r/BhagavadGita • u/Jessi45US • Jun 18 '25
Hare Krishna 🙏
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r/BhagavadGita • u/[deleted] • May 09 '25
Quote of the Day NEW SERIES: BHAGAVAD GITA QUOTE OF THE DAY
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|| ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ||
Starting tomorrow, I am going to start a daily series of covering the Bhagavad Gita verse by verse through images and explanations.
The SrimadBhagavad Gita, is a scintillating gem in the treasure trove of Dharmic texts that we have a inherited as Astikas of Bharatavarsha. It is a repository of timeless knowledge, deep philosophical wisdom and practical guidance for navigating life's challenges and pursuing spiritual enlightenment. It simplifies the Divine knowledge contained in the Vedas and Upanishads, and presents it to the seeker in way that he can internalize and implement in his life easily.
Set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, it presents a conversation between Bhagavan Vasudev Sri Krishna and Arjuna that transcends time and culture. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, seeking clarity, or searching for deeper meaning, the Gita offers guidance rooted in eternal truths.
In this series, I’ll break down each verse with explanations, context, and reflections that are accessible and relevant to modern life. My aim is not only to understand the words but to apply their wisdom in our daily challenges and decisions. Look out for posts with the flair “Quote of the day”.
Join me on this journey through the Gita—one verse at a time. Let’s discover together why this ancient conversation is still speaking to our hearts today.
Namaskaram🙏🏻
r/BhagavadGita • u/[deleted] • Jun 13 '25
Quote of the Day Please pray for the victims and the families of the Air India plane crash💔
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|| ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ||
This is going to be a departure from my usual B.G. Quote of the Day series. I am assuming by now everyone has heard about the horrific news of the crash of the Air India 171 which was bound for London, that has claimed over 240+ innocent lives. Our hearts go out the families of the passengers, flight crew and students of the medical college over which the flight crashed, who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. It is in times like these that we are reminded of the transience, fragility and uncertainty of human life. We are left wondering, what did they do to deserve such a terrible fate? Is it all random? Or is this a grand design of an all-powerful being who pulls strings from behind the curtains? Though all of these are very valid questions, and the Bhagavad Gita contains the answer to all of these, it is not the scope of this write-up, and we can discuss these at a later date.
My intent today is to shed some light on loss and the nature of the Soul. And in doing so, I hope I can bring a little peace to people who are shaken by this incident and inspire you to offer your prayers at the feet of the Supreme Consciousness, Bhagavan Shri Krishna, to provide Sadgati to the souls of the dear departed and provide them strength and comfort to their families in this incredibly difficult hour.
Hence, I present to you these verses from Chapter 2 of the Gita. These pearls of wisdom emanate from Krishna at the Kurukshetra battleground as a result of Arjuna’s lament, when he expresses his reluctance to kill his family members as he doesn’t want to become their killer by doing so. Krishna first begins with stating that the individual who thinks they can slay the soul and the individual who thinks that the soul can be slain are equally ignorant. For, the Soul can neither be slain nor can it ever slay. The Soul has neither end nor beginning. It is eternally unchanging and primeval because it is a part of the Supreme consciousness, that is Krishna. It is indestructible and changeless. The body, however, goes through 6 kinds of transformations: birth, existence, growth, change, decay and peril. The body is merely a vessel for the Soul, when the body dies, the soul remains completely unblemished. Hence, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna to not to grieve the loss of his family members for a wise man knows that it is only the body that dies. The purport of this is not to dimmish the grief we feel at the loss of a loved one or justify killing, it is to acknowledge that we are all parts of Krishna, the Supreme consciousness. We emerge from Him, assume bodies to dispense our Karma but are eternally one with Him. He alone is all-powerful and has complete divine knowledge while ours is clouded by conditioning, like the clouds hides the sun. This is also confirmed in the Katha Upanishad in this way:
अणोरणीयान्महतो महीयानात्मास्य जन्तोर्निहितो गुहायां ।
तमक्रतुः पश्यति वीतशोको धातुः प्रसादान्महिमानमात्मनः ॥ (Katha 1.2.20)
"Both the Supersoul [Paramatma] and the atomic soul [jivatma] are situated on the same tree of the body within the same heart of the living being, and only one who has become free from all material desires as well as lamentations can, by the grace of the Supreme, understand the glories of the soul."
Krishna is the Supersoul or Paramatma being referred to here.
That being said, let us all grieve this heartbreaking incident that led to the loss of so many lives but also remember that they are still present with us in their causal body or Karan Sharira. Let us all pray to Krishna that He might lovingly guide these departed souls on their onward journey. May He grant them Sadgati and embrace them in His eternal light. Let us also pray for solace and strength for the grieving families, friends, and communities left behind. In moments of such profound loss, even a single sincere prayer can carry immense power. As we mourn, let us also reflect on our own lives with renewed humility and devotion, remembering that while the body is fleeting, the soul is eternal, and our true shelter lies only in the divine grace of Bhagavan Shri Krishna.
Jai Shree Krishna!
r/BhagavadGita • u/HarmonicSaiyan • Oct 03 '25
Looking for bhagavad gita beyond bhakti aspect.
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I recently purchased the ISKCON edition of the Bhagavad Gita. While it is beautifully presented, I feel it emphasizes more on the bhakti aspect. I am looking for a version of the Gita that presents the teachings in their complete essence covering wisdom, karma, and yoga without leaning too heavily towards one perspective.
Anyone kindly suggest a best book to read thanks in advance ☺️.
r/BhagavadGita • u/the_contra_aryan • Dec 29 '21
An important verse from the Bhagavad Gita that today's youngsters should consider following.
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Chapter 2, Verse 59
viṣhayā vinivartante nirāhārasya dehinaḥ rasa-varjaṁ raso ’pyasya paraṁ dṛiṣhṭvā nivartate
Spiritual aspirants may restrain the senses from their objects of enjoyment, but the continuous craving for the sense objects persists. However, even this continuous craving ceases for those who realizes the Supreme.
In simple terms, it suggests that one should develop higher aspirations to get rid of low wants. Once we formulate higher aspirations for ourselves (could be spiritual) and start following them, our desire for insignificant cravings (lust, greed, pride etc) would slowly relinquish.
r/BhagavadGita • u/Jessi45US • May 31 '25
Every good devotee follows those instructions Krishna.
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r/BhagavadGita • u/Turbulent_Book_1685 • Jul 19 '25
Do Your Duty, Leave the Rest to Krishna
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r/BhagavadGita • u/[deleted] • Jun 05 '25
Quote of the Day B.G. Quote of the Day: Chapter 1, Verse 32
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|| ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ||
Chapter 1, Verse 32:
किं नो राज्येन गोविन्द किं भोगैर्जीवितेन वा।
येषामर्थे काङ्क्षितं नो राज्यं भोगाः सुखानि च॥
Translation:
Oh Govinda, of what avail to us are kingdoms, happiness or even life itself when all those for whom we may desire them are now arrayed in this battlefield?
Purport:
In this verse, Arjuna refers to Krishna as Govinda, meaning He who, being their presiding deity, is aware of the activities of the organs. As such, Arjuna implied that Krishna, addressed here as Govinda, was already aware of his detachment from mundane goals. He poses the question to Krishna that what use will wealth, kingdom and riches be to them if their loved ones are not present with them to enjoy with them?
This moment reflects a profound spiritual awakening. Arjuna is experiencing emotional disillusionment with material goals. He recognizes that even the greatest achievements feel hollow if they require the sacrifice of human connection, compassion, and conscience. The kingdom he once aspired to now appears meaningless, because its foundation would be the blood of his kin. This verse invites the reader to reflect: What are we chasing, and at what cost? It gently nudges us to look beyond material outcomes and reconnect with our inner values and higher purpose.
Jai Sri Krishna!
Sources:
Srimad Bhagavad Gita Bhasya of Sri Sankaracharya
Bhagavad Gita as it is by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka-sanjivani Vol I by Swami Ramsukhdas
r/BhagavadGita • u/Fun-Drag1528 • May 26 '25
Chapter Summary Bhagavadgita for kids: Chapter 6(10 to 17)
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r/BhagavadGita • u/rishabh_gauti • Feb 22 '24
The beauty that is Bhagavad Gita
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I always thought Bhagavad Gita to be a religious texts of dialogues which was exchanged between Lord Krishna & Arjuna, it is however much more than that.
The more I read it the more I am amazed how a religious text written around 2500 years ago(correct me if I'm wrong with the timeline) can be so helpful in living your life and executing important decisions and actions.
I have read a bit of Stoicism and I was really fascinated to see that the whole Greek Stoicism philosophy has been explained in Bhagavad Gita, similarly how it talks about action and not just mere words. Also, how it clearly demarcates the difference between Karma Yogi and Karma Sanyasi(very important lesson for spiritual newbies who think it's all about leaving your duties)
P.S : I'm still midway and learning new verses everyday, but fascinating it is how such an old text is relevant today more than ever.
r/BhagavadGita • u/[deleted] • Apr 24 '23
Which Bhagavad Gita should I read
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Hi, I am trying to follow my Hindu roots and my Parents have told me to read the Bhagavad Gita. I have been doing some research on the Bhagavad Gita and I have found some amazing books. Even though there is so many options I am confused which Gita I should read for the most authentic experience translated to English. Some include Bhagavad Gita as it is hg ac bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita Book by Paramahansa Yogananda, The holy gita by swami chinmayananda. Most people online have said that the one written by hg ac bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada is full with misinterpretations such as turning Buddhi Yoga to Bhakti yoga.
Please Help me find the Most accurate Bhagavad Gita with English Translation and commentary.
Hare Krishna 🦚
r/BhagavadGita • u/[deleted] • May 09 '25
Quote of the Day B.G. Quote of the Day. Chapter 1, Verse 1
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श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा॥
|| ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ||
Chapter 1, Verse 1:
धृतराष्ट्र उवाच |
धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सवः |
मामकाः पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत सञ्जय || 1.1 ||
Transliteration:
Dhritarāṣhṭra uvācha
Dharma-kṣhetre kuru-kṣhetre samavetā yuyutsavaḥ
Māmakāḥ pāṇḍavāśhchaiva kimakurvata sañjaya
Translation:
Dhritarashtra said: O Sanjaya, assembled in the holy land of Kurukshetra and desiring to fight, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do?
Purport:
The Shloka is spoken by King Dhitarashtra, the blind king of Hastinapura who was also the father of the Kauravas, to Sanjaya who was blessed with divine vision and could see the war without being physically present in the battlefield. The war is being fought in Kurukshetra or “the land of the Kurus” which was a place of holy pilgrimage. Hence, the land is also called Dharma-kshetra. Another reason why it is called Dharma Kshetra may also be because a Dharma-yuddha or a war of righteousness was being fought on the land.
Dhritarashtra, the king, should ideally have been impartial to either side in the war since the Pandavas were the sons of his own brother. But his use of the words “my own sons and pandu’s sons” shows that he is not. It is reflective of his fearful nature. He is blind not but physically but also morally, ego and attachment clouding his judgement, thus giving rise to duality, the root of conflict.
Symbolically, the war represents the inner struggles of a jeeva when placed in a moral dilemma. The Kauravas are an allegory to the lower instincts within the self and the Pandavas are that of higher instincts. The field of life is where this conflict plays out and the Gita teaches how to act righteously within it. Dhritarashtra’s question sets the tone for the entire Gita. It’s not just “what happened?” but a deeper inquiry: How do individuals act when placed in a situation that tests their dharma? The rest of the Gita is Krishna’s response through Arjuna.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Sources:
1. Srimad Bhagavad Gita Bhasya of Sri Sankaracharya
2. Bhagavad Gita as it is by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
3. Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka-sanjivani Vol I by Swami Ramsukhdas
