Arjuna's Despair: Arjuna, a warrior prince, is overwhelmed with grief and confusion as he prepares for battle against his own relatives. He lays down his weapons and refuses to fight, seeking guidance from his charioteer, Krishna.
The Yoga of Knowledge: Krishna teaches Arjuna about the nature of the self and the universe, explaining the difference between the temporary material body and the eternal spiritual soul. He encourages Arjuna to perform his duty as a warrior without attachment to the results of his actions.
The Yoga of Action: Krishna explains the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, emphasizing the value of action over inaction. He also introduces the concept of yajna, or sacrifice, as a means of attaining spiritual growth.
The Yoga of Wisdom: Krishna reveals his divine nature and explains the cyclical nature of existence, emphasizing the importance of understanding and following the eternal principles of dharma.
The Yoga of Renunciation: Krishna discusses the importance of renunciation and detachment from material desires in achieving spiritual liberation. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining equanimity in both success and failure.
The Yoga of Meditation: Krishna teaches Arjuna the practice of yoga and meditation as a means of calming the mind and achieving union with the divine. He explains the challenges and rewards of the yogic path.
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom: Krishna explains the difference between the divine and material energies and emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the divine. He also explains how to achieve true knowledge and wisdom.
The Yoga of Imperishable Brahman: Krishna teaches Arjuna about the nature of Brahman, the supreme reality, and the process of attaining liberation through the practice of yoga and devotion.
The Yoga of Sovereign Knowledge and Sovereign Mystery: Krishna explains his divine nature and the principles of devotion, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to him and performing actions as an offering to him.
The Yoga of Divine Manifestations: Krishna reveals his many divine manifestations and explains their significance, emphasizing the importance of seeing all beings as part of the divine.
The Yoga of the Vision of the Cosmic Form: Krishna reveals his cosmic form to Arjuna, showing him the infinite and all-encompassing nature of the divine. Arjuna is awed and overwhelmed by the vision.
The Yoga of Devotion: Krishna explains the nature of devotion and the importance of surrendering to him, emphasizing the need to cultivate a pure and loving heart.
The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field: Krishna explains the nature of the field (the material body) and the knower of the field (the eternal soul), emphasizing the importance of understanding the difference between the two.
The Yoga of the Three Modes of Material Nature: Krishna explains the three modes of material nature (goodness, passion, and ignorance) and their influence on human behaviour and consciousness. He emphasizes the importance of transcending these modes through spiritual practice.
The Yoga of the Supreme Spirit: Krishna explains the nature of the Supreme Spirit and the process of realizing it through spiritual practice. He emphasizes the importance of detachment and devotion.
The Yoga of the Divine and Demonic Natures: Krishna describes the characteristics of the divine and demonic natures and their influence on human behaviour. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating divine qualities.
The Yoga of the Threefold Faith: Krishna explains the threefold nature of faith (sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic) and their influence on human behaviour. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating
The Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's duty without any attachment to the results, and the path of knowledge and action that leads to liberation. The chapter also covers topics like the nature of sacrifice, the different types of renunciation, and the qualities of a true sannyasi. It concludes with Lord Krishna emphasises the importance of understanding and following the teachings of the Gita.