THE BHAGAVAD GITA

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I begin with a prayer to Lord Ganesha, calling him as my Mother, Father, Family, Friend, Wisdom, Wealth and my all. 

 
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GEETHA DYANA SLOKAS

            
            
                    
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Bhagavad Gita - 18 chapters - 700 verses

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Chapter 1 - Arjuna Vishadhayoga - The yoga of dejection of Arjuna

Total Verses 1 to 47
1-11: Description of the fighting qualities of the main warriors on both sides. 
12-19: The Blowing of conches by the warriors on both sides
20-27: Arjuna gives expression to his faint-heartedness, tenderness and grief



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Chapter 2 - Sankhyayoga : The Yoga of Knowledge

Total Verses 1 to 72
1-10: Discussion between Arjuna and Sri Krishna about Arjuna's faint-heartedness
11-30: The yoga of knowledge is described
31-38: Kshatriya's duty to fight is described
39-53: The yoga of selfless action is described
54-72: Marks of the man of stable mind and his glories described



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Chapter 3 - Karmayoga : The yoga of Action
 
Total Verses:  1 to 43
1-8: According to Jnanayoga and Karmayoga, how important is performing duty in a detached way.
9-16: The necessity of performing sacrifices
17-24: The necessity to perform action, on the part of wise and even on the part of God Himself, for the good of the world.
25-35: Marks of the wise and the unwise; instruction about performance of action without attraction and repulsion.
36-43: How to overcome desire.








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