|| श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता || Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
The Song of God — 700 verses of eternal wisdom spoken by Lord Sri Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana
ma karmaphalaheturbhurma te sango 'stvakarmani
You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.
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18 Chapters
The Gita comprises 18 chapters, each a different Yoga or path to spiritual wisdom and self-realization.
700 Verses
Seven hundred sacred shlokas containing the essence of the Upanishads and Vedantic philosophy.
Eternal Wisdom
Timeless teachings on dharma, karma, bhakti, and jnana yoga for leading a righteous and purposeful life.
Reflection
This is one of the most celebrated verses of the Gita. Lord Krishna teaches that we should focus on our duty (karma) without attachment to outcomes. This principle of selfless action is the foundation of Karma Yoga.