Chapter 17. Of Religion : CHAPTER XVII OF RELIGION BY THE THREEFOLD KINDS OF FAITH "Arjuna." If men forsake the holy ordinance, Heedless of Shastras, yet keep faith at heart And worship, what shall be the state of those, Great Krishna! Sattwan, Rajas, Tamas? Say! Krishna. Threefold the faith is of mankind, and springs...
Chapter 11. Of The Manifesting Of The One : CHAPTER XI OF THE MANIFESTING OF THE ONE AND MANIFOLD "Arjuna." This, for my soul's peace, have I heard from Thee, The unfolding of the Mystery Supreme Named Adhyatman; comprehending which, My darkness is dispelled; for now I know- O Lotus-eyed!- whence is the birth of men, And whence their death...
Chapter 10. Of Religion : CHAPTER X OF RELIGION BY THE HEAVENLY PERFECTIONS "Krishna." Hear farther yet, thou Long-Armed Lord! these latest words I say- Uttered to bring thee bliss and peace, who lovest Me alway- Not the great company of gods nor kingly Rishis know My Nature, Who have made the gods and Rishis long ago; He...
Chapter 7. Of Religion : CHAPTER VII OF RELIGION BY DISCERNMENT "Krishna." Learn now, dear Prince! how, if thy soul be set Ever on Me- still exercising Yog, Still making Me thy Refuge- thou shalt come Most surely unto perfect hold of Me. I will declare to thee that utmost lore, Whole and particular, which, when thou...
Chapter 16. Of The Separateness Of The Divine : CHAPTER XVI OF THE SEPARATENESS OF THE DIVINE AND THE UNDIVINE "Krishna." Fearlessness, singleness of soul, the wilL Always to strive for wisdom; opened hand And governed appetites; and piety, And love of lonely study; humbleness, Uprightness, heed to injure nought which lives, Truthfulness...
Chapter 4. Of The Religion Of Knowledge : CHAPTER IV OF THE RELIGION OF KNOWLEDGE "Krishna." This deathless Yoga, this deep union, I taught Vivaswata, the Lord of Light; Vivaswata to Manu gave it; he To Ikshwaku; so passed it down the line Of all my royal Rishis. Then, with years, The truth grew dim and perished, noble Prince! Now once...
Chapter 9. Of Religion : CHAPTER IX OF RELIGION BY THE KINGLY KNOWLEDGE AND THE KINGLY MYSTERY "Krishna." Now will I open unto thee- whose heart Rejects not- that last lore, deepest-concealed, That farthest secret of My Heavens and Earths, Which but to know shall set thee free from ills,- A royal lore! a Kingly mystery...
Chapter 12. Of The Religion Of Faith : CHAPTER XII OF THE RELIGION OF FAITH "Arjuna." Lord! of the men who serve Thee- true in heart- As God revealed; and of the men who serve, Worshipping Thee Unrevealed, Unbodied, Far, Which take the better way of faith and life? Krishna. Whoever serve Me- as I show Myself- Constantly true, in full...
American And International Gita Society Bhagavad : VISIT AMERICAN/INTERNATIONAL GITA SOCIETY WEBPAGE: WWW.GITA-SOCIETY.COM/GITA3RD.HTM For Gita in Hindi with Sanskrit verses, and comprehensive study of the Gita in English "Let noble thoughts come to us from everywhere " " The Vedas " INTRODUCTION The Gita is a doctrine of universal truth. Its...
Chapter 18. Of Religion : CHAPTER XVIII OF RELIGION BY DELIVERANCE AND RENUNCIATION "Arjuna." Fain would I better know, Thou Glorious One! The very truth- Heart's Lord!- of Sannyas, Abstention; and Renunciation, Lord! Tyaga; and what separates these twain! Krishna. The poets rightly teach that Sannyas Is the foregoing...
Chapter 8. Of Religion : CHAPTER VIII OF RELIGION BY DEVOTION TO THE ONE SUPREME GOD "Arjuna." Who is that BRAHMA? What that Soul of Souls, The ADHYATMAN? What, Thou Best of All! Thy work, the KARMA? Tell me what it is Thou namest ADHIBHUTA? What again Means ADHIDAIVA? Yea, and how it comes Thou canst be ADHIYAJNA in thy...
Chapter 13. Of Religion : CHAPTER XIII OF RELIGION BY SEPARATION OF MATTER AND SPIRIT "Arjuna." Now would I hear, O gracious Kesava! Of Life which seems, and Soul beyond, which sees, And what it is we know- or think to know. Krishna. Yea! Son of Kunti! for this flesh ye see Is Kshetra, is the field where Life disports;...
Chapter 2. Of Doctrines : CHAPTER II OF DOCTRINES "Sanjaya." Him, filled with such compassion and such grief, With eyes tear-dimmed, despondent, in stern words The Driver, Madhusudan, thus addressed: Krishna. How hath this weakness taken thee? Whence springs The inglorious trouble, shameful to the brave, Barring the path...
Chapter 3. Virtue In Work : CHAPTER III OF VIRTUE IN WORK "Arjuna." Thou whom all mortals praise, Janardana! If meditation be a nobler thing Than action, wherefore, then, great Kesava! Dost thou impel me to this dreadful fight? Now am I by thy doubtful speech disturbed! Tell me one thing, and tell me certainly; By what road...
Chapter 14. Of Religion : CHAPTER XIV OF RELIGION BY SEPARATION FROM THE QUALITIES "Krishna." Yet farther will I open unto thee This wisdom of all wisdoms, uttermost, The which possessing, all My saints have passed To perfectness. On such high verities Reliant, rising into fellowship With Me, they are not born ag...
Chapter 15. Of Religion : CHAPTER XV OF RELIGION BY ATTAINING THE SUPREME "Krishna." Men call the Aswattha,- the Banyan-tree,- Which hath its boughs beneath, its roots above,- The ever-holy tree. Yea! for its leaves Are green and waving hymns which whisper Truth! Who knows the Aswattha, knows Veds, and all. Its branches...
Chapter 1. Of The Distress Of Arjuna : CHAPTER I OF THE DISTRESS OF ARJUNA "Dhritirashtra." Ranged thus for battle on the sacred plain- On Kurukshetra- say, Sanjaya! say What wrought my people, and the Pandavas? Sanjaya. When he beheld the host of Pandavas, Raja Duryodhana to Drona drew, And spake these words: "Ah, Guru! see this line...
Chapter 5. Of Religion : CHAPTER V OF RELIGION BY RENOUNCING FRUIT OF WORKS "Arjuna." Yet, Krishna at the one time thou dost laud Surcease of works, and, at another time, Service through work. Of these twain plainly tell Which is the better way? Krishna. To cease from works Is well, and to do works in holiness Is well;...
Chapter 6. Of Religion Of Self Restraint : CHAPTER VI OF RELIGION OF SELF-RESTRAINT "Krishna." Therefore, who doeth work rightful to do, Not seeking gain from work, that man, O Prince! Is Sanyasi and Yogi- both in one And he is neither who lights not the flame Of sacrifice, nor setteth hand to task. Regard as true Renouncer him that makes...
