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The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most crucial texts within Hindu religion. This scripture is not only a religious book for Hindus but is also seen as a philosophical and spiritual classic worldwide.
The Bhagavad Gita is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the Lord Krishna. This conversation took place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna is confused and morally troubled about fighting in the war. In response, Krishna enlightens him about duty, righteousness, life, death, and the path to spiritual liberation.
Written in Sanskrit by the sage Ved Vyasa, the scripture is composed of 18 chapters and 700 verses, with each chapter revealing a different path to spirituality. The Bhagavad Gita holds immense significance, as it offers guidance and answers to the fundamental questions of life. Its teachings are not bound by time and are relevant to everyone across the world in today's time as well, regardless of their faith or beliefs.
Welcome to our curated page of Bhagavad Gita quotes. One of the most renowned quotes from the Bhagavad Gita is, 'We have a right to perform our prescribed duties, but we are not entitled to the fruits of our actions' (Chapter 2, Verse 47). This quote encourages individuals to carry on with their tasks without any expectations. To learn more about Bhagavad Gita quotes, we have made a list of some of the best things they said in this conversation. Apart from the quintessential Bhagavad Gita quotes, you can also find Bhagavad Gita quotes in Sanskrit and Bhagavad Gita quotes in Hindi on this page. For those from the South of India, we also have Bhagavad Gita quotes in Telugu. Explore our page and enlighten yourself with Hindu texts.
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These quotes from the Bhagavad Gita offer insights into life, personal growth, and spiritual development. They can be applied to daily life to create a greater sense of balance, wisdom, and perspective.
'Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant.' (2.22)
'We're kept from our goal not by obstacles but by a clear path to a lesser goal.' (2.44)
'We're all working together; that's the secret.' (3.9)
'Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.' (17.3)
'A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.' (6.5)
'When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering, like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.' (6.19)
'There is neither this world, nor the world beyond; nor happiness for the one who doubts.' (4.40)
'We're all different, and should do the work that nature intended for us, and not the work that others intended.' (18.47)
'There is neither happiness nor peace in the world, and the cause is the uncontrollable senses.' (2.66)
'A person can attain spiritual perfection by performing his duty with honesty and dedication, without worrying about the fruits of his efforts.' (18.45-46)
'As a mirror is obscured by dust, the intellect is blurred by desires.' (3.38)
'One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor; and is ever steadfast with the Supreme Self.' (6.7)
'Why worry without cause? Whom do you fear without reason? Who can kill you? The soul is neither born nor dies.' (2.25)
'A leaf moving in the wind doesn’t bring suffering; it is our racing thoughts that do.' (5.27)
'Our own karma determines where we are and who we become.' (6.45)
'You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work.' (2.47)
'Pleasures conceived in the world of the senses have a beginning and an end, and give birth to misery.' (5.22)
'Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed.' (2.63)
'The goal of human life is self-realization, not pleasure.' (18.38)
'Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.' (3.8)
These quotes encourage us to think positively by reminding us of our potential, encouraging us to persevere, and promoting the value of knowledge and disciplined thought.
'We are what our deep driving desire is, as our desire is, so is our will; as our will is, so is our deed; as our deed is, so is our destiny.' (4.5)
'Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.' (2.28)
'A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.' (6.5)
'In this world, there is nothing purer than knowledge.' (4.38)
'One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men.' (4.18)
'With the mind disciplined, and the soul in unison, he who has conquered his senses achieves human spiritual perfection.' (6.8)
'The Self is one's friend as well as one's enemy.' (6.6)
'You have the right to work, but not to the fruit of the work.' (2.47)
'Trust the divine power, which is both the Creator and destroyer of this universe.' (10.10)
'Even a little practice of this discipline (Right action) protects one from great fear.' (2.40)
These motivational quotes from the Bhagavad Gita can help guide you toward a positive mindset, inspire you to take action, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships with others.
'You have the right to perform your actions, but you are not entitled to the fruits of the actions.' (2.47)
'There is neither this world, nor the world beyond; nor happiness for the one who doubts.' (4.40)
'Even if you were the most sinful of all sinners, yet you shall verily cross all sins by the raft of knowledge.' (4.36)
'In the dark night of all beings awakes to Light the tranquil man. But what is day to other beings is night for the sage who sees.' (2.69)
'Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.' (1.24)
'Every responsible person must perform their duties to the best of their abilities.' (18.45-46)
'When a person responds to the joys and sorrows of others as if they were their own, that person has attained the highest state of spiritual union.' (6.32)
'Happiness is not found in worldly pleasures—it is found within yourself.' (5.21)
'Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.' (17.3)
'When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering, like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.' (6.19)
'Curving back within myself I create again and again.' (9.8)
'A person is not bound by the action, no matter how great or terrible, if they perform it as a sincere offering to the divine.' (9.27)
'Realize that the true nature of circumstances we encounter is simply our response to them. As we change our response, the circumstance itself changes.' (6.5)
'There has never been a time when you and I have not existed, nor will there be a time when we will cease to exist.' (2.12)
'Among all paths, the path of wisdom is supreme.' (4.33)
'परिवर्तन संसार का नियम है। तुम एक क्षण में लखपति या कंगाल हो सकते हो।'
'हमें हमारे उद्देश्य से बाधा नहीं मिलती है, बल्कि एक स्पष्ट मार्ग हमें कम उद्देश्य की तरफ धकेल देता है।'
'हम सभी साथ में काम कर रहे हैं; यही रहस्य है।'
'मनुष्य अपनी विश्वासशीलता द्वारा बना होता है। जैसा वह विश्वास करता है, वैसा ही वह होता है।'
'एक व्यक्ति अपने मन की कोशिशों के माध्यम से ऊँचाई प्राप्त कर सकता है; या उसी प्रकार खुद को नीचे खींच सकता है। क्योंकि प्रत्येक व्यक्ति अपना ही मित्र या दुश्मन होता है।'
'ध्यान अभ्यासित होने पर, मन अचल होता है, जैसे एक निःसंचाली जगह पर दीपक की लालिमा।'
'संदेह करने वाले के लिए न तो यह दुनिया है, न ही दुनिया के पार; न ही सुख है।'
'हम सभी अलग-अलग होते हैं, और हमें उस काम को करना चाहिए जिसे प्रकृति ने हमारे लिए नियत किया है, ना कि दूसरों ने नियत किया है।'
'दुनिया में सुख नहीं मिलता, और इसका कारण है अनियंत्रित इंद्रियाएँ।'
'एक व्यक्ति अपने कर्तव्य की ईमानदारी और समर्पण के साथ पूरा करके आध्यात्मिक संपूर्णता प्राप्त कर सकता है, अपने प्रयासों के फलों के बारे में चिंता किए बिना।'
'जैसे एक दर्पण धूल से धुंधला होता है, वैसे ही बुद्धि इच्छाओं से बेहोश हो जाती है।'
'जो स्वयं को नियंत्रित करने की क्षमता रखता है, वह गर्मी और ठंड, सुख और दुःख, सम्मान और अपमान में शांत रहता है; और हमेशा सर्वोच्च आत्मा के साथ स्थिर होता है।'
'बिना कारण की चिंता क्यों करें? आप बिना कारण डर क्यों रहे हैं? कौन तुम्हें मर सकता है? आत्मा न तो जन्म लेती है, ना मरती है ।'
'पत्ती जो हवा में हिलाने है वो दु:ख नहीं देती, वास्तव में हमारे तेजी से चलने वाले विचार ही ऐसा करते हैं।'
'हमारी अपनी कर्मा हमारी अपनी स्थिति तय करती है और हम कौन बन जाते हैं।'
'तुम्हारे पास कार्य करने का अधिकार है, परन्तु कार्य के फल में कभी नहीं।'
'सुख जो इंद्रियों की दुनिया में उत्पन्न होता है उसकी शुरुआत और अंत होता है, और वह दुःख का जन्म देता है।'
'क्रोध से मन भ्रमित होता है। मन भ्रमित होने पर तर्कनश्त होता है। तर्कनश्त होने पर व्यक्ति पतन करता है।'
'मानव जीवन का लक्ष्य आत्मसाक्षात्कार है, न कि सुख।'
'आपका अपना कर्तव्य करने का धर्म है, क्योंकि कार्याभाव से कार्य श्रेष्ठ है।'
'यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत । अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥'
Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, I manifest myself.
'कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन । मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते संगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥'
You have the right to work, but not to the fruits of your work. Don't be motivated by the results, and do not be attached to inaction.
'ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः संगस्तेषूपजायते । सङ्गात्-सञ्जायते कामः कामात् क्रोधोऽभिजायते॥'
When a person contemplates on material objects, attachment arises, from attachment comes desire, and from desire comes anger.
'नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः । न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ॥'
The soul cannot be harmed by weapons, fire, water, nor wind.
'वासांसि जीर्णानि यथा विहाय नवानि गृह्णाति नरोऽपराणि । तथा शरीराणि विहाय जीर्णा- न्यन्यानि संयाति नवानि देही॥'
Just as a person sheds worn-out garments and takes on new ones, the soul leaves the body and enters a new one.
'यथा दीपो निवातस्थो नेङ्गते सोपमा स्मृता। योगिनो यतचित्तस्य युञ्जतो योगमात्मनः॥'
A stable mind in meditation is like a flame that remains steady in a windless place.
'समत्वं योग उच्यते।'
Equanimity is called Yoga.
'बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः। अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत्॥'
For one who has conquered their mind, their mind is their best friend, while for one who has failed to do so, their mind will remain their greatest enemy.
'ज्ञानं येन तु दयन्ते कटाक्षकलया विधि। विश्वकर्मैव धूप्येन युक्तं कर्मादयेर् यदा॥'
Through knowledge, one can attain the supreme goal.
'उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्। आत्मैव ह्यात्मनोबन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः॥'
Raise yourself by yourself; don't let yourself be degraded. You alone are your own friend or enemy.
'तस्माच्छास्त्रं प्रमाणं ते कार्याकार्यव्यवस्थितौ। ज्ञात्वा शास्त्रविधानोक्तं कर्म कर्तुमिहार्हसि॥'
Therefore, let the scriptures be your guide in determining what must be done and what must be avoided.
'सुखं आत्यन्तिकं यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम्। वेत्ति यत्र न चैवायं स्थितश्चलति तत्त्वतः॥'
The supreme happiness of the soul is beyond the scope of the senses and exists in a stable state of spiritual realization.
'न हि कस्यचित् पापं न कस्यचित् सुकृतं विनश्यति।'
Neither sin nor virtue is ever destroyed.
'नियतं कुरु कर्म त्वं कर्मज्यायोऽह्यकर्मणः। शरीरयात्रापि च ते न प्रसिद्ध्यदकर्मणः॥'
Perform your prescribed duty, as inaction is worse than action. Without action, you cannot even maintain your body.
'दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः।'
One who remains undisturbed by misery and is not attached to happiness.
'वीतरागभयक्रोधा मन्मया मामुपाश्रिता॥'
Free from attachment, fear, and anger, surrendering to me.
'आत्मोपमेन सर्वत्र समं पश्यति योऽर्जुन। सुखं वा यदि वा दुःखं स योगी परमो मतः॥'
A Yogi who sees all beings as equal by comparing them with their own self, in happiness or distress, is considered the supreme.
'रागद्वेषविमुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन्। आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति॥'
One who is free from attachment and aversion, and has their senses under control, attains inner peace.
'आदिः यज्ञो हरिर्विष्णुस्त्यजेतां स्थालिपाकयज्ञै। अदन्ती क्वचिद्धायी भुक्त्वा नीरद्यवै स्थलौ॥'
Begin everything with the remembrance of Lord Vishnu and dedicate all actions to Him.
'सुखं आत्यन्तिकं यत्तद्बुद्धिग्राह्यमतीन्द्रियम्॥'
Real happiness is beyond the grasp of the senses.
Understanding the Karma of the Bhagavad Gita is a journey towards finding a higher purpose in life and taking the right actions to fulfill it.
'Your right is to perform your duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.' - Chapter 2, Verse 47
'Actions do not cling to me because I am not attached to their results. Those who understand this and practice it live in freedom.' - Chapter 4, Verse 14
'You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work.' - Chapter 2, Verse 47
'One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men.' - Chapter 4, Verse 18
'We are kept from our goal not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.' - Chapter 2, Verse 44
'Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant.' -Chapter 2, Verse 14
'A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.' - Chapter 6, Verse 5
'Therefore, without being attached to the results of activities, one should act as a matter of duty, for by working without attachment one attains the Supreme.' - Chapter 3, Verse 19
'There is neither this world, nor the world beyond nor happiness for the one who doubts.' - Chapter 4, Verse 40
'And of all yogis, the one with great faith who always abides in Me, thinks of Me within himself, and renders transcendental loving service to Me – he is the most intimately united with Me in yoga and is the highest of all. That is my opinion.' -Chapter 6, Verse 47
'A person is said to be established in self-realization and is called a yogi (or mystic) when he is fully satisfied by virtue of acquired knowledge and realization. Such a person is situated in transcendence and is self-controlled. He sees everything—whether it be pebbles, stones or gold—as the same.' -Chapter 6, Verse 8
'All actions take place in time by the interweaving of the forces of nature; but the man lost in selfish delusion thinks that he himself is the actor.' - Chapter 3, Verse 28
'A mind that is single and sincere is not interested in material gains, but seeks the Highest Knowledge.' - Chapter 2, Verse 44
'The states of sattva, rajas, and tamas come from me, but I am not in them.' - Chapter 7, Verse 12
'Do thy work in the peace of Yoga and, free from selfish desires, be not moved in success or failure. Yoga is evenness of mind—a peace that is ever the same.' - Chapter 2, Verse 48
'One who neither hates nor desires the fruits of his activities is known to be always renounced. Such a person, freed from all dualities, easily overcomes material bondage and is completely liberated, O mighty-armed Arjuna.' - Chapter 5, Verse 3
'Mankind is made of sacrifice, performing sacrifices is the way for the spirit world, enjoy and perform duties.' - Chapter 3, Verse 10
'By devotion he knows Me in truth, what and who I am; and knowing Me in truth he forthwith enters into Me.' - Chapter 18, Verse 55
'Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.' - Chapter 4, Verse 7
'In the beginning of creation, the Lord of all creatures sent forth generations of men and demigods, along with sacrifices for Vishnu, and blessed them by saying, 'Be thou happy by this yajna (sacrifice) because its performance will bestow upon you everything desirable for living happily and achieving liberation.'' - Chapter 3, Verse 10
These teachings from the Bhagavad Gita are universal and offer wisdom on dealing with life's challenges, understanding one's true self, and attaining inner peace.
'The key to happiness is the reduction of desires.' - Chapter 2, Verse 71
'Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant.' - Chapter 2, Verse 22
'People are bound by the dualities arising from desires and hatreds.' - Chapter 3, Verse 39
'There is neither this world, nor the world beyond, nor happiness for the one who doubts.' - Chapter 4, Verse 40
'Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.' - Chapter 17, Verse 3
'One can become whatever one wants to be if one constantly contemplates on the object of desire with faith.' - Chapter 8, Verse 6
'We live in accordance with our deep, driving desire. It is this desire at the time of death that determines what our next life is to be.' - Chapter 8, Verse 6
'The soul in the body is immortal.' - Chapter 2, Verse 18
'The wise see the same truth in a learned and cultured brahman, in a cow, in an elephant, in a dog, and in a dog-eater (outcast).' - Chapter 5, Verse 18
'Just as a mirror becomes covered by dust, similarly the embodied soul is covered by different degrees of lust.' - Chapter 3, Verse 38
'A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.' - Chapter 6, Verse 5
'Work done for a reward is much lower than work done in the yoga of wisdom. Seek refuge in this wisdom.' - Chapter 2, Verse 49
'Among all kinds of killers, time is the ultimate because time kills everything.' - Chapter 10, Verse 34
'Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.' - Chapter 2, Verse 18
'The wise do not grieve for the dead or the living.' - Chapter 2, Verse 11
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