The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. The Bhagavad Gita addresses the concepts of duty, righteousness, and the nature of existence. Here are a few notable quotes from the Bhagavad Gita:
On Duty and Action:
“You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.”
On Detachment:
“You have a right to work, but never to the fruit of work.”
“Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.”
On Self-Realization:
“The soul is neither born, and nor does it die.”
“For the soul, there is never birth nor death. Nor, having once been, does it ever cease to be. It is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, undying, and primeval.”
On Equanimity:
“You have a right to work, but never to the fruit of work. Be not motivated by the fruits of action, nor let your attachment be to inaction.”
On Knowledge:
“It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection.”
These quotes capture some of the key philosophical teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the importance of selfless action, detachment, and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge. Keep in mind that the interpretations of these verses can vary, and different translations may present the teachings in slightly different ways.
