Gita in 18 Days Vrushali Date

“Ananyāś cintayanto māḿ ye janāḥ paryupāsate teṣāḿ nityābhiyuktānāḿ Yogakshemam Vahamyaham.” “I, Shri Krishna, take upon myself the full responsibility of protecting you forever,” which means that your inner self is eternal and will be with you to guide and take care of your welfare. Shut the noise outside and listen inside. Thank you, dear readers, for the encouragement and support in this small endeavor. Thank you and look after yourselves.

Synopsis Shri Krishna noted his most divine and the utmost secret knowledge that is recited in Gita in this chapter. He describes the three natures (satvik, rajasik, and tamasik) of sacrifice, knowledge, duties, performance, intellect, determination and happiness. He also describes a sankhya yogi and a karma yogi and their lifestyles. He presents the realistic view of caste categories (brahman, kshatriya, vaishya and shudra). Finally, Krishna asks Arjuna, “Have you understood the Gita?” Arjuna replies that his dilemma has ended and he no longer had any doubts in his mind. He is ready to shed his inhibitions and is prepared to fight. His attachments vanish, the dust on the mirror is cleared and Arjuna is ready for the war.

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna explains what is faith and its different types: saatvik, rajasik, and tamasik He explains the three types of yagna (offerings), daan (donations), and tap (penance) linked to satvik, rajasik, and tamasik nature of beings.

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna explains how different people react in the same situation. At times, when one needs help, some reach out to help while some keep away. Why do people behave differently?

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna answers the questions: Who are we? Where have we come from?

Synopsis Everything that happens in this universe is because of the following three natures: Satvik nature is the vision of equality and selfless duties. Tamasik nature is ignorance and madness. Rajasik nature is the never-ending desire and greed. Krishna explains the influences of these three natures on us and how our behavior depends on the above characters. He also describes these natures as bonds between the soul and the body. The body and the mind follow the character and act accordingly.