter of the Bhagvat Gita has only 20 verses and is also known as Purshottam Yog. This Chapter as Lord Krishna himself says in verse 20th contains the most sacred knowledge, “This is the most confidential part of the Vedic scriptures, O sinless one, and it is disclosed now by Me. Whoever understands this will become wise, and his endeavours will know perfection”. In this chapter Jagdish(Krishna) , Jeev(Atma/soul) & Jagat (World) are very beautifully described. Any act which is auspicious or otherwise, birth or death is recited and is considered very sacred. The verses of this chapter are recited daily by students of many Gurukuls before beginning their day.

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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Summary – Dhyana Yoga

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Summary - Dhyana Yoga

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Summary – Dhyana Yoga – In chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna describes how to attain perfection by Niskama karma yoga or work without expectation of return. In the sixth chapter, Krishna explains the process of Ashtanga yoga or meditation as a means to control one’s mind and senses. We will divide this chapter into various sections and analyze the sections in depth.

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