Chapter 1
The Yoga of Arjuna's Grief
Arjuna Viṣāda Yoga
This chapter describes Arjuna's profound sorrow and moral dilemma as he faces his kinsmen and teachers on the battlefield, questioning the righteousness of war.
The Bhagavad Gītā
Explore the eighteen chapters of the divine discourse between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, a cornerstone of Vedic wisdom.
Chapter 2
The Yoga of Knowledge
साङ्ख्ययोगः
This chapter elucidates the fundamental principles of the immortal Self (Sankhya) and the wisdom of performing action without attachment (Karma Yoga), leading to the state of steady wisdom.
Chapter 3
The Yoga of Action
Karmayoga
This chapter expounds the necessity of performing one's duties diligently and selflessly as a means to spiritual liberation, while understanding the nature of action and inaction.
Chapter 4
The Yoga of Renunciation of Action in Knowledge
ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोगः
This chapter explains the divine nature of Krishna's birth and actions, the intricate relationship between action, inaction, and forbidden action, and ultimately establishes the supremacy of knowledge in purifying all actions and leading to liberation.
Chapter 5
Yoga of True Renunciation
संन्यासयोगः
This chapter reconciles renunciation and action, explaining that true sannyasa lies in performing actions with detachment (Karma Yoga) for ultimate liberation.
Chapter 6
The Yoga of Meditation
आत्मसंयमयोगः
This chapter describes the path of meditation and self-control, outlining the practices, benefits, and challenges of achieving inner peace and union with the Divine Self.
Chapter 7
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः
This chapter elucidates the nature of the Supreme Lord, emphasizing the importance of both theoretical knowledge and practical realization to understand His immanence and transcendence.
Chapter 8
The Yoga of Imperishable Brahman
अक्षरब्रह्मयोग
This chapter elucidates the nature of the Imperishable Brahman, the Supreme Spirit, and the profound significance of meditating on the Divine at the moment of death to attain liberation and escape rebirth.
Chapter 9
The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret
राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः
This chapter unveils the supreme knowledge and most profound secret regarding the omnipresent yet transcendent nature of the Divine, establishing exclusive devotion as the direct path to liberation.
Chapter 10
The Yoga of Divine Glories
Vibhūti Yoga
This chapter describes the divine glories and manifestations of the Lord, revealing how He is the essence and origin of all excellent and powerful creations in the universe.
Chapter 11
The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form
विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः
This chapter describes Arjuna's experience of beholding Krishna's awe-inspiring and terrifying Universal Form (Vishwaroopa), revealing His cosmic power and ultimate reality.
Chapter 12
The Yoga of Devotion
भक्तियोगः
This chapter primarily discusses the path of devotion (Bhakti Yoga), comparing the worship of the personal God with the unmanifest Absolute, and describes the supreme qualities of a true devotee.
Chapter 13
The Yoga of the Distinction Between the Field and the Knower of the Field
क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः
This chapter elucidates the distinction between the material body (the field) and the eternal soul (the knower of the field), and the knowledge that leads to liberation.
Chapter 14
The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas
गुणत्रयविभागयोगः
This chapter describes the nature, characteristics, and effects of the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) and the process of transcending them to attain liberation.
Chapter 15
The Yoga of the Supreme Spirit
पुरुषोत्तमयोगः
This chapter delineates the true nature of the Supreme Being (Purushottama) who transcends both the perishable material world and the imperishable individual soul.
Chapter 16
The Divine and the Devilish Estates
दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः
This chapter distinguishes between divine and demoniacal qualities, describing their paths and ultimate outcomes, emphasizing the necessity of scriptural guidance for liberation.
Chapter 17
The Yoga of the Division of Threefold Faith
श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः
This chapter delineates the three types of faith—Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic—and how they manifest in and influence various human actions, including food, sacrifice, austerity, and charity.
Chapter 18
The Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation
मोक्षसंन्यासयोगः
This chapter elucidates the true meaning of renunciation and abandonment of the fruits of action, ultimately leading to supreme liberation and surrender to the Divine.