Bhagavad Gita is one of the most sacred and religious books of the Hindus which has the essence of whole life. This 700-verse scripture is a part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and it is written in the 6th book of Mahabharata which is called Bhishma Parva.
Bhagavad Gita is in the form of questions and answers as Bhagwan Krishna clears many doubts of Arjuna in the middle of the battlefield. The war of Mahabharata was fought between Pandavas and Kauravas at Kurukshetra and Bhagwan Krishna was the charioteer of Arjuna in this war. Just at the beginning of the war, Arjuna was confused as he was hesitant in fighting against his own brothers, elders and other relatives and this was when Bhagwan Krishna gave the world the message of love, solace, peace, freedom and other things.
While reading Bhagavad Gita may take considerable amount of time, an online user Shweta Kukreja has written down the main points from all the chapters and made it easy for everyone to learn the teachings of Bhagavad Gita in very less time.
Shweta wrote in her first tweet that it took her 4 months to finish reading Bhagavad Gita but all other online users can learn all of it in just 2 minutes.
It took me 4 months to finish reading Bhagawad Gita but you can learn all of it in 2 mins.
Here are the chapter-wise takeaways:
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Chapter 1: Negative mindset is the problem
Chapter 1: Negative mindset is the problem.
Arjuna was overpowered by his attachment to his kith and kin. The problem was his wrong thinking and he ended up making false judgements.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 2: Right knowledge is the solution to most of our problems
Chapter 2: Right knowledge is the solution to most of our problems
Arjuna surrenders to Krishna after he realised that all of his problems were due to ignorance and that the right knowledge can solve all of his problems.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 3: Selflessness is the only key to progress
Chapter 3: Selflessness is the only key to progress
Karmayoga is a selfless service. A karma yogi is someone who is not concerned about the result and is free from the attachments of the world.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 4: Every act can be made an act of prayer
Chapter 4: Every act can be made an act of prayer
A person who follows a lord and his teachings become liberated.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 5: Renounce ego and stay in bliss
Chapter 5: Renounce ego and stay in bliss
A true karmayogi dedicates all his actions to the lord without thinking about the result. This is how one develops self-control, renounces ego and stays in bliss.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 6: Connect to the higher consciousness
Chapter 6: Connect to the higher consciousness
Meditation is the key to transforming the extrovert mind into a contemplative mind and connecting with your true self.
This leads to a peaceful and detached life.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 7: Live what you learn
Chapter 7: Live what you learn
Meditation helps you discover “who you are”.
One who truly surrenders to God and worships with his attributes discovers his true self.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 8: Never give up on yourself
Chapter 8: Never give up on yourself
The rewards you receive at the end are always worth the wait. So don’t give up and keep being committed to your goals.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 9: Value your blessings
Chapter 9: Value your blessings
Always count your blessings and be grateful for what you have achieved so far.
Comparison is the ultimate enemy of your happiness.— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 10: See divinity
Chapter 10: See divinity
Meditation helps you unlock the miracles of life. The entire universe is the divine manifestation of god.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 11: See the truth as it is
Chapter 11: See the truth as it is
You are everything and everything is in you.
Once you understand this, you’ll understand the truth.— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 12: Absorb your mind
Chapter 12: Absorb your mind
Once you understand that the divine loves you, you cannot but fall in love with the divine.
Absorb your mind in the higher.— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 13: Detach from materialistic things
Chapter 13: Detach from materialistic things
Materialistic things are nothing but a waste of energy and time. It won’t get you anywhere near your growth or goals.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 14: Live a lifestyle that matches your vision
Chapter 14: Live a lifestyle that matches your vision
Identify yourself as self, not as a body.
This is when you see the true you and find your vision. Live a lifestyle that aligns with it.— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 15: Prioritise divinity
Chapter 15: Prioritise divinity
Always prioritise the divine. The first step is to develop detachment, pride, and sorrow and be free from worldly pursuits.
Just keep giving.— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 16: Being good is a reward in itself
Chapter 16: Being good is a reward in itself
Krishna discusses the importance of virtues over vices in this chapter.
Have patience, truth, a sense of control, humility over ego, greed, slander, and attachment.— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 17: Choose right over pleasant
Chapter 17: Choose right over pleasant
You can have the power of choosing right over the pleasant by acquiring knowledge and living life as a Satvic.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
Chapter 18: Let go
Chapter 18: Let go
Renunciation doesn't mean abandoning real life or living with indifference to the world. It simply means living as a Karma yogi and letting go of all the things that hold you back and moving forward.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) October 31, 2022
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