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Verses and Translation  Verse 1: > धृतराष्ट्र उवाच | > धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सवः | > मामकाः पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत सञ्जय || Translation: > Dhritarashtra said: O Sanjaya, assembled in the holy land of Kurukshetra and desirous to fight, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do? Verse 2: > सञ्जय उवाच | > दृष्ट्वा तु पाण्डवानीकं व्यूढं दुर्योधनस्तदा | > आचार्यमुपसङ्गम्य राजा वचनमब्रवीत् || Translation: > Sanjaya said: O King, after observing the Pandava army arrayed in military formation, King Duryodhana approached his teacher and spoke the following words. Verse 3: > पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् | > व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता || Translation: > Behold, O Teacher, this mighty army of the sons of Pandu, arrayed by your wise disciple, the son of Drupada. Verse 4: > अत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि | > युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथः || Translation: > Here in this army are many heroic bowm...

The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to simply as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is a sacred text of the Hindu religion and is written in the form of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. The Gita addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Key Themes and Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita: Dharma (Duty) : It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duty without attachment to the results. This principle of selfless action is central to the Gita's teachings. Yoga : The Gita outlines various paths to spiritual realization, including Karma Yoga (path of action), Bhakti Yoga (path of devotion), and Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge). Detachment : It teaches the concept of performing one's duties while remaining detached from the outcomes, promoting inner peace and stability. Self-Realization : The text encourages self-inquiry...

The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless spiritual text that offers profound insights into the nature of the self, the purpose of life, and the path to spiritual realization. Its teachings are universal and relevant to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Through its wisdom, the Bhagavad Gita inspires us to live a life of purpose, compassion, and devotion, and to seek the ultimate truth that lies within us all. Q.1 What is the Bhagvad Gita? Hinduism reveres the Bhagavad Gita as a revered religious text. It has 18 chapters and 700 lines and is a section of the epic Mahabharata. The Gita is a speech that Lord Krishna gave to Arjuna when they were fighting at Kurukshetra. In their dialogue, Lord Krishna elaborates on a number of Hindu philosophical ideas, such as self-realization, karma, and dharma. For thousands of years, Hindus have revered and studied the Bhagavad Gita, which is regarded as one of the most significant books ever written.  Q.2 What does the Bhagavad Gita say about the natu...

  Shree Krishna provides many life lessons in the Bhagavad Gita. Here are ten of them: Control Your Mind: Shree Krishna emphasizes the importance of controlling the mind. He states that the mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Perform Your Duty: Shree Krishna urges us to perform our duty without attachment to the outcome. He says that it is better to do your own duty poorly than someone else's duty well. Renounce the Fruit of Your Actions: Shree Krishna advises us to renounce the fruit of our actions. He says that we should perform our actions without being attached to the outcome. Practice Yoga: Shree Krishna explains the importance of practicing yoga. He describes yoga as the path to peace and liberation. Be Equanimous: Shree Krishna advises us to be equanimous. He says that we should be unaffected by pleasure and pain, and treat them both the same. Surrender to God: Shree Krishna advises us to surrender to God. He says that surrendering to God is the ultimate ...

"Whatever action is performed by a great man, common men follow in his footsteps, and whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues."                                                                                                     -- -BHAGAVAD GITA                                The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered texts in Hinduism, and its teachings have influenced people all over the world. The Gita has inspired many famous personalities, both in India and beyond, to seek deeper meaning in their lives and strive for spiritual growth. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most well-known personalities who have been i...