Gita in 18 Days

Synopsis Shri Krishna noted his most divine and the utmost secret knowledge that is recited in Gita in this chapter. He describes the three natures (satvik, rajasik, and tamasik) of sacrifice, knowledge, duties, performance, intellect, determination and happiness. He also describes a sankhya yogi and a karma yogi and their lifestyles. He presents the realistic view of caste categories (brahman, kshatriya, vaishya and shudra). Finally, Krishna asks Arjuna, “Have you understood the Gita?” Arjuna replies that his dilemma has ended and he no longer had any doubts in his mind. He is ready to shed his inhibitions and is prepared to fight. His attachments vanish, the dust on the mirror is cleared and Arjuna is ready for the war.

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna explains what is faith and its different types: saatvik, rajasik, and tamasik He explains the three types of yagna (offerings), daan (donations), and tap (penance) linked to satvik, rajasik, and tamasik nature of beings.

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna explains how different people react in the same situation. At times, when one needs help, some reach out to help while some keep away. Why do people behave differently?

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna answers the questions: Who are we? Where have we come from?

Synopsis Everything that happens in this universe is because of the following three natures: Satvik nature is the vision of equality and selfless duties. Tamasik nature is ignorance and madness. Rajasik nature is the never-ending desire and greed. Krishna explains the influences of these three natures on us and how our behavior depends on the above characters. He also describes these natures as bonds between the soul and the body. The body and the mind follow the character and act accordingly.

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna talks about the kshetra (our body) and kshetrajna (us). Our body is our territory. To know oneself is kshetrajna.

Synopsis Arjuna asks, ‘Who is an excellent devotee? The one devoted to the formless one or the one dedicated to the physical form of god?’ To answer this, Krishna explains different types of devotions in this chapter.

Synopsis In this chapter, Arjuna desires to see Krishna’s vishwaroop (divine form). Krishna displays his vishwaroopa to Arjuna in this chapter. Arjuna could see the entire universe in Krishna’s form, which ascertains Krishna’s omnipresence. This divine form is the most kept secret that is unknown to anyone until Krishna decides to display it to Arjuna on the battlefield.

Synopsis Arjuna is still not convinced by Krishna’s explanations in the past few chapters that Krishna is the Divine Force behind everything. Arjuna wants to know the exact form of Krishna to whom he can offer his devotion. To answer this, Krishna repeats his philosophy in this chapter. He reiterates that he is omnipresent and found in every being. To be specific, Krishna illustrates few forms so that Arjuna can relate to them. The pinnacle of any form (good or bad) is Krishna.

Synopsis In this chapter, Krishna describes the secret of science and knowledge that frees one of karm bondage.