In this section, we will feature the entire Bhagavad Gita. All slokas will be published with proper meaning and we will also narrate the importance of understanding the Bhagavad Gita.
Explanation Lord Krishna, as the Supersoul, understood Arjuna’s thoughts completely, here the use of the term Hrisikesa is used to signify his omniscience. Referring to Arjuna as Partha highlighted their familial relationship, with Arjuna being the son of Krishna’s aunt, Kunti. Krishna playfully reminded Arjuna of their family bond when he agreed to be Arjuna’s […]
Explanation Sanjaya tactfully told King Dhrtarastra that his strategy of favoring his own sons over the sons of Pandu was unwise. He warned that the signs were clear: the entire Kuru dynasty, from Bhisma to young princes like Abhimanyu, faced certain death in the impending great battle. Dhrtarastra’s support of his sons’ ambitions had brought […]
Explanation By calling out the other army’s strong warriors, Duryodhana continued his attempt to inspire Dronacharya to battle aggressively against the opposing army. Because each of these warriors had a history with Drona, he carefully chose each name to evoke a reaction from him. Duryodhana’s concern made the Pandavas army appear considerably greater than it […]
Explanation By calling out the other army’s strong warriors, Duryodhana continued his attempt to inspire Dronacharya to battle aggressively against the opposing army. Because each of these warriors had a history with Drona, he carefully chose each name to evoke a reaction from him. Duryodhana’s concern made the Pandavas army appear considerably greater than it […]
The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to simply as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is a sacred text in Hindu philosophy and is considered one of the most important philosophical classics in the world. The Bhagavad Gita is written in the form of a dialogue […]
(Image Courtesy Mahanidhiswami) When Shree Krishna And Arjuna Are United, There Will Unquestionably Be Unending Wealth, Success, Prosperity, And Righteousness यत्र योगेश्वर: कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धर: | तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम || 18.78|| yatra yogeśhvaraḥ kṛiṣhṇo yatra pārtho dhanur-dharaḥ tatra śhrīr vijayo bhūtir dhruvā nītir matir mama|| 18.78|| Shloka Translation BG – Ch. 18- Ver. […]
(Image Courtesy Mahanidhiswami) There Are Moments When Grace Unexpectedly Comes Our Way If We Use It Wisely, We Can Fast Advance In Our Sadhana तच्च संस्मृत्य संस्मृत्य रूपमत्यद्भुतं हरे: | विस्मयो मे महानराजन्हृष्यामि च पुन: पुन: || 18.77|| tach cha sansmṛitya sansmṛitya rūpam aty-adbhutaṁ hareḥ vismayo ye mahān rājan hṛiṣhyāmi cha punaḥ punaḥ|| 18.77|| Shloka […]
(Image Courtesy Mahanidhiswami) One Who Hears The Gita From Krishna Himself, The Proper Source, Has Complete Krishna Consciousness राजन्संस्मृत्य संस्मृत्य संवादमिममद्भुतम् | केशवार्जुनयो: पुण्यं हृष्यामि च मुहुर्मुहु: || 18.76|| rājan sansmṛitya sansmṛitya saṁvādam imam adbhutam keśhavārjunayoḥ puṇyaṁ hṛiṣhyāmi cha muhur muhuḥ|| 18.76|| Shloka Translation BG – Ch. 18- Ver. 76: I rejoice again and time […]
(Image Courtesy Mahanidhiswami) Only Because Of The Generosity Of His Guru Did Sanjaya Get The Chance To Hear Shree Krishna, The Lord Of Yoga, Discuss The Ultimate Science Of Yoga व्यासप्रसादाच्छ्रुतवानेतद्गुह्यमहं परम् | योगं योगेश्वरात्कृष्णात्साक्षात्कथयत: स्वयम् || 18.75|| vyāsa-prasādāch chhrutavān etad guhyam ahaṁ param yogaṁ yogeśhvarāt kṛiṣhṇāt sākṣhāt kathayataḥ svayam|| 18.75|| Shloka Translation BG – […]
(Image Courtesy Mahanidhiswami) It Was Not Just Shri Krishna’s Discourse, But His Grace That Erased Arjuna’s Ignorance अर्जुन उवाच | नष्टो मोह: स्मृतिर्लब्धा त्वत्प्रसादान्मयाच्युत | स्थितोऽस्मि गतसन्देह: करिष्ये वचनं तव ||18. 73|| Arjuna uvācha naṣhṭo mohaḥ smṛitir labdhā tvat-prasādān mayāchyuta sthito ‘smi gata-sandehaḥ kariṣhye vachanaṁ tava|| 73|| Shloka Translation BG – Ch. 18- Ver. 73: […]