परिचय
Introduction
An introduction to the Bhagavad Gita, its origin, significance, and the context of the great battle of Kurukshetra.
अर्जुन विषाद योग
Arjuna's Dilemma
Arjuna is overcome by grief and moral confusion on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, setting the stage for Krishna's divine discourse.
सांख्य योग
Sānkhya Yoga — The Yoga of Discernment
Krishna begins his teachings by explaining the nature of the soul, the importance of duty, and the paths of knowledge and selfless action.
कर्म योग
The Yoga of Action
Krishna elaborates on the path of selfless action (Karma Yoga), explaining how to perform duties without attachment to results.
ज्ञान कर्म संन्यास योग
The Yoga of Knowledge and Action
Krishna reveals his divine incarnations and explains the relationship between knowledge, action, and sacrifice.
कर्म संन्यास योग
The Yoga of Renunciation
Krishna clarifies the relationship between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.
ध्यान योग
The Yoga of Meditation
Krishna describes the practice of meditation and the qualities of a self-realized yogi.
ज्ञान विज्ञान योग
The Yoga of Knowledge and Realization
Krishna reveals his divine nature as the source and substance of all creation.
अक्षर ब्रह्म योग
The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman
Krishna explains the nature of Brahman, the process of death, and the importance of remembering God at the time of death.
राज विद्या राज गुह्य योग
The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret
Krishna reveals the most secret knowledge—the path of devotion (Bhakti) as the easiest path to God.
विभूति योग
The Yoga of Divine Glories
Krishna describes his divine glories and manifestations throughout creation.
विश्वरूप दर्शन योग
The Yoga of the Vision of the Cosmic Form
Krishna reveals his cosmic form (Vishvarupa) to Arjuna, who is overwhelmed by the divine vision.
भक्ति योग
The Yoga of Devotion
Krishna explains the path of devotion (Bhakti Yoga) as the most accessible path to realization.
क्षेत्र क्षेत्रज्ञ विभाग योग
The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field
Krishna distinguishes between the field (body/matter) and the knower of the field (soul/consciousness).
गुणत्रय विभाग योग
The Yoga of the Three Gunas
Krishna explains the three gunas (modes of nature)—sattva, rajas, and tamas—and how to transcend them.
पुरुषोत्तम योग
The Yoga of the Supreme Person
Krishna describes the cosmic tree of existence and reveals himself as the Supreme Person (Purushottama).
दैवासुर संपद विभाग योग
The Yoga of the Divine and Demonic Natures
Krishna contrasts divine and demonic qualities, urging Arjuna to cultivate divine virtues.
श्रद्धात्रय विभाग योग
The Yoga of the Three Types of Faith
Krishna explains how faith varies according to one's nature—sattvic, rajasic, or tamasic.
मोक्ष संन्यास योग
The Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation
Krishna concludes by summarizing all teachings and urging Arjuna to abandon all dharmas and surrender to him alone.