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    XI hn=um=t=en=m=/ v=s=udev=s=u t=] dev=] k]:s=c==[=Urm=d*n=m=

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|2

    The mighty Bh$^ma, the eldest man of the Kuru dynasty,roared as a lion and blew his conch loudly, bringing joyto Duryodhana. (1.12)

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    International Gita Society, USA 3Sa= jaya said: O King, Lord K&^[a, as requested byArjuna, placed the best of all the chariots in the midst ofthe two armies facing Bh$^ma, Dro[a, and all otherKings, and said to Arjuna: Behold these assembledKurus! (1.24-25)

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|4

    kulak^ayak&ta= do^a= mitradrohe ca p|takamk:q=] n= Ne y=m=< asm==iB=/ p==p==d:y==/ ++++sa=karo narak|yaiva kulaghn|n|= kulasya ca patanti pitaro hye^|= lupta pi[#odaka kriy|+

    This brings the family and the slayers of the family tohell because the spirits of their ancestors are degradedwhen deprived of ceremonial offerings of rice-ball andwater. (1.42)

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    International Gita Society, USA 5CHAPTER 2

    s==]Ky=y==eg=/TRANSCENDENTAL KNOWLEDGE

    s=]j=y= Wv==c=t=] t=q== k&:p=y==iv={!m=

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    evam uktv| h&^$ke%a= gu#|ke%a+ para=tapana yotsya iti govindam uktv| t~^[$= babh~va ha

    Sa= jaya said: O King, after speaking like this to LordK&^[a, the mighty Arjuna said to K&^[a: I shall not fight,and he became silent. (2.09)

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    International Gita Society, USA 7n= hny=t=ehny=m==n=e x=rIre ++++

    na j|yate mriyate v| kad|cinn|ya= bh~tv| bhavit| v| na bh~ya+ajo nitya+ %|%vatoya= pur|[ona hanyate hanyam|ne %ar$re

    The Spirit (tm|) is neither born, nor does it die at anytime. It does not come into being or cease to exist. It isunborn, eternal, permanent, and primeval. The Spirit isnot destroyed when the body is destroyed. (See also KaU2.18) (2.20)

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|8

    O Arjuna, the Spirit that dwells in the body of all beingsis eternally indestructible. Therefore, you should notmourn for any body. (2.30)

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    International Gita Society, USA 9A Karma-yog$ has a resolute determination for God-realization, O Arjuna, but the desires of one who works toenjoy the fruits of work are endless and many-branched.(2.41)

    y==m=v=dnty=< aiv=p=xc=t=/ +v=edv==drt==/ p==q=** n==ny=d< ast=Iit= v==idn=/ ++++y|m im|= pu^pit|= v|ca= pravadanty avipa%cita+

    vedav|darat|+ p|rtha n|nyad ast$ti v|dina+

    The misguided ones who delight in the melodious

    chanting of the Veda without understanding the realpurpose of the Vedas think, O Arjuna, there is nothingelse in the Vedas except the rituals for the sole purpose ofobtaining heavenly enjoyment. (2.42)

    k:=m==tm==n=/ sv=g=*p=r= j=nm=k:m=*f:D=p=>d=m=:y==iv=x=e{=b=hu D==] B==eg=Exv=y=*g=it=] p=>it= ++++k|m|tm|na+ svargapar| janma karma phala prad|mkriy| vi%e^a bahul|= bhogai%varya gati= prati

    They are dominated by material desires and consider theattainment of heaven as the highest goal of life. Theyengage in specific rites for the sake of prosperity andenjoyment. Rebirth is the result of their action. (See alsoKaU 2.05, IsU 09) (2.43)

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    janma bandha vinirmukt|+ pada= gacchantyan|mayam

    Wise Karma-yogis are freed from the bondage of rebirthby renouncing the selfish attachment to the fruits of allwork and attain a blissful divine state. (2.51)

    y=d= t=em==ehk:D=D=] b=ui3r< vy=it=t=ir{y=it= +

    t=d= g=nt==s= in=v=e* d] X=et=vy=sy= Xut=sy= c= ++++yad| te moha kalila= buddhir vyatitari^yatitad| gant|si nirveda= %rotavyasya %rutasya ca

    When your intellect completely pierces the veil ofconfusion, then you will become indifferent to what hasbeen heard and what is to be heard from the scriptures.(2.52)

    Xuit=iv=p=>it=p== t=e y=d= sq==sy=it= in=xc=D== +s=m==Q==v=c=D== b=ui3s=< t=d= y==eg=m=< av==psy=s= ++++%ruti vipratipann| te yad| sth|syati ni%cal|

    sam|dh|vacal| buddhis tad| yogam av|psyasi

    When your intellect that is confused by the conflictingopinions and the ritualistic doctrine of the Vedas shallstay steady and firm, concentrating on the SupremeBeing, then you shall attain the union with the SupremeBeing in trance (Sam|dhi). (2.53)

    aj=u*n= Wv==c= sq=t=p=>Nsy= k:= B=={== s=m==iQ=sq=sy= ke:x=v= +sq=t=Q=I/ ik]: p=>B=={=e t= k:m=j=et= k:m=< ++++arjuna uv|casthita praj@asya k| bh|^| sam|dhisthasya ke%avasthitadh$+ ki= prabh|^eta kim |s$ta vrajeta kim

    Arjuna said: O K&^[a, what are the marks of anenlightened (Sthita-praj@a) person whose intellect issteady? How does a person of steady intellect speak?How does such a person sit and walk? (2.54)

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=p=>j=h=it= y=d= k:=m==n=s=B=]m=n=/ ++++yatato hyapi kaunteya puru^asya vipa%cita+

    indriy|[i pram|th$ni haranti prasabha= mana+

    Restless senses, O Arjuna, forcibly carry away the mindof even a wise person striving for perfection. (2.60)

    t==in= s=v==*[= s=]y=my= y=ukt= a=s=It= m=tp=r/ +v=x=eih y=sy=e n7y==[= t=sy= p=>N= p=>it={@t== ++++t|ni sarv|[i sa=yamya yukta |s$ta matpara+va%e hi yasyendriy|[i tasya praj@| prati !hit|

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    International Gita Society, USA 11One should fix ones mind on Me with lovingcontemplation after bringing the senses under control.Ones intellect becomes steady when ones senses areunder complete control. (2.61)

    Qy==y=t==e iv={=y==n=]x==d[=xy=it= ++++krodh|d bhavati sa=moha+ sa=moh|t sm&tivibhrama+sm&ti bhra=%|d buddhin|%o buddhin|%|t pra[a%yati

    Delusion or wild ideas arise from anger. The mind is

    bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when themind is bewildered. One falls from the right path whenreasoning is destroyed. (2.63)

    r=g=8e {=iv=y=ukt=Est=u iv={=y==n=s==des=v=*du/K==n==] h=in=rs=c=et=s==e=x=u b=ui3/ p=y=*v=it={@t=e++++pras|de sarva du+kh|n|= h|nir asyopaj|yateprasannacetaso hy|%u buddhi+ paryavati^!hate

    All sorrows are destroyed upon attainment of tranquillity.The intellect of such a tranquil person soon becomescompletely steady and united with the Eternal Being(Brahma). (2.65)

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|12

    sthitv|sy|m antak|lepi brahma nirv|[am &cchati

    O Arjuna, this is the superconscious (Br|hm$) state.Attaining this state, one is no longer deluded. Gainingthis state, even at the end of ones life, a person attainsBrahma-nirv|[a (or becomes one with the Absolute).(2.72).

    t=ts=idit= XIm=4g=v=1It==s=Up=in={=ts=ub=>>>iv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==de s==]Ky=y==eg==en==m= i8t=Iy==eeCQy==y=/ ++OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsu

    brahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|des|=khyayogo

    n|ma dvit$yodhy|ya+

    Thus ends the second chapter named TranscendentalKnowledge of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|,

    the scripture of yoga, dealing with the scienceof the Absolute in the form of the dialogue

    between r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= t=&t=Iy==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 3

    k:m=*y==eg=/PATH OF KARMA-YOGA

    aj=u*n= Wv==c=jy==y=s=I c=et=< k:m=*[=s=< t=e m=t== b=ui3r< j=n==d*n= +

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    International Gita Society, USA 13Perform your obligatory duty because working is indeedbetter than sitting idle. Even the maintenance of yourbody would be impossible without work. (3.08)

    y=N=q==*t=< k:m=*[==eCny=F= D==ek:=eCy=] k:m=*b=nQ=n=/ +t=dq=*]k:m=*k:=E nt=ey= m=ukt=s=Vj==/ s=&{!j==p=it=/ +an=en= p=>s=iv={y=Qv=m=< A{= v==eCstv=

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|14

    k:m=*[=Ev= ih s=]s=i3m=hm=ee v==ip= s=]p=xy=n=

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    International Gita Society, USA 15Those who always practice this teaching of Mine withfaith (or full attention and sincerity) and free from cavil

    are freed from the bondage of Karma. But, those whocarp at My teaching and do not practice it should beconsidered ignorant of all knowledge, senseless, and lost.(3.31-32)

    s=x=]c=e{!t=esv=sy==/ p=>k&:t=erh/ ik:}k:ir{y=it= ++++sad&%a= ce^!ate svasy|+ prak&ter j@|nav|n apiprak&ti= y|nti bh~t|ni nigraha+ ki= kari^yati

    All beings follow their nature. Even the wise actaccording to their own nature. What, then, is the value ofsense restraint? (3.33)

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|16

    eva= buddhe+ para= buddhv| sa=stabhy|tm|nam|tman| jahi %atru= mah|b|ho k|marupa= dur|sadam

    Thus, knowing the Self (tm|) to be superior to theintellect and controlling the mind by the intellect (that ispurified by spiritual practices), one must kill this mightyenemy, lust (K|ma), O Arjuna. (See also KaU 3.03-.06)

    (3.43)

    t=ts=idit= XIm=4g=v=1It==s=Up=in={=ts=u b=>>>>iv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==dek:m=*y==eg==e n==m= t=&t=Iy==eCQy==y=/ ++

    OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|de

    karmayogon|ma t&t$yodhy|ya+

    Thus ends the third chapter named Path of Karma-yogaof the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|, the scripture of

    yoga,

    dealing with the science of the Absolute in theform of the dialogue betweenr$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= c=t=uq==e*CQy==y=/CHAPTER 4

    N=n=k:m=*s=]ny==s=y==eg=/PATH OF RENUNCIATION WITH

    KNOWLEDGEXIB=g=v==n=uv==c=wm=] iv=v=sv=t=e y==e g=] p=>=ekt=v==n=

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    v=It=r=g=B=y=k>:=eQ== m=nm=y== m==m=< Wp==iXt==/ +b=hv==eN=n=t=p=s== p=U t== m=4=v=m=p=6nt=e t==]s=< t=q=Ev= B=j==my=hm=

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|18

    in=r=x=Irh/ +x==rIr] ke:v=D=]k:m=* ku:v=*n==p=*[=]b=> hiv=r< b=>=gn==Eb=>[== hut=m=Ev= t=en= g=nt=vy=] b=>k:m=*s=m==iQ=n== ++++ brahm|rpa[a= brahma havir brahm|gnau brahma[|hutam

    brahmaiva tena gantavya= brahmakarma sam|dhin|

    Eternal Being (Brahma) is the oblation. Brahma is theclarified butter. The oblation is poured by Brahma intothe fire of Brahma. Brahma shall be realized by one whoconsiders everything as (a manifestation or) an act ofBrahma. (Also see 9.16) (4.24)

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    International Gita Society, USA 19Av=]b=huiv=Q== y=N= iv=t=t== b=>[==e m=uK=e +k:m=*j==n=

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|20

    XIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==de N=n=k:m=*s=]ny==s=y==eg==e n==m= c=t=uq==e*CQy==y=/ ++OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsu

    brahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|deJ@|nakarmasa=ny|sayogo

    n|ma caturthodhy|ya+Thus ends the fourth chapter named Path ofRenunciation with Knowledge of the Upani^ad of theBhagavadg$t|, the

    scripture of yoga, dealing with the science of theAbsolute in the form of the dialoguebetween r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= p=Jc=m==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 5k:m=*s=]ny==s=y==eg=/

    PATH OF RENUNCIATION

    aj=*un= Wv==c=s=]ny==s=] k:m=*[==] k& :{[= p=un=r< y==eg=]c= x=]s=s= +y=c%Mey= At=y==erU ih s=uin=xc=t=m=

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    International Gita Society, USA 21taking, as well as opening and closing the eyes, aSa=ny|s$ believes that only the senses are operating upontheir objects. (See also 3.27, 13.29, and 14.19) (5.08-09)

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    na prah&^yet priya= pr|pya nodvijet pr|pyac|priyamsthirabuddhir asa=m~#ho brahmavid brahma[isthita+

    One who neither rejoices on obtaining what is pleasantnor grieves on obtaining the unpleasant, who has a steadymind, who is undeluded, and who is a knower of Eternal

    Being (Brahma)

    such a person eternally abides withBrahma. (5.20)

    b==sp=x=e*{v=< as=kt==tm== iv=ndty==tm=in= y=t=< s=uK=m=y==eg=y=ukt==tm== s=uK=m=< aZ=y=m=< axn=ut=e ++++ b|hyaspar%e^v asakt|tm| vindaty|tmani yatsukhamsa brahmayoga yukt|tm| sukham ak^ayam a%nute

    Such a person who is in union with the Eternal Being(Brahma) becomes unattached to external sensual pleasures by discovering the joy of the Self through

    contemplation and enjoys transcendental bliss. (5.21)

    y=eih s=]sp=x=* j== B==eg== du/K=y==en=y= Av= t=e +a=6nt=v=nt=/ k:=Ent=e y= n= t=e{=u rm=t=e b=uQ=/ ++++ye hi sa=spar%aj| bhog| du+khayonaya eva te|dy anta vanta+ kaunteya na te^u ramate budha+

    Sensual pleasures are, in fact, the source of misery andhave a beginning and an end. Therefore, the wise, OArjuna, do not rejoice in sensual pleasures. (See also18.38) (5.22)

    x=kn==et=IhEv= y=/ s==e$u ] p=>=kB=Ut==eCiQ=g=c%it= ++++yonta+ sukhontar|r|mas tath|ntarjyotir eva ya+sa yog$ brahmanirv|[a= brahmabh~todhigacchati

    One who finds happiness with the Eternal Being(Brahma), who rejoices Brahma within, and who is

    illuminated by Self-knowledge such a yog$ attainsBrahma-nirv|[a and goes to the Supreme Being (Para-Brahma). (5.24)

    D=B=nt=e b=>in=v==*[=m=< P{=y=/ Z=I[=k:Dm={==/ + %nn=8EQ== y=t==tm==n=/ s=v=*B=U t=iht=e rt==/ ++++labhante brahmanirv|[a= &^aya+ k^$[akalma^|+

    chinnadvaidh| yat|tm|na+ sarvabh~tahite rat|+

    Seers whose sins (or imperfections) are destroyed, whosedoubts have been dispelled by Self-knowledge (J@|na),whose minds are disciplined, and who are engaged in thewelfare of all beings, attain the Supreme Being (Par-Brahma). (5.25)

    k:=m=k>:=eQ=iv=y=ukt==n==] y=t=In==]y=t=c=et=s==m=< +aiB=t==e b=>in=v==*[=] v=t=*t=eiv=idt==tm=n==m==[==p==n==E s=m==Ek& :tv== n==s==By=nt=rc==ir[==E ++++spar%|n k&tv| bahir b|hy|=% cak^u% caiv|ntre

    bhruvo+pr|[|p|nau samau k&tv| n|s|bhyantarac|ri[auy=t=en7y=m=n==eb=u i3r< m=uuin=r< m==eZ=p=r=y=[=/ +iv=g=t=ec%=B=y=k>:=eQ==e y=/ s=d= m=ukt= Av= s=/ ++++yatendriya manobuddhir munir mok^a par|ya[a+vigatecch| bhaya krodho ya+ sad| mukta eva sa+

    A sage is, in truth, liberated by renouncing all senseenjoyments, fixing the eyes and the mind (at animaginary black dot) between the eye brows, equalizingthe breath moving through the nostrils (by Kriy|techniques), keeping the senses, mind, and intellect under

    control, having salvation (Mukti) as the prime goal, andbecoming free from lust, anger, and fear. (5.27-28)

    B==ekt==r]y=Nt=p=s==] s=v=*D==ek:m=hexv=rm=>iv=6=y==]y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==dee k:m=*s=]ny==s=y==eg==en==m= p=Jc=m==eCQy==y=/ ++

    OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|de

    karmasa=ny|sayogon|ma pa@camodhy|ya+

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    International Gita Society, USA 23Thus ends the fifth chapter named Path of Renunciation

    of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|, the scripture ofyoga,

    dealing with the science of the Absolute in theform of the dialogue between

    r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= {={@=eCQy==y=/

    CHAPTER 6a=tm=s=]y=m=y==eg=/

    PATH OF MEDITATION

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=an==iXt=/ k:m=*f:D=] k:=y=*] k:m=*k:r=eit= y=/ +s= s=]ny==s=I c= y==eg=I c= n= in=rgn=r:y=/ ++++%r$ bhagav|n uv|caan|%rita+ karma phala= k|rya= karma karoti ya+sa sa=ny|s$ ca yog$ ca na niragnir na c|kriya+

    The Supreme Lord said: One who performs theprescribed duty without seeking its fruit (for personalenjoyment) is a renunciant (Sa=ny|s$) and a Karma-yog$.One does not become Sa=ny|s$ merely by not lightingthe fire, and one does not become a yog$ merely byabstaining from work. (6.01)

    y=]s=]ny==s=m==hu r< y==eg=] t=]iv=i3 p==[#v= +n=

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|24

    x=uc==E dex=ep=> it={@=py= sq=rm=] m=n=/ k& :tv== y=t=ic=T=en7y=ik>:y=/ +Wp=iv=xy==s=n=e y=uJ=eZy= n==s=k:=g=>] sv=] idx=xc==n=v=D==ek:y=n=< ++++sama= k|ya%irogr$va= dh|rayann acala= sthira+sa=prek^ya n|sik|gra= sva= di%a% c|navalokayanp=>x==nt==tm== iv=g=t=B=Irc==irv=>t=e sq=t=/ +m=n=/ s=]y=my= m=cc=T==e y=ukt= a=s=It= m=tp=r/ ++++pra%|nt|tm| vigatabh$r brahmac|rivrate sthita+mana+ sa=yamya maccitto yukta |s$ta matpara+

    One should sit by holding the waist, spine, chest, neck,and head erect, motionless and steady; fix the eyes andthe mind steadily on the tip (or front) of the nose withoutlooking around; make your mind serene and fearless,practice celibacy; have the mind under control, think ofMe, and have Me as the supreme goal. (See also 4.29,5.27, 8.10, and 8.12) (6.13-14)

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    International Gita Society, USA 25After Self-realization (SR), one does not regard any othergain superior to SR. Established in SR, one is not movedeven by the greatest calamity. (6.22)

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    The Bhagavad-G$t|26

    tasy|ha= nigraha= manye v|yor iva sudu^karam

    Arjuna said: O K&^[a, You have said that the yoga ofmeditation is characterized by equanimity of mind, butdue to restlessness of the mind, I do not perceive it assteady. Because the mind, indeed, is very unsteady,turbulent, powerful, and obstinate, O K&^[a. I thinkrestraining the mind is as difficult as restraining the wind.

    (6.33-34)XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=as=]x=y=]m=h=b==h=e m=n==eduin=*g=>h]c=D=m==p= wit= m=e m=it=/ +v=xy==tm=n== t=uy=t=t== x=ky==eCv==pt=um=< Wp==y=t=/ ++++asa=yat|tman| yogo du^pr|pa iti me mati+va%y|tman| tu yatat| %akyov|ptum up|yata+

    In My opinion, yoga is difficult for the one whose mindis not subdued. However, yoga is attainable by the personof subdued mind who strives through proper means.(6.36)

    aj=u*n= Wv==c=ay=it=/ X3y==ep=et==e y==eg==c==py= y==e g=s=]s=i3] k:=] g=it=]k&:{[= g=c%it= ++++arjuna uv|caayati+ %raddhayopeto yog|c calitam|nasa+apr|pya yogasa=siddhi= k|= gati= k&^[a gacchati

    Arjuna said: What is the destination of the faithful whodeviate from the path of meditation and fail to attainyogic perfection due to an unsubdued mind, O K&^[a?(6.37)

    k:icc=n=< n==eB=y=iv=B=> {!x=< %nn==B=>m=it={@=em=h=b==h=e iv=m=U $=eb=>[=/ p=iq= ++++kaccin nobhayavibhra^!a% chinn|bhram iva na%yatiaprati^!ho mah|b|ho vim~#ho brahma[a+ pathi

    Do they not perish like a dispersing cloud, O K&^[a,having lost both (yoga and Bhoga, the heavenly andworldly pleasures), supportless and bewildered on thepath of Self-realization? (6.38)

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    K&^[a) am the source of the origin as well as thedissolution of the entire universe. (See also 13.26) (7.06)

    m=T=/ p=rt=r] n==ny=t=[=v=/ s=v=*v=ede{=u x=bd/ K=e p==Eo{=] n=&{=u++++rasoham apsu kaunteya prabh|smi %a%is~ryayo+pra[ava+ sarva vede^u %abda+ khe pauru^a= n&^up=u[y==e g=nQ=/ p=&iq=vy==]c= t=ej=xc==sm= iv=B==v=s==E +j=Iv=n=]s=v=*B=Ut=e {=u t=p=x=

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    t=e b=> t=d>iv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==deN=n=iv=N=n=y==eg==en==m= s=pt=m==eCQy==y=/ ++

    OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|de

    j@|navij@|nayogon|ma saptamodhy|ya+

    Thus ends the seventh chapter named Self-knowledgeand Enlightenment of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|,

    the scripture of yoga, dealing with the science of the

    Absolute in the form of the dialoguebetween r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= a{!m==eCQy==y=/

    CHAPTER 8aZ=rb=>y==eg=/

    THE ETERNAL BRAHMA

    aj=*un= Wv==c=ik:} t=d< b=> ik:m==ekt=m=< aiQ=dEv=] ik:m=y==[=k:=D=ec= k:q=] Ney==eCs= in=y=t==tm=B=/ ++++adhiyaj@a+ katha= kotra dehesmin madhus~danapray|[ak|le ca katha= j@eyosi niyat|tmabhi+

    Arjuna said: O K&^[a, who is the Eternal Being(Brahma)? What is Adhy|tma, or the nature of theEternal Being? What is Karma? Who are the mortalbeings (Adhibh~ta)? And who are divine Beings

    (Adhidaiva)? Who is the Supersoul (Adhiyaj@a), and howdoes He dwell in the body? How can You be rememberedat the time of death by those who have control over theirminds, O K&^[a? (8.01-02)

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=aZ=r]b=> p=rm=] sv=B==v==eCQy==tm=m=< Wcy=t=e+B=Ut=B==v==e 4v=k:r=e iv=s=g=*/ k:m=*s=]iNt=/ ++++%r$ bhagav|n uv|caak^ara= brahma parama= svabh|vodhy|tmamucyate bh~tabh|vodbhavakaro visarga+ karmasa=j@ita+

    The Supreme Lord said: The immutable tm| (Spirit) is

    called Brahma (Eternal Being). The nature (including theinherent power of cognition and desire) of Brahma iscalled Adhy|tma. The creative power of Brahma thatcauses manifestation of the living entity (J$va) is calledKarma. (8.03)

    aiQ=B=Ut=]Z=r=e B==v=/ p=uo{=xc==iQ=dEv=t=m=

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    The dwellers of all the worlds up to and including theworld of Brahm|, the creator are subject to themiseries of repeated birth and death. But, after attainingMe, O Arjuna, one does not take birth again. (See also9.25) (8.16)

    s=hs=>y=ug=p=y=*nt=m=D=Iy=nt=e t=F=Ev==vy=kt=s=]Nke: ++++avyakt|d vyaktaya+ sarv|+ prabhavanty ahar|game

    r|try|game pral$yante tatraiv|vyaktasa=j@ake

    All manifestations come out of the primary materialNature (di Prak&ti or Avyakta) at the arrival of the dayof Brahm| (Creator), and they again merge into the sameat the coming of Brahm|s night. (8.18)

    B=Ut=g=>=m=/ s= Av==y=] B=Utv== B=Utv== p=>D=Iy=t=e+ r=Fy==g=m=eCv=x=/ p==q=* p=>B=v=ty=< ahr=g=m=e ++++bh~tagr|ma+ sa ev|ya= bh~tv| bh~tv| pral$yater|try|gameva%a+ p|rtha prabhavaty ahar|game

    The same multitude of beings comes into existence againand again at the arrival of the day of the creator (Brahm|)and are annihilated, inevitably, at the arrival of Brahm|snight. (8.19)

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    International Gita Society, USA 33paths. The former leads to salvation (Mukti, Nirv|[a) andthe latter leads to rebirth. (8.26)

    n=Et=e s=&t=I p==q=*j==n=n=y==eg==en==m= a{!m==eCQy==y=/ ++OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsu

    brahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|deak^arabrahmayogo

    n|ma a^tamodhy|ya+Thus ends the eighth chapter named The Eternal

    Brahma of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|, thescripture of yoga, dealing

    with the science of the Absolute in the form of thedialogue between r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= n=v=m==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 9

    r=j=iv=6=r=j=g=uy==eg=/SUPREME KNOWLEDGE AND

    THE BIG MYSTERY

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=wd] t=ut=eg=ut=m=] p=>v=Zy==my=< an=s=Uy=v=e +N=n=]iv=N=n=s=iht=] y=j=< N=tv== m==eZy=s=eCx=uB==t=

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    wind, moving everywhere, eternally remains in space.(9.06)

    s=v=*B=Ut==in= k:=Ent=e y= p=>k&:it=]y==int= m==im=k:=m=< +k:Dp=Z=y=e p=un=s=k&:it=]sv==m==m=m=< wm=] k&:tsn=m=k&:t=er

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    International Gita Society, USA 35the grandfather. I am the object of knowledge, the sacredsyllable OM, and also the g, the Yajur, and the S|maVedas. I am the goal, the supporter, the Lord, the witness,the abode, the refuge, the friend, the origin, thedissolution, the foundation, the substratum, and theimmutable seed. (See also 7.10 and 10.39) (9.16-18)

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    O Arjuna, whatever you do, whatever you eat, whateveryou offer as oblation to the sacred fire, whatever charityyou give, whatever austerity you perform, do all that asan offering unto Me. (See also 12.10, 18.46) (9.27)

    x=uB==x=uB=f:D=Er< Av=] m==eZy=s=e k:m=*b=nQ=n=E/ +s=]ny==s=y==eg=y=u kt==tm== iv=m=ukt==e m==m=y=/ +y=eB=j=nt= t=u m==]B=kty== m=iy= t=et=e{=uc==py=< ahm=iv=6=y==]y==eg=x==sF=e

    XIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==der=j=iv=6=r=j=g=uy==eg==en==m= n=v=m==eCQy==y=/ ++OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|de

    r|javidy|r|jaguhyayogon|ma navamodhy|ya+

    Thus ends the ninth chapter named Supreme Knowledgeand the Big Mystery of the Upani^ad of the

    Bhagavadg$t|, thescripture of yoga, dealing with the science of the

    Absolute in the form of the dialoguebetween r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= dx=m==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 10

    iv=B=Uit=y==eg=/MANIFESTATION OF THE ABSOLUTE

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    International Gita Society, USA 37XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=B=Uy= Av= m=h=b==h=e x=&&[=um=ep=rm=]v=c=/ +y=t=Iy=m==[==y= v=Zy==im= iht=k:=my=y== ++++%r$ bhagav|n uv|cabh~ya eva mah|b|ho %&[u me parama= vaca+yat teha= pr$yam|[|ya vak^y|mi hitak|myay|

    The Supreme Lord said: O Arjuna, listen once again to

    My supreme word that I shall speak to you, who are verydear to Me, for your welfare. (10.01)

    n= m=eiv=du/ s=urg=[==/ p=>B=v=] n= m=h{=*y=/ +ahm=

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    para= brahma para= dh|ma pavitra= parama=bhav|npuru^a= %|%vata= divyam |didevam aja= vibhuma=hus=< tv==m=< P{=y=/ s=v=e * dev=i{=*r

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    International Gita Society, USA 39I am iva among the Rudras, I am Kubera among theYak as and demons, I am the fire among the Vasus, and Iam Meru among the mountains. (10.23)

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    b&hats|ma tath| s|mn|= g|yatr$ chandas|m ahamm|s|n|= m|rga%$r^oham &t~n|= kusum|kara+

    I am B&hats|ma among the S|ma hymns. I am G|yatr$among the Vedic mantras. I am November-Decemberamong the months; I am spring among the seasons.(10.35)

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    transcendental body of K&^[a, the Lord of celestial rulers(Devas). (See also 13.16, and 18.20) (11.13)

    t=t=/ s= iv=sm=y==iv={!=e {!r=em== Q=n=]j=y=/ +p=>[=my= ix=rs== dev=] k&:t==J=

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    International Gita Society, USA 43Hosts of supernatural rulers enter into You. Some withfolded hands sing Your names and glories in fear. Amultitude of Mahar^is and Siddhas hail and adore Youwith abundant praises. (11.21)

    o7=idty== v=s=v==ey=ec= s==Qy==iv=xv=eCxv=n==E m=ot=x=< c==e{m=p==xc= +g=nQ=v=*y=Z==s=urs=3s=]G==

    v=IZ=nt=e tv==]iv=sm=t==x=

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    All these people are rapidly rushing into Your mouths fordestruction as moths rush with great speed into theblazing flame for destruction. (11.29)

    D=eD=s=e g=>s=m==n=/ s=m=nt==D=j==n==im= t=v= p=>v=&iT=m=ty=n=Ike:{=uy==eQ==/ ++++%r$ bhagav|n uv|cak|lo smi lokak^ayak&t prav&dholok|n sam|hartum iha prav&tta+&te pi tv|= na bhavi^yanti sarveye vasthit|+ pratyan$ke^u yodh|+

    The Supreme Lord said: I am death, the mighty destroyerof the world. I have come here to destroy all these people.Even without your participation in the war, all thewarriors standing arrayed in the opposing armies shallcease to exist. (11.32)

    t=sm==t=< tv=m=< WiT={@ y=x==e D=B=sv=j=tv== x=F=Un=

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    ip=t=ev= p=uF=sy= s=K=ev= s=Ky=u/ip=>y=/ ip=>y==y==h*s= dev= s==e$um=:hst=m=b==h=e B=v= iv=xv=m=Ut=e* ++++

    kir$tina= gadina= cakrahastamicch|mi tv|= dra^!um aha= tathaivatenaiva r~pe[a caturbhujenasahasrab|ho bhava vi%vam~rte

    I wish to see You with a crown, holding mace and discusin Your hand. Therefore, O Lord, with a thousand armsand universal form, please appear in the four-armed form.(11.46)

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=m=y== p=>s=nn=eeen= t=v==j=*un=ed]Op=]p=r] dix=*t=m=

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    International Gita Society, USA 47Arjuna said: O K&^[a, seeing this lovely human form ofYours, I have now become tranquil and normal again.(11.51)

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=s=udud*x=*m=< wd]Op=] {!v==n=s= y=n=< m=m= +dev== apy=< asy= Op=sy= in=ty=] dx=*n=k:=Viv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==de iv=xv=Op=dx=*n=y==eg==en==m= Ak:=dx==eCQy==y=/ ++

    OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|de

    vi%var~padar%anayogon|ma ek|da%odhy|ya+

    Thus ends the eleventh chapter named Vision of theCosmic Form of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|, the

    scripture of yoga,

    dealing with the science of the Absolute in theform of the dialogue between

    r$k&^[a and Arjuna.aq= 8=dx==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 12

    B=kt=y==eg=/PATH OF DEVOTION

    aj=*un= Wv==c=Av=]s=t=t=y=ukt== y=e B=kt==s=

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    International Gita Society, USA 49One who is desireless, pure, wise, impartial, and freefrom anxiety; who has renounced the doership in all

    undertakingssuch a devotee is dear to Me. (12.16)

    y==e n= {y=it= n= 8e{! n= x==ec=it= n= k:=Vy=/ ++++yo na h&^yati na dve^!i na %ocati na k|]k^ati

    %ubh|%ubha parity|g$ bhaktim|n ya+ sa me priya+

    One who neither rejoices nor grieves, neither likes nordislikes, who has renounced both the good and the eviland is full of devotionis dear to Me. (12.17)

    s=m=/ x=F==Ec= im=F=ec= t=q== m==n==p=m==n=y==e/ +x=It==e{[=s=uK=du/K=e{=u s=m=/ s=V

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    wc%= 8e{=/ s=uK=] du/K=] s=]G==t=xc=et=n== Q=&it=/ +At=t=< Z=eF=]s=m==s=en= s=iv=k:=rm=

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    International Gita Society, USA 51N=n=]Ney=] N=n=g=my=] id s=v=*sy= iv=i{@t=m=< ++++

    jyoti^|m api taj jyotis tamasa+ param ucyate j@|na= j@eya= j@|nagamya= h&di sarvasyavi^!hitam

    Para-Brahma, the Supreme Person, is the source of alllight. He is said to be beyond darkness (of ignorance or

    M|y|). He is the Self-knowledge, the object of Self-knowledge, and seated in the inner psyche (or the causalheart as consciousness (See verse 18.61)) of all beings,He is to be realized by Self-knowledge (J@|na,T|ratamya-J@|na, Brahma-vidy|). (See also 15.06 and15.12, and MuU 3.01.07, ShU 3.08) (13.17)

    wit= Z=eF=]t=q== N=n=] Ney=] c==ekt=] s=m==s=t=/ +m=4kt= At=dk&:it=]p=uo{=] c=Ev= iv=3Y< an==dI WB==v=< aip= +iv=k:=r=]xc= g=u[==]xc=Ev= iv=i3 p=>k&:it=s=]B=v==n=k&:it=r< Wcy=t=e +p=uo{=/ s=uK=du/K==n==] B==ekt=&tv=ehet=urk& :it=sq==e ih B=uVk&:it=j==n=< g=u[==n=< +k:=r[=]g=u[=s=V

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    s=m=] p=xy=n=iv=6=y==]y==eg=x==sF=e

    XIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==deZ=eF=Z=eF=Niv=B==g=y==eg==en==m= F=y==edx==eCQy==y=/ ++OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsu

    brahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|dek^etrak^etraj@avibh|ga yogo

    n|ma trayoda%odhy|ya+

    Thus ends the thirteenth chapter named Creation and theCreator of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|, the

    scripture of yoga, dealingwith the science of the Absolute in the form of the

    dialoguebetween r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= c=t=ud*x==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 14g=u[=F=y=iv=B==g=y==eg=/

    THREE GUN. AS OF NATURE

    XIB=g=v==n=uv==c=p=r]B=Uy=/ p=> v=Zy==im= N=n==n==]N=n=m=< WT=m=m=

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    International Gita Society, USA 53They who have taken refuge in this transcendentalknowledge attain unity with Me and are neither born atthe time of creation nor afflicted at the time ofdissolution. (14.02)

    m=m= y==ein=rd/ ip=t== ++++sarva yoni^u kaunteya m~rtaya+ sa=bhavanti y|+t|s|= brahma mahad yonir aham b$japrada+ pit|

    Whatever forms are produced in all different wombs, OArjuna, the material Nature (Prak&ti) is their (body-giving) mother; and I, the Spiritual Being or Puru^a, amthe (seed or life-giving) father. (14.04)

    s=Tv=] rj=s=< t=m= wit= g=u[==/ p=>k&:it=s=]B=v==/ +in=b=Qn=nt= m=h=b==h=e dehedeihn=m=< avy=y=m=k:=x=k:m=< an==m=y=m=

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    t=m=sy=v=&3et=u p=>D=y=]y==it= dehB=&t=it=p=6t=e ++++yad| sattve prav&ddhe tu pralaya= y|ti dehabh&ttadottamavid|= lok|n amal|n pratipadyate

    One who dies when goodness dominates goes to heaventhe pure world of knowers of the Supreme. (14.14)

    rj=s= p=>D=y=]g=tv== k:m=*s=VD=In=s=

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    International Gita Society, USA 55material Nature (Gu[as of Prak&ti) are operating. (14.22-23)

    s=m=du/K=s=u K=/ sv=sq=/ s=m=D==e{!=xm=k:=Jc=n=/ +t=uDy=ip=>y==ip=>y==eQ=Irs=it={@=hm=>>iv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==deg=u[=F=y=iv=B==g=y==eg==e n==m= c=t=ud*x==eCQy==y=/ ++

    OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|degu[atrayavibh|gayogo

    n|ma caturda%odhy|ya+

    Thus ends the fourteenth chapter named Three Gu[as ofNature of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|, thescripture of yoga, dealing with the science of the

    Absolute in the form ofthe dialogue between r$k&^[a and Arjuna.

    aq= p=Jc=dx==eCQy==y=/CHAPTER 15

    p=uo{==eT=m=y==eg=/THE SUPREME PERSON

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    t=m=p=6ey=t=/ p=>v=&iT=/ p=>s=&t== p=ur=[=I ++++tata+ pada= tat parim|rgitavya=yasmin gat| na nivartanti bh~ya+tam eva c|dya= puru^a= prapadyeyata+ prav&tti pras&t| pur|[i

    The real form of this tree is not perceptible here on earth,

    nor is its beginning, end, or existence. Having cut thefirm roots the desires of this tree by the mighty axof Self-knowledge and detachment, thinking, I takerefuge in that very primal person from which this primal

    manifestation comes forth, seek that supreme abodefrom which one does not return (to the mortal world).(15.03-04)

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    International Gita Society, USA 57Entering the earth, I support all beings with My energy.Becoming the sap-giving moon, I nourish all the plants.(15.13)

    ah] v=Exv==n=r=e B=U tv== p=>=[=n==] dehm==[==p==n=s=m==y=u kt=/ p=c==my=

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    %r$ bhagav|n uv|caabhaya= sattvasa=%uddhir j@|nayoga vyavasthiti+d|na= dama%ca yaj@a%ca sv|dhy|yas tapa |rjavamaih]s== s=ty=m=:=eQ=s=

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    International Gita Society, USA 59idam adya may| labdham ima= pr|psyemanorathamidam ast$dam api me bhavi^yati punar dhanam

    This has been gained by me today; I shall fulfill thisdesire; I have this much wealth and will have morewealth in the future; (16.13)

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    N=tv== x==sF=iv=Q==n==ekt=] k:m=* k:t=u*m=< wh=h*s= ++++tasm|c ch|stra= pram|[a= tek|ry|k|ryavyavasthitauj@|tv| %|stravidh|nokta= karma kartum ih|rhasi

    Therefore, let the scripture be your authority indetermining what should be done and what should not bedone. You should perform your duty following the

    scriptural injunction. (16.24)

    t=ts=idit= XIm=4g=v=1It==s=Up=in={=ts=ub=>>>iv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==dedEv==s=urs=]p=d

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    International Gita Society, USA 61nutritious. Such foods are liked by persons in the mode ofgoodness. (17.08)

    k:!d=/ ++++katvamla lava[|tyu^[a-t$k^[a r~k^a vid|hina+|h|r| r|jasasye !| du+kha %ok|maya prad|+

    People in the mode of passion like foods that are verybitter, sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry, and burning, andcause pain, grief, and disease. (17.09)

    y==t=y==m=]g=t=rs=] p=Uit= p=y=*ui{=t=]c= y=t=y=m=< ++++y|tay|ma= gatarasa= p~ti paryu^ita= ca yat ucchi^!am api c|medhya= bhojana= t|masapriyam

    People in the mode of ignorance like foods that are stale,tasteless, putrid, rotten, refuse, and impure (such as meatand alcohol). (17.10)

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    International Gita Society, USA 63arjuna uv|casa=ny|sasya mah|b|ho tattvam icch|mi veditumty|gasya ca h&^$ke%a p&thak ke%ini^~dana

    Arjuna said: I wish to know the nature of Sa=ny|sa andTy|ga and the difference between the two, O Lord K&^[a.(18.01)

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    k:=my==n==]k:m=* [==] ny==s=] s=]ny==s=]k:v=y==eiv=du/ +s=v=*k:m=*f:D=ty==g=] p=>=hus=

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    prasa]gena phal|k|]k^$ dh&ti+ s| p|rtha r|jas$

    That resolve is in the mode of passion by which one,craving for the fruits of work, clings to Dharma (Duty),Artha (Wealth), and K|ma (Pleasure) with greatattachment, O Arjuna. (18.34)

    y=y== sv=pn=]B=y=]x==ek:} iv={==d]m=dm=< Av= c= +

    n= iv=m=uJc=it= dum=e*Q== Q=&it=/ s== p==q=* t==m=s=I ++++yay| svapna= bhaya= %oka= vi^|da= madam evacana vimu@cati durmedh| dh&ti+ s| p|rtha t|mas$

    That resolve is in the mode of ignorance by which a dullperson does not give up sleep, fear, grief, despair, andcarelessness, O Arjuna. (18.35)

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    International Gita Society, USA 67sve sve karma[ya abhirata+ sa=siddhi= labhatenara+svakarmanirata+ siddhi= yath| vindati tac ch&[u

    One can attain the highest perfection by devotion to onesnatural work. Listen to Me how one attains perfectionwhile engaged in ones natural work. (18.45)

    y=t=/ p=>v=&iT=r

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    By devotion one truly understands what and who I am inessence. Having known Me in essence, one immediatelymerges with Me. (See also 5.19) (18.55)

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    International Gita Society, USA 69wd] t=e n==t=p=sk:=y= n==B=kt==y= k:d=c=n= +n= c==x=uXU{=v=ev==cy=] n= c= m==]y==eCBy=s=Uy=it= ++++ida= te n|tapask|ya n|bhakt|ya kad|canana c|%u%r~^ave v|cya= na ca m|= yobhyas~yati

    This knowledge should never be spoken by you to onewho is devoid of austerity, who is without devotion, who

    does not desire to listen, or who speaks ill of Me. (18.67)

    y= wm=]p=rm=]g=u] m=4kt=e{v=< aiB=Q==sy=it= +B=kt=] m=iy= p=r=] k& :tv== m==m=

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    Recollecting again and again, O King, that marvelousform of K&^[a I am greatly amazed, and I rejoice overand over again. (18.77)

    y=F= y==eg=exv=r/ k& :{[==e y=F= p==q==e* Q=n=uQ=*r/ +t=F= XIruv== n=Iit=r>iv=6=y==] y==eg=x==sF=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==de m==eZ=s=]ny==s=y==eg==e n==m= a{!=dx==eCQy==y=/ ++

    OM tatsaditi %r$madbhagavadg$t|s~pani^atsubrahmavidy|y|= yoga%|stre %r$k&^[|rjuna sa=v|de

    mok^asa=ny|sayogo

    n|ma a^!|da%odhy|ya+

    Thus ends the eighteenth chapter named Mok^a ThroughRenunciation of the Upani^ad of the Bhagavadg$t|,

    the scripture of yoga, dealing with the scienceof the Absolute in the form of the dialogue

    between r$k&^[a and Arjuna.