Essence of the Gita

Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sadhana Yoga

1.01 Dhritarashtra's question

• Verse:The blind king Dhritarashtra asked his charioteer Sanjaya: "O Sanjaya, tell me in detail what my sons and the Pandavas did on the battlefield before the war began?"

• Story:On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the Kaurava and Pandava armies stood face to face, King Dhritarashtra was unable to calm his restlessness. Worried about the future of his sons, he asked his charioteer Sanjaya about the start of the war.

1.47 Arjuna's Dilemma

• Verse:Sanjaya said: "Arjuna urged his charioteer-friend, Lord Krishna, to drive his chariot between the two armies, so that he could see the armies on both sides. Arjuna felt deep compassion on seeing his friends and relatives on the opposite side, whom he would have to kill in order to win the war."

• Story:When Arjuna looked at the battlefield from his chariot, he saw his relatives like his grandfather Bhishma, Guru Drona, and his brothers standing in front of him. He felt that it was futile to gain the throne by killing these loved ones. The feeling of sorrow and pity in his heart became so strong that his body started trembling and his bow and arrows dropped from his hands. Overwhelmed with grief, he sat in the rear of the chariot and refused to fight.

Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga

2.01-2.10 Beginning of the teachings of the Gita

• Verse:Sanjaya said: "Lord Krishna spoke these words to Arjuna, whose eyes were filled with tears and who was overwhelmed with compassion and despair. Smiling, Lord Krishna spoke these words to the distraught Arjuna."

• Story:Seeing Arjuna's pitiable condition, Lord Krishna first smiled and then began to console him with utmost seriousness. He told Arjuna that it was not befitting for a warrior to grieve in this manner. He reminded Arjuna of his duty and dharma.

2.11 Immortality of the soul

• Verse:"You speak wisdom, and yet you are mourning. The wise mourn neither for the living nor for the dead."

• Story:Lord Krishna consoled Arjuna and said that the sorrow he was immersed in was due to ignorance. Wise men never grieve for the destruction of either the body or the soul, because they know the Truth.

2.12-2.13 Body Transformation

• Verse:"It has never happened that these kings, you, or I did not exist, nor will we not exist in the future. Just as a living being obtains the body of childhood, the body of youth, and the body of old age during this life, so, after death he obtains a new body. The wise are not confused by this."

• Story:Lord Krishna explained to Arjuna that the soul is eternal. Just as the body changes from childhood to youth and then to old age, the soul also leaves one body and takes on another. Therefore, it is useless to mourn over the destruction of the body, because the soul is immortal.

2.14 The Fragility of Happiness and Suffering

• Verse:"The contact of the senses with sense objects produces feelings of pleasure and pain, cold and heat. These are momentary and temporary. Therefore, O Arjuna, learn to endure them."

• Story:Krishna said that happiness and sorrow come and go in life, just like the seasons change. These feelings arise from the senses and contact with the outside world. A true warrior and wise man is one who is not affected by these dualities.

2.15-2.18 The eternal nature of the soul

• Verse:"The tranquil person who is not agitated by these sense objects, and who remains steady in pleasure and pain, becomes fit for immortality. The invisible Self is eternal, and the visible world, including the material body, is transitory. The reality of both is truly seen by seekers of Truth. The Self by which this entire universe is pervaded is imperishable. Nothing can destroy the imperishable Self. The bodies of the eternal, unchangeable, and inscrutable Self are perishable. Therefore, fight, O Arjuna."

• Story:Krishna explained to Arjuna that only a person who accepts happiness and sorrow equally can achieve immortality. He also told that the soul cannot be killed or destroyed by anyone. The soul exists everywhere and is indestructible. Only the body is destructible. Therefore, it is useless for Arjuna to mourn and he should perform his duty.

2.19-2.21 The greatness of self-knowledge

• Verse:"He who thinks the soul to be a killer, and he who thinks the soul to be dead, both are ignorant. For the soul neither kills nor is killed. The soul neither takes birth nor dies at any time. It is unborn, eternal, permanent and beginningless. Even when the body is destroyed the soul is not destroyed. O Arjuna, how can a person who knows the soul to be indestructible, eternal, unborn and unchangeable, kill anybody or cause anybody to be killed?"

• Story:Krishna dispelled Arjuna's delusion that he was killing his relatives. He said that only the body dies, not the soul. One who understands this knowledge knows that neither he can kill anyone nor can anyone kill him. Saying this, Krishna inspired Arjuna to do his duty.

2.22-2.25 Reincarnation of the Soul

• Verse:"Just as a person discards old clothes and puts on new clothes, similarly, the soul discards the old body and takes on a new body. Weapons do not cut this soul, fire does not burn it, water does not wet it, and the wind does not dry it."

• Story:In this verse, Krishna explained the rebirth of the soul with a very simple and effective example. Just as we take off old and torn clothes and wear new ones, in the same way the soul also leaves one body and takes another body. This is a natural process on which no power can exert its influence.18

2.26-2.30 Giving up mourning

• Verse:"Even if you think that this living entity is born and dies continuously, still, O Arjuna, you should not lament like this. For, death is certain for the one who is born, and birth is certain for the one who dies; and the cycle of birth and death continues. Therefore, you should not lament for what is inevitable."

• Story:Krishna told Arjuna that whether he believes the soul to be immortal or mortal, he should not grieve in either case. Even if he believes the soul to be born and die, he should accept that this is the law of creation. Whoever is born is sure to die, and whoever dies is sure to be reborn. This is the cycle of life, and it is useless to grieve over it.

2.31-2.38 A Warrior's Duty

• Verse:"Even considering your duty as a warrior, you must not be distracted. Because for a warrior, there is nothing more auspicious than a crusade. If you do not fight this crusade, you will fail in your duty, lose your reputation, and commit a sin."

• Story:Krishna reminded Arjuna of his dharma. He said that for a Kshatriya fighting for dharma is the greatest duty, and it takes him to the gates of heaven. If he runs away from this war, people will defame him, which is worse than death for a respectable man. Krishna asked him to fight the war considering happiness, sorrow, gain and loss as equal.

2.39-2.53 The path of Karma-yoga

• Verse:"You have been given the spiritual knowledge which frees one from the bondage or reactions of karma. In Karma-yoga, no effort is ever wasted and there are no adverse effects. Even a little practice of this discipline saves one from the great fear of birth and death."

• Story:Krishna explained the principle of nishkam karma to Arjuna. He said that doing karma is our right, we have no control over its results. A person who does his duty without worrying about the results is freed from the bondage of karma. He inspired Arjuna to become better than those who work selfishly and become a karma-yogi.

2.54-2.72 Signs of self-realization

• Verse:"Arjuna said: O Krishna, what are the characteristics of an enlightened person whose intelligence is steady? How does such a person behave? The Supreme Lord said: When one is completely free from all desires of the mind and satisfied with the bliss of the Eternal Being (God), he is called an enlightened person. A person whose mind is not disturbed by sorrow, who does not desire happiness, and who is completely free from attachment, fear and anger is called a sage with a steady mind."

• Story:Arjuna asked Krishna how to recognize a wise and steady-minded person. Krishna replied by giving the characteristics of such a person: he controls his senses, remains calm in pleasure and pain, and is free from all desires. Such a person attains supreme peace.

Chapter 3: Karma-yoga

3.01-3.08 Karma Required

• Verse:"Arjuna said: If you consider the attainment of spiritual knowledge superior to the performance of work, why do you wish to engage me in this terrible battle, O Krishna? The Supreme Lord said: In this world, O Arjuna, a dual path of spiritual discipline has been revealed by Me in the past - the path of Self-knowledge for the contemplative, introverted ones, and the path of selfless work for all others. No one is released from the bondage of karma simply by abstaining from performing work."

• Story:Arjuna was still confused. He asked why he should fight when knowledge is superior. Krishna explained to him that no one can remain without action even for a moment, because the modes of nature compel him to act. Therefore, one should not run away from action, but perform it with the right spirit.

3.09-3.16 The principle of selfless action

• Verse:"Men are bound by actions which are not performed as selfless service. Therefore, O Arjuna, perform your duty free from attachment to the fruits of actions. Those who cook food only for themselves actually eat sin. One who does not help to maintain the cycle of creation by sacrificial duty and only delights in sense pleasures, that sinful person lives a meaningless life."

• Story:Krishna explained to Arjuna that selfish actions lead to bondage. He said that Brahma created humans in the beginning of creation with the intention of selfless service. A person who performs selfless actions not only improves himself, but also helps the gods and creation.

3.17-3.26 Duties of leaders

• Verse:"For a Self-realized person, who simply rejoices in God, there is no duty. Such a person is not interested in what has been done or what has not been done. Therefore, always do your duty efficiently and without attachment to the results. What great men do, others follow."

• Story:Krishna said that a self-realized person does not need to perform any duty because he is already satisfied. But, still, great people and leaders should set examples. Krishna gave his own example, that he does not have to gain anything, yet he performs karma so that people follow the right path.

3.27-3.43 Victory over lust

• Verse:“All actions are performed by the energy and force of nature, but due to the delusion of ignorance, people consider themselves to be the doers. Arjuna said: ‘O Krishna, what is it that induces a person to commit sin unwillingly and against his will?’ The Supreme Lord said: ‘It is lust (or intense desire for material and sense pleasures) arising from passion, which becomes anger when left unfulfilled.

• Story:Krishna explained that all actions are caused by the modes of nature. A person who understands this secret is not bound by karma. He described lust (intense desire) as the greatest enemy, which covers self-knowledge. Krishna said that it is necessary to kill this great enemy by controlling the senses, mind and intellect.

Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga

4.01-4.04 Karma-yoga is an ancient rule

• Verse:"I taught this eternal science of Karma-yoga to King Vivasvan. Long ago this science was lost from the earth. Today I have narrated this same ancient science to you because you are my true devotee and friend."

• Story:Krishna told Arjuna that the knowledge he was imparting to him was nothing new but was part of an ancient tradition. Arjuna was surprised to hear how Krishna could have imparted this knowledge to the Sun God.

4.05-4.10 Incarnation of God

• Verse:"The Supreme Lord said: 'You and I have taken many births. I remember them all, O Arjuna, but you do not remember. Although I am eternal, unchangeable, and the Lord of all beings, I manifest Myself by controlling My own material nature, using My divine capacity (maya). Whenever there is a decline in Dharma and adharma prevails, O Arjuna, then I manifest Myself.'"

• Story:Krishna revealed the secret of his incarnation. He said that he comes to this world whenever he wants, at his own will, and the purpose is to establish Dharma. The person who understands his divine appearance attains salvation.

4.11-4.15 Importance of devotion and action

• Verse:"For whatever purpose people worship Me, I fulfill their desires accordingly. Those who want success in their actions on this earth worship the divine controllers. Karma does not bind Me, for I have no desire for the fruits of action."

• Story:Krishna said that people worship him with different desires, and he fulfills everyone's desires. He also explained that he is not affected by the results of karma, because he does not desire any fruit. Similarly, a person who performs karma selflessly also becomes free from the bondage of karma.

Chapter 5: Karma Sannyasa Yoga

5.01-5.12 Similarity between Sannyasa and Karma-Yoga

• Verse:"Arjuna said: 'O Krishna, You praise both self-knowledge and the performance of selfless action. Tell me definitely, which of those two is better.' The Supreme Lord said: 'Both the path of self-knowledge and the path of selfless service lead to the ultimate goal. But, of those two, selfless service is superior to self-knowledge.'"

• Story:Arjuna's dilemma still persisted. Krishna clarified to him that both the paths are the same and lead to the same destination. He said that the person who renounces the deeds also attains salvation, and the one who performs the deeds selflessly also attains salvation. But, renunciation without deeds is difficult.

5.13-5.29 A Karma-Yogi

• Verse:"The person who has completely renounced attachment to the fruits of all actions lives happily. The person who performs all actions as an offering to the Lord remains untouched by karmic reaction or sin, like a lotus leaf, because the lotus leaf does not get wet even though it is in water."

• Story:Krishna explained the characteristics of a true karma-yogi. He said that the person performs actions with his body, mind and senses, but he is not attached to them. He surrenders the fruits of actions to God and thus remains free from sin. Such a person looks at all beings equally and sees God in everyone.

Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga

6.01-6.02 Characteristics of a Yogi

• Verse:"He who performs the prescribed duty without desiring the fruit thereof for personal enjoyment is a Sanyasi and a Karma-yogi. What they call Sannyasa, O Arjuna, is also called Karma-yoga."

• Story:Krishna once again clarified that a sanyasi is not one who merely avoids action, but one who renounces the desire for the fruits of his action. A true yogi is one who does his duty without any selfish motive.

Chapter 7: Yoga of Knowledge and Science

7.01-7.07 Knowledge of the Absolute Truth

• Verse:"Listen to how you can know me completely and without any doubt by focusing your mind on me and staying under my protection. I will tell you this knowledge completely along with the science, after knowing which there will be nothing left to know."

• Story:Krishna now gives Arjuna knowledge of His ultimate nature. He tells him that He is the source of all forces and elements. He also says that out of thousands of human beings only one tries to know Him, and even among them only one is able to truly know Him.

7.08-7.12 The greatness of Krishna

• Verse:"O Arjuna, I am the juice in water, the light in the sun and moon, the Om in the Vedas, the sound in the sky, and the virility in men. I am the pure fragrance of the earth and the brilliance in fire. I am the life of all beings, and the austerity of ascetics."

• Story:Krishna reveals His greatness. He explains that all that is great and beautiful in this universe is a part of Him. He is present in everyone and within everyone.

7.13-7.19 Attachment to the three Gunas

• Verse:"Because of the three gunas - sattva, rajas, and tamas - this whole world is deluded and does not recognize Me, who am beyond these qualities and eternal. This divine illusory power of Mine, which is made up of the qualities, is very difficult to overcome. Only those who surrender to Me can overcome this illusory power."

• Story:Krishna explains that people are entangled in illusions due to the three qualities of nature (satva, rajas and tamas). They are unable to recognize God in his true form due to the influence of these qualities.

7.20-7.30 Devotees and ignorant

• Verse:"Those whose wisdom has been stolen by material desires worship other gods. Four types of people worship me: the sorrowful, those desiring knowledge, those desiring wealth, and the wise."

• Story:Krishna explains that ignorant people worship various gods and goddesses to satisfy their desires. In contrast, Krishna has four types of devotees: those who are in sorrow, those who seek knowledge, those who seek material pleasure, and those who are knowledgeable.

Chapter 8: Akshar Brahma Yoga

8.01-8.04 Brahman, Atman and Karma

• Verse:"Arjuna asked: O Krishna, what is Brahman? What is Atman? What is karma? What is this material manifestation? And what are the demigods? The Supreme Lord said: 'Brahman' is indestructible and the 'Atman' is the intrinsic nature of the living entity. Karma is the creative action pertaining to the material body."

• Story:Arjuna asked Krishna about Brahman, Atman, Karma and other spiritual concepts. Krishna explained to him that Brahman is the ultimate being, Atman is the eternal essence within every being, and Karma is the action that is associated with the body and mind.

8.05-8.08 Thoughts at the time of death

• Verse:"The person who gives up his body at the end of life remembering Me attains My supreme abode. Therefore, remember Me at all times and fight. If your mind and intelligence are fixed upon Me, you will certainly attain Me."

• Story:Krishna explained that whatever thought is in the mind at the time of death, the person attains that state. Therefore, Arjuna should do his duty while remembering God all the time so that he can attain salvation in the end.

8.09-8.16 Devotion by practice

• Verse:"He who remembers me with a steady and concentrated mind, with the power of yoga, certainly attains me. I am the supreme father of all, I am omniscient, I am the most ancient, and I am younger than all."

• Story:Krishna explained that the mind can be controlled through practice and concentration. He said that the person who constantly remembers Him will eventually attain Him.

Chapter 9: Raj-vidya Raj-guhya yoga

9.01-9.03 Most Secret Knowledge

• Verse:"I will tell you this most secret knowledge, knowing which you will be free from all suffering. This knowledge is the king of all secrets, the most sacred, and it can be experienced directly. It is the essence of Dharma, it is very easy to practice and it is eternal."

• Story:Krishna revealed his ultimate and secret knowledge in this chapter. He said that this knowledge is so pure and powerful that by knowing it, a person can be free from all suffering.

9.04-9.10 The ultimate form of God

• Verse:"This entire universe is spread out by Me, but I am not present in it. I sustain all beings, but I do not reside in any of them. I am the ultimate refuge of all."

• Story:Krishna revealed the secret of His ultimate nature. He said that He is the creator, preserver and destroyer of this universe, yet He is separate from it. Just as the wind resides in the sky, similarly all beings reside in Him, but they are not dependent on Him.

9.11-9.19 Beyond the modes of nature

• Verse:"Those who are foolish do not recognize Me when I come in human form. They do not know My supreme nature. They live in the demonic nature, and their knowledge becomes vain."

• Story:Krishna said that ignorant people consider Him to be just an ordinary human being because they do not know His supreme and divine nature.

Chapter 10: Vibhuti Yoga

10.01-10.07 Description of the glory of God

• Verse:"No one knows my birth, power and glory. He who knows me, the original source of all, becomes free from all sins. Wisdom, knowledge, freedom from delusion, truth, self-control, happiness and sorrow - all these arise from me."

• Story:Krishna told Arjuna that He is the root source of all beings. He described His glory and explained that all qualities and emotions originate from Him.

10.08-10.18 God's manifestations

• Verse:"I am the source of all; everything emanates from Me. Those who are wise, knowing this, surrender to Me. I am the Self in the heart of all beings. I am the beginning, middle and end of all."

• Story:Arjuna asked Krishna about His vibhutis (greatness). Krishna explained to him that He is the most important among all. For example, He is the Ganges among rivers, the Himalayas among mountains, and the soul among all beings.

Chapter 11: The Yoga of Universal Philosophy

11.01-11.08 Vision of the Universal Form

• Verse:"Arjuna said: The confidential knowledge You have given me for removing my delusion is great. I desire to see My eternal form. The Supreme Lord said: "O Arjuna, behold My hundreds and thousands of divine, varied, and colorful forms. I will show you the form which no one has seen before."

• Story:Arjuna expressed his desire to see Krishna's colossal and divine form. Krishna gave Arjuna a divine sight and showed him his colossal form.

11.09-11.34 Description of the Virat Roop

• Verse:"Sanjaya said: O King, when Lord Krishna showed His cosmic form to Arjuna, Arjuna saw thousands of faces, hands, and eyes. This form was as effulgent as a thousand suns."

• Story:Arjuna saw the Virata form of Krishna, which was extremely huge and powerful. In this form, Arjuna saw all the gods, demons, and the universe. This form was so scary that Arjuna became frightened.

11.35-11.55 Arjuna's prayer

• Verse:"Arjuna said: I bow to You, O greatest of men, O primal deva. You are the supreme shelter of this universe. I beg You to assume Your four-armed tranquil form."

• Story:Arjuna became very frightened after seeing the Virata form. He asked Krishna for forgiveness and requested Him to assume His calm, four-armed form. Krishna fulfilled Arjuna's wish and again assumed His calm form.

Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga

12.01-12.07 Saguna and Nirguna Bhakti

• Verse:"Arjuna asked: O Krishna, who is the greater devotee among those who worship You and those who worship the Nirguna, formless Brahman? The Supreme Lord said: Those who worship Me with their minds fixed on Me are the most excellent Yogis for Me."

• Story:Arjun asked Krishna whether devotion to the real form or the formless is superior. Krishna said that it is easier to worship the real form and those devotees who worship him with love and devotion are the best.

12.08-12.20 Different stages of devotion

• Verse:"Concentrate your mind on Me and fix your intelligence on Me. You will certainly remain in Me. If you cannot do that, then follow the practice of Yoga. If you cannot even practice, then do work for Me."

• Story:Krishna explained the different levels of devotion. He said that the highest devotion is that in which the mind and intellect are completely absorbed in God. But if this is not possible, devotion can also be done through practice, action and finally knowledge.

Chapter 13: Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

13.01-13.07 Regions and Sectorists

• Verse:"O Arjuna, this body is the 'Kshetra' and he who knows it is the 'Kshetrajna'. I am the Kshetrajna of all the fields."

• Story:Krishna described the body as 'kshetra' (field of action) and the soul as 'kshetragya' (knower of the field of action). He also said that He is the ultimate knower of all souls.

13.08-13.12 Knowledge and ignorance

• Verse:"Humility, honesty, non-violence, forgiveness, and self-control – all these are knowledge. Egoism, attachment, and attachment – ​​all these are ignorance."

• Story:Krishna explained the difference between knowledge and ignorance. He said that knowledge is what helps us know our soul, while ignorance is what keeps us in confusion.

13.13-13.18 The Absolute Truth

• Verse:"I am in all beings, but I am beyond all. No one knows me. I am the ultimate truth."

• Story:Krishna revealed the secret of the Absolute Truth. He said that He exists in all beings, but no one can know Him, because He is beyond all.

Chapter 14: The Triple Division Yoga

14.01-14.07 Three qualities of nature

• Verse:"I will tell you again this highest knowledge, knowing which many sages have attained the highest perfection. These three gunas - sattva, rajas, and tamas - bind the body."

• Story:Krishna described in detail the three qualities of nature (satva, rajas and tamas). He explained how these qualities affect the mind and actions of a human being.

14.08-14.18 Influence of qualities

• Verse:"Satva Guna binds to pleasure, Rajas Guna binds to action, and Tamas Guna binds to ignorance."

• Story:Krishna explained that when Satva Guna increases, the feeling of knowledge and happiness increases in a person. When Rajas Guna increases, karma and greed increase in a person, and when Tamas Guna increases, ignorance, laziness and negligence increase in a person.

14.19-14.27 Freedom from qualities

• Verse:"One who rises above these qualities becomes free from birth, death, old age and sorrow and attains immortality. One who worships me with love and devotion transcends all these qualities and attains salvation."

• Story:Krishna showed Arjuna the way to rise above these three Gunas. He said that a person who does his duty without being influenced by these Gunas and surrenders completely to God attains liberation.

Chapter 15: Purushottam Yoga

15.16 The imperishable form of God

• Verse:“There are two kinds of men in this world: Kshara (mortal) and Akshara (immortal). All beings are mortal, but their soul is imperishable. Beyond these there is another supreme man, the Supreme Lord Himself, who is imperishable and maintains the three worlds.”

• Story:Krishna said that there are two kinds of beings in this world—one that is perishable (like the body), and the other that is imperishable (like the soul). But beyond these two there is a third and superior being, who is God Himself. The person who understands this secret is truly knowledgeable.

Chapter 16: Devasura-Wealth-Division Yoga

16.01-16.05 Divine and demonic qualities

• Verse:"Patience, honesty, self-control, renunciation, compassion, and integrity – these are divine qualities. Pride, anger, greed, and ignorance – these are demonic qualities. Divine qualities lead to liberation, while demonic qualities lead to bondage."

• Story:Krishna divided the qualities of human beings into two parts—divine and demonic. He elaborated on the divine qualities, which lead to salvation. In contrast, the demonic qualities trap a person in the web of ignorance and bondage. Krishna advised Arjuna to abandon these demonic qualities and adopt the divine qualities.

Chapter 17: Yoga of three divisions of faith

17.03 Importance of faith

• Verse:"Each person's faith is according to his own natural disposition."

• Story:Krishna explained that the devotion of any person is according to his nature, which is influenced by the three Gunas (Satva, Raja, Tama). Based on these Gunas, food, sacrifices, austerities and charity are also of different types. Satvik actions purify the mind, while Rajasik and Tamasik actions bring misery and ignorance.

17.23 Name of the Supreme Being

• Verse: "'Om Tat Sat' is the threefold name of God. 

• Story:Krishna said that 'Om Tat Sat' has been used as the name of the Supreme Being since the beginning of creation. He explained that actions performed using these names are considered sacred and auspicious.

Chapter 18: Moksha Sannyasa Yoga

18.02 Renunciation and sacrifice

• Verse:"The Supreme Lord said: Tyaga means complete renunciation of action for all personal gain. Yajna means renunciation of attachment to the fruits of all actions and liberation from them."

• Story:In this chapter Krishna gave the essence of the entire Gita. He explained the true meaning of renunciation and renunciation. He said that true renunciation is not running away from action, but giving up attachment to its fruit.

18.06 Theory of Karma

• Verse:"Karma-yoga, that is, selfless action, and knowledge, both lead to the ultimate goal."

• Story:Krishna made it clear that whether one follows the path of knowledge or that of Karma-Yoga, both lead to the ultimate goal.

18.13-18.14 Five causes of karma

• Verse:"There are five causes of all actions: body, nature, eleven senses, life force, and fate."

• Story:Krishna said that every action happens due to five reasons. One who knows this truth does not consider himself the doer and becomes free from ego.

18.66 Last message

• Verse:"Abandoning all your religions, take refuge in Me alone. I will free you from all sins. Do not grieve."

• Story:This is the most important message of the entire Gita. Krishna asked Arjuna to abandon all duties and dharma and surrender completely to Him. He promised that He would free Arjuna from all sins, and he would not need to grieve. This message tells us that devotion to God is the ultimate and the simplest path to salvation.