{"id":6859,"date":"2025-06-09T06:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T06:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/?p=6859"},"modified":"2025-06-09T06:32:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T06:32:44","slug":"bhagavad-gita-slokas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arogyayogaschool.com\/blog\/bhagavad-gita-slokas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhagavad Gita Slokas – 18 Important Slokas of Gita"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bhagavad Gita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people consider the Bhagavad Gita one of the most important texts in Hinduism. It is part of the epic Mahabharata. It includes the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna during the battle of Kurukshetra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word “Gita” means song, and the word ‘Bhagavad means the Supreme Being, or God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhagavad Gita Total Slokas and how many chapters in bhagavad gita:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bhagavad Gita comprises more than 700 slokas (verses)<\/strong>. The book divides into 18 chapters, with each chapter focusing on various aspects of life, philosophy, and spirituality. Contact me if you’d need more information about the structure of the book or its teachings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are a few of the most well-known and important Slokas (verses) of the Bhagavad Gita<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bhagavad gita shloka form Chapter 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ma Karmaphalaheturbhurma Te Sangostvakarmani”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation: <\/strong>You are entitled to a right to carry out your tasks, but you’re in no position to enjoy the outcomes from your efforts. Don’t view yourself as the reason for the outcomes of your actions, and don’t let your inaction entangle you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sloka highlights the importance of performing your duty without attachment to the results. It emphasizes the need to be free of things that matter and instead focus on performing one’s duties to the best of one’s ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaning:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This verse teaches the fundamentals of\u00a0selfless action<\/strong>\u00a0(Karma Yoga<\/a>).\u00a0Lord Krishna tells Arjuna to focus on his work and not to worry about the results.\u00a0The outcome, whether it is success or failure, gain or loss, none of these can alter the truthfulness of the action.\u00a0The separation from the results can bring peace and clarity within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to see more shlokas containing translations of particular chapters or themes (e.g. devotion, knowledge, or meditation)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhagavad Geeta 18 Adhyay Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bhagavad Gita Chapter Names-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Arjuna Vishada Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 01)- The Yoga of Arjuna’s Despondency<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sankhya Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 02)- The Yoga of Knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Karma Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 03)- The Yoga of Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 04)- The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation of Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Karma Sanyasa Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 05)- The Yoga of Renunciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Dhyana Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 06)- The Yoga of Meditation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Jnana Vijnana Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 07)- The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Aksara Brahma Yoga<\/strong> (Caput 08)- Yoga Imperituri Absoluti<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga<\/strong> (Caput 09)- Yoga Regalis Scientiae et Regalis Arcani<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Vibhuti Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 10)- The Yoga of Divine Glories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(<\/strong>Chapter 11)- The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Bhakti Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 12)- The Yoga of Devotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 13)- The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0(Chapter 14)- The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas (Qualities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Purushottama Yoga\u00a0<\/strong>(Chapter 15)- The Yoga of the Supreme Divine Personality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga <\/strong>(Chapter 16) –\u00a0A Yoga that addresses the Divide between Divine and Demoniac Natures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga<\/strong> (Chapter 17) – The Yoga concerning the Threefold Classification of Faith<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Moksha Sannyasa Yoga<\/strong> (Chapter 18) – The Yoga of Freedom and Renunciation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Bhagavad Gita in English Chapter 1 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “The Yoga of Arjuna’s Despondency”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita sets the scene for the conversation between Lord Krishna<\/strong> and Arjuna<\/strong>. The battle for Kurukshetra<\/strong> is about to begin. Both the Pandavas<\/strong> and the Kauravas<\/strong> are coming together on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key Events:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. King Dhritarashtra<\/strong>\u00a0is requesting his charioteer Sanjaya to tell him what’s going on in the battlefield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Sanjaya<\/strong>\u00a0describes the battles between the two sides and their plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Arjuna<\/strong> is a famous warrior from the Pandavas. He asks Lord Krishna<\/strong>, his charioteer, to drive the chariot between the two armies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Arjuna sees his family, students, teachers, and friends on both sides. They are ready to kill and fight each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In the midst of\u00a0sadness, compassion along with moral confusion<\/strong>\u00a0Arjuna’s mind is confused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Arjuna\u00a0is not willing to engage<\/strong>\u00a0He stifles the bow (Gandiva) and lies in his chariot, in a state of grief.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Theme of Chapter 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This chapter focuses on emotions<\/strong>, moral dilemma<\/strong> and an overall human struggle for the duty of attachment and duty<\/strong>. The chapter shows Arjuna as a symbol for anyone facing a conflict between duty and personal desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Important Verse (1.28-30 – Arjuna’s Despair):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      “I see my kin waiting here, eager to engage in a fight. My legs are weak and my mouth gets dry and my entire body shakes and my hair stands at an end. “<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      This emotional breakdown can lead to Chapter 2, in which Krishna commences his spiritual direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      18 Important Slokas of Bhagavad Gita <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      1. Arjuna Vishada Yoga (Chapter 1, Verse 28-29)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Drstvemam svajanam krsna Yuyu<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      Sidanti Mama gatrani makham ca parisusyati<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      My legs fall apart and my mouth gets unclean, my whole body is trembling and my hair hangs at an end.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      2. Sankhya Yoga (Chapter 2, Verse 47)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Karmany-evadhikaras Te Ma Phleshu the kadachana<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      ma karma phala-hetur bhur ma te sango’stvakarmani’\u2022<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      You have the right to perform your duties; however, you do not have the entitlement to see the results of your efforts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      3. Karma Yoga (Chapter 3, Verse 19)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Tasmad asaktah Satatam Karyam the karma samachara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Asakto the hy acharan karma param apam purusah<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      So do your work without attachment. A person who is free of attachment reaches the status of the supreme.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      4. Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Chapter 4, Verse 7-8)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      yad\u0101 yad\u0101 hi dharmasya gl\u0101nir bhavati bh\u0101rata |
      abhyutth\u0101nam adharmasya tad\u0101tm\u0101na\u1e41 s\u1e5bij\u0101my aham ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      When there is a fall in righteousness, and a rise in unrighteousness, I reveal Myself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      5. Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Chapter 5, Verse 10)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      brahma\u1e47y \u0101dh\u0101ya karm\u0101\u1e47i sa\u1e45ga\u1e41 tyaktv\u0101 karoti ya\u1e25 |
      lipyate na sa p\u0101pena padma-patram iv\u0101mbhas\u0101 ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      A person who does actions without attachment like a lotus flower in the water, is not influenced in the face of sin.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      6. Dhyana Yoga (Chapter 6, Verse 6)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      bandhur \u0101tm\u0101tmanas tasya yen\u0101tmaiv\u0101tman\u0101 jita\u1e25 |
      an\u0101tmanas tu \u015batrutve vartet\u0101tmaiva \u015batru-vat ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      To those who have mastered the mind, the brain is the greatest friend. for those who have not succeeded, it’s the most formidable foe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      7. Jnana Vijnana Yoga (Chapter 7, Verse 7)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Matta\u1e25 paratara\u1e41 n\u0101nyat ki\u00f1chid asti dhana\u00f1jaya |
      mayi sarvam ida\u1e41 prota\u1e41 s\u016btre ma\u1e47i-ga\u1e47\u0101 iva ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      Nothing is more superior than Me. Everything is tied to Me like pearls strung on thread.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      8. Aksara Brahma Yoga (Chapter 8, Verse 5)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      anta-k\u0101le ca m\u0101m eva smaran muktv\u0101 kalevaram |
      ya\u1e25 pray\u0101ti sa mad-bh\u0101va\u1e41 y\u0101ti n\u0101sty atra sa\u1e41\u015baya\u1e25 ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      Anyone who remembers Me in the moment of death, attains My nature. Of this it is clear.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      9. Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (Chapter 9, Verse 22)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      anany\u0101\u015b chintayanto m\u0101\u1e41 ye jan\u0101\u1e25 paryup\u0101sate |
      te\u1e63\u0101\u1e41 nity\u0101bhiyukt\u0101n\u0101\u1e41 yoga-k\u1e63ema\u1e41 vah\u0101my aham ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      The ones who follow me with unwavering dedication, I personally take care of their needs and safeguard their possessions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      10. Vibhuti Yoga (Chapter 10, Verse 20)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      aham \u0101tm\u0101 gu\u1e0d\u0101ke\u015ba sarva-bh\u016bt\u0101\u015baya-sthita\u1e25 |
      aham \u0101di\u015b ca madhya\u1e41 ca bh\u016bt\u0101n\u0101m anta eva ca ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      I am the Self, O Arjuna, seated in the hearts of all beings; I am the beginning, middle, and end of all.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      11. Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga (Chapter 11, Verse 32)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      k\u0101lo ‘smi loka-k\u1e63haya-k\u1e5bt prav\u1e5biddho
      lok\u0101n sam\u0101hartum iha prav\u1e5bitta\u1e25 ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      “I am Time the greatest destroyer of all the worlds and has come to take over all mankind.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      12. Bhakti Yoga (Chapter 12, Verse 15)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      yasmat no ‘dvijate loko lokan no ‘dvijate ca yah |
      harsha-marsha-bhayodvegair mukto yah sa ca me priyah ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      He who does not disturb the world and is not disturbed by it, who is free from joy, envy, fear, and anxiety, is dear to Me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      13. Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (Chapter 13, Verse 27)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      arva-yoni\u1e63u kaunteya m\u016brtaya\u1e25 sambhavanti y\u0101\u1e25 |
      t\u0101s\u0101\u1e41 brahma mahad yonir aha\u1e41 b\u012bja-prada\u1e25 pit\u0101 ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      Whatever forms arise in wombs and wombs, O Arjuna the grand Brahman has their mother’s womb. I am the Father who gives seeds.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      14. Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (Chapter 14, Verse 5)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      sattva\u1e41 rajas tama iti gu\u1e47\u0101\u1e25 prak\u1e5biti-sambhav\u0101\u1e25 |
      nibadhnanti mah\u0101-b\u0101ho dehe dehinam avyayam ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      The 3 types The three modes – Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas are the result from nature, connect the immortal soul in the human body.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      15. Purushottama Yoga (Chapter 15, Verse 7)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      mamaivamso jiva-loke jiva-bhutah sanatanah |<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      manah-shashthanindriyani prakriti-sthani karshati ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      The living beings in this world are My eternal fragments; they struggle with the senses and the mind.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      16. Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (Chapter 16, Verse 3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      teja\u1e25 k\u1e63ham\u0101 dh\u1e5biti\u1e25 \u015baucham adroho n\u0101ti-m\u0101nit\u0101 |
      bhavanti sampada\u1e41 daiv\u012bm abhij\u0101tasya bh\u0101rata ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      Invigoration, forgiveness, strength, innocence, and independence from malice are all holy traits. They show a lack of pride.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      17. Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (Chapter 17, Verse 3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Sattv\u0101nur\u016bp\u0101 sarvasya \u015bhraddh\u0101 bhavati bh\u0101rata |
      \u015bhraddh\u0101-mayo ‘ya\u1e41 puru\u1e63ho yo yac-chraddha\u1e25 sa eva sa\u1e25 ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      The faith of a person is determined by the personality of every person’s faith is what it is.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      18. Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Chapter 18, Verse 66)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      sarva-dharm\u0101n parityajya m\u0101m eka\u1e41 \u015bhara\u1e47a\u1e41 vraja |
      aha\u1e41 tv\u0101\u1e41 sarva-p\u0101pebhyo mok\u1e63ayi\u1e63y\u0101mi m\u0101 \u015bucah\u0323 ||<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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      Give up all forms of obligation and surrender to me; I will free you from your sins and don’t be afraid.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      How many verses in bhagavad gita – how many shlokas in geeta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The\u00a0Bhagavad Gita<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has an entire collection of\u00a0700 shlokas (700 verses)<\/strong>, spread across\u00a018 chapters<\/strong>.\u00a0The verses form part of the Indian epic\u00a0Mahabharata<\/strong>\u00a0specifically, the\u00a0Bhishma Parva<\/strong>\u00a0(Book of Bhishma).\u00a0The Gita is a conversation between Lord Krishna<\/strong> and Arjuna<\/strong>. It provides spiritual wisdom and guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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