Concepts
Browse core Bhagavad Gita concepts such as dharma, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, sankhya, gunas, and moksha.
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Dharma in the Bhagavad Gita
धर्म
A comprehensive exploration of what "dharma" means within the Bhagavad Gita, analyzing why duty, cosmic order, and right action are central concerns of the text.
Karma Yoga: The Yoga of Action
कर्म योग
A clear, detailed explanation of Karma Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita, detailing the discipline of acting rigorously in the world without being bound by attachment to the fruits of action.
Bhakti Yoga: The Yoga of Devotion
भक्ति योग
An in-depth explanation of Bhakti Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita, covering the path of absolute devotion, surrender, love, and intimacy with the divine.
Sankhya in the Bhagavad Gita
सांख्य
A detailed examination of what Sankhya means within the context of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on metaphysical discernment, knowledge, and the ultimate distinction between the true self and material nature.
The Three Gunas: The Qualities of Nature
गुण
A comprehensive guide to understanding the three gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) in the Bhagavad Gita and how they invisibly govern human action, knowledge, diet, and temperament.
Moksha: Ultimate Liberation
मोक्ष
An expansive explanation of Moksha in the Bhagavad Gita, exploring the concept of absolute liberation, release from the cycle of rebirth, and the culmination of a disciplined spiritual life.