As indicated in the title, this chapter is about seeking Moksha (liberation), by means of Sanyāsa (renunciation). While the terms may seem lofty, the principles
This is a very important chapter for any Sādhaka, where the Lord explains how the Gunas influence our beliefs and the actions we perform. This
In this chapter, the Lord enumerates the divine and evil qualities, so we know what to adapt and what to give up. In fact, most
The theme of this chapter is ‘Guṇa’. The name of the chapter literally means, classification of the 3 Guṇas. What is ‘Guṇa’? What are its
The name ‘VISHWAROOPA’ – what does it mean? Vishwa means the entire existence – that is all universes, galaxies put together. Not just those that
Liberation from the cycle of birth and death is the core subject of this chapter. The lord explains in detail about how to embrace death,
What a name! Jñāna means acquired knowledge – by reading, listening etc. Vijñāna means experiential knowledge – what you experience by applying the acquired knowledge.
Lord Krishna explains in detail, all about Dhyāna, in this chapter. The word Dhyāna, loosely translates to be Meditation in English. While Meditation is a
Karma – in a generic sense refers to actions we perform. What actions to perform (or not), how to perform these such that it aides
Theme of second half of this chapter, and the theme of next chapter is predominantly ‘Karma Yoga’. Karma, in simple terms simply refers to the