Gita 2.51 karma-jam buddhi-yukta hi phalam tyaktva manisinah janma-bandha-vinirmuktah padam gacchanty anamayam Meaning The wise, engaged in devotional service, take refuge in the Lord, and free themselves from the cycle of birth and death by renouncing the fruits of action in the material world. In this way they can attain that state beyond all miseries. […]
Gita 2.46 yavan artha udapane sarvatah samplutodake tavan sarvesu vedesu brahmanasya vijanatah Meaning As on obtaining a reservoir of water flooded on all sides there is no use for a small reservoir of water. So a Brahmin, who obtains enlightenment, has the same use for all the Vedas, or says no use at all. Explanation […]
Gita 2.41 vyavasayatmika buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana bahu-sakha hy anantas ca buddhayo ‘vyavasayinam Meaning Those who are on this path are resolute in purpose, and their aim is one. O beloved child of the Kurus, the intelligence of those who are irresolute is many-branched. Explanation There is a huge difference between the mentality of those who […]
Gita 2.36 avacya-vadams ca bahun vadisyanti tavahitah nindantas tava samarthyam tato duhkhataram nu kim Meaning Your enemies will describe you in many unkind words and scorn your ability. What could be more painful for you? Explanation Your sworn enemies, such as Duryodhana, and Kama etc., in spite of knowing your deeds of valour, will belittle […]
Gita 2.31 sva-dharmam api caveksya na vikampitum arhasi dharmyad dhi yuddhac chreyo ‘nyat ksatriyasya na vidyate Meaning Considering your specific duty as a Kshatriya, you should know that there is no better engagement for you than fighting on principles; hence no need for hesitation. Explanation There are two kinds of ‘swa-dharmas’, specific duties. As long […]
Gita 2.26 atha cainam nitya-jatam nityam va manyase mrtam tathapi tvam maha-baho nainam socitum arhasi Meaning O mighty-armed, even if you suppose this soul as constantly undergoing birth and death, even then, you should not grieve over it. Explanation By addressing Arjuna as ‘Mahabaho’ Krishna hints that you are physically very strong but also […]
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