Mahabharata

Introduction Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga, the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presents the awe-inspiring revelation of Lord Krishna’s universal form (Vishvarupa) to Prince Arjuna. This chapter is a pivotal moment in the Bhagavad Gita, as it provides a direct, overwhelming vision of the divine’s omnipresence, power, and glory. Arjuna’s experience of this cosmic form underscores … Read more

Introduction Bhakti Yoga, the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focuses on the path of devotion and love towards the divine. Known as the “Yoga of Devotion,” this chapter highlights the significance of loving devotion (Bhakti) as a means to attain union with the divine. Krishna elucidates the qualities of a true devotee and the … Read more

Introduction Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga, the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, explores the distinction between the physical body (Kshetra) and the knower of the body (Kshetrajna). This chapter delves into the nature of the material world and the eternal soul, elucidating the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms. Krishna provides insights into the … Read more

Introduction Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga, the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, explores the three fundamental qualities (gunas) of nature: Sattva (goodness, harmony), Rajas (passion, activity), and Tamas (ignorance, inertia). This chapter provides a detailed analysis of how these gunas influence human behavior and consciousness. Krishna explains how understanding and transcending these qualities lead to spiritual … Read more

Introduction Purushottama Yoga, the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, delves into the nature of the Supreme Person (Purushottama) and the eternal relationship between the individual soul (Purusha) and the Supreme Being. This chapter is also known as the “Yoga of the Supreme Person.” It explores the cosmic tree of existence, the nature of the … Read more

Introduction Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga, the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, explores the dual aspects of human nature: the divine (Daivi) and the demoniac (Asuri). Known as the “Yoga of the Division between the Divine and the Demoniacal,” this chapter provides a detailed examination of the qualities and behaviors that lead to liberation and … Read more

Introduction Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga, the seventeenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, delves into the nature of faith (Shraddha) and its manifestations in human behavior and practices. Known as the “Yoga of the Threefold Faith,” this chapter explores how faith influences a person’s actions, lifestyle, and spiritual path. Krishna categorizes faith into three types corresponding to … Read more

Introduction Moksha Sanyasa Yoga, the eighteenth and final chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, provides a comprehensive summary of the entire text, encapsulating its key teachings and guiding principles. Known as the “Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation,” this chapter explores the concepts of renunciation (Sanyasa) and the path to liberation (Moksha). Krishna revisits and elaborates on … Read more