La Bhagavad Gîtâ

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Arjuna's moral crisis on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Seeing his relatives and teachers arrayed for battle, he is overcome by …

Sankhya Yoga

Krishna teaches the immortality of the soul, the nature of the self (Atman), and the duty of a warrior. Contains …

Karma Yoga

The path of selfless action. Krishna explains that one should perform duties without attachment to results, dedicating all actions to …

Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga

Krishna reveals the ancient tradition of yoga, the concept of divine incarnation (avatara), and how knowledge purifies the soul.

Karma Sannyasa Yoga

The relationship between renunciation and selfless action. Krishna explains that both paths lead to liberation, but selfless action is superior.

Dhyana Yoga

Detailed instructions on meditation practice, including posture, breathing, and mental discipline. Describes the characteristics of a true yogi.

Jnana Vijnana Yoga

Krishna reveals his divine nature and the two aspects of his energy: material (prakriti) and spiritual. Knowledge of both constitutes …

Aksara Brahma Yoga

The nature of the imperishable Brahman, the process of death and rebirth, and the path to liberation. Describes cosmic cycles …

Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

The most confidential knowledge: devotion to Krishna. Describes how the universe is sustained by the divine and the power of …

Vibhuti Yoga

Krishna reveals his divine opulences and manifestations. Among the powerful he is the most powerful, among the beautiful the most …

Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga

Arjuna is granted divine vision to see Krishna's cosmic form (Vishvarupa), containing all of creation. The most dramatic chapter of …

Bhakti Yoga

The path of devotion. Krishna describes the qualities of a true devotee and explains that loving devotion is the easiest …

Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

The distinction between the body (kshetra/field) and the soul (kshetrajna/knower of the field). Covers Prakriti, Purusha, and their interaction.

Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga

The three gunas (qualities) of material nature: sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). How they bind the soul and …

Purushottama Yoga

The metaphor of the sacred fig tree (ashvattha) representing material existence. Krishna reveals himself as the Supreme Person beyond the …

Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga

The contrast between divine qualities (fearlessness, purity, charity) and demoniac qualities (pride, arrogance, anger). Guidance on cultivating divine nature.

Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

How the three gunas influence faith, food preferences, worship, charity, and austerity. The significance of Om Tat Sat.

Moksha Sannyasa Yoga

The final teaching: the culmination of all yogas. Krishna's supreme instruction to surrender to the divine. Contains the famous verse …