The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred vedic sanatan text within the Mahabharata, features Lord Krishna advising warrior Arjuna on life’s key principles.
Here’s a 10-point summary:
1. **Duty First**:
Fulfill your role (dharma) selflessly, as Krishna urges Arjuna to fight as a warrior without hesitation.
2. **Immortal Soul**:
The soul (atman) is eternal, untouched by death—only the body perishes.
3. **Paths to Divinity**:
Spiritual growth comes through yoga: Karma (action), Bhakti (devotion), or Jnana (knowledge).
4. **Act Detached**:
Perform tasks without fixating on rewards to maintain inner peace.
5. **Three Gunas**:
Life is shaped by sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance)—balance them wisely.
6. **Divine Surrender**:
Trust and devote yourself to God, as Krishna reveals his supreme nature.
7. **Life’s Cycle**:
Birth and death are part of an endless cosmic rhythm.
8. **Self-Mastery**:
Control your mind and senses for discipline and clarity.
9. **Seek Wisdom**:
Pursue knowledge to grasp reality’s deeper truths.
10. **Faithful Duty**:
Embrace your purpose with devotion, as Arjuna accepts his role with faith.These teachings guide righteous living and spiritual understanding.
