Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: The Essence of Wisdom

Timeless Wisdom shared by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjun

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Duty and Dharma (Righteousness) 

Focus on performing one's duty (svadharma) without attachment to the results.

Detached Action (Nishkama Karma)

Encouragement to perform actions without attachment to the fruits of those actions.

Self-Realization (Atman and Brahman)

Realizing the imperishable nature of the soul.

Paths to Liberation (Yogas)

One can choose various paths to spiritual realization, including Karma Yoga (path of selfless action), Bhakti Yoga (path of devotion), and Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge).

Devotion to God (Bhakti)

Emphasis on cultivating a loving and devotional relationship with the divine, especially Lord Krishna.

Equanimity (Sthita-pragna)

Cultivation of mental stability and equanimity in the face of joy and sorrow, success and failure.

Knowledge and Wisdom (gyan)

The importance of acquiring knowledge and wisdom to understand the nature of reality.

Discipline and Control of the Mind

Techniques for calming the mind through practices like meditation.

Universal Vision (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)

Seeing the divine in everyone and cultivating a sense of universal brotherhood.

Surrender to the Divine)

Trusting in the guidance of the divine and letting go of personal desires.