Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna

Divine Teacher

The Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.

Speaking: Chapter 5, Verse 23

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Verse 23

The Yoga of Renunciation

Before giving up this present body, if one is able to tolerate the urges of the material senses and check the force of desire and anger, he is well situated and is happy in this world.

Context & Meaning

Happiness in this life belongs to one who can endure, right here before death, the rush of desire and anger. Self-mastery — not circumstances — is the source of genuine wellbeing.