SHRIMAD BHAGWAD GITA

In a spiritual way the Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and the exact process by which a human being can establish their eternal relationship with God. In terms of pure, spiritual knowledge the Bhagavad-Gita is incomparable.

Its intrinsic beauty is that its knowledge applies to all human beings.
It is appprochable.

Introduces the scene, the setting, the circumstances and the characters involved determining the reasons for the BhagavadGita's revelation. The scene is the plain of Kuruksetra. The setting is a battlefield. The circumstances is war. The main characters are the Lord Krishna and Arjuna, witnessed by four million soldiers led by their respective military commanders.

Chapter 2 Sankhya Yoga

This chapter is often deemed as a summary to the entire Bhagavad-Gita. Here many subjects are explained such as: karma yoga, sankhya yoga, and the atma which is the soul.

Chapter 3 Karma Yoga

Here Lord Krishna comprehensively explains how it is the duty of each and every member of society to carry out their functions and responsibilities in their respective stage of life according to the rules and regulations of the society in which one lives.

Showing that work done without desire to enjoy the fruits is Yoga. Differentiating the wise and the ignorant, and exhorting men to work free from attachments and revulsion. Describing Kama and Krodha, and pointing out the way to conquer them.

Declaration about Sankhya yoga and Karma yoga The Yoga of Meditation (Dhyanayoga) accompanied with devotion (Bhaktiyoga).

Chapter 6
Abhyasa Yoga

He explains in detail the difficulties of the mind and the procedures by which one may gain mastery of their mind through yoga which reveals the spiritual nature of a living entity.

Mention of experienced knowledge. Qualities of the transcendental (para) and phenomenal (apara) nature. Immanence of Atma in the entire objective world. Worship of the Gods.

Chapter 8
Aksara-Parabrahman Yoga

Lord Krishna emphasizes the science of yoga. Revealing that one attains whatever one remembers at the end of one's life the Lord emphasizes the utmost importance of the very last thought at the moment of death. Also he gives information on the creation of the material worlds as well as establishing a distinction between them and the spiritual world.

Chapter 9

He explains how the entire material existence is created, maintained by His external energy and all beings are coming and going under his supervision.

Arjuna prays to the Lord to describe more of the opulences and the Lord describes those which are most prominent. The Lord speaks of His infinite glories.

The Lords estimate of His Cosmic-Form. Sanjaya describes the viratrup. Arjunas vision and prayer to the Lord. The Lord reveals His power and inspires Arjuna to fight. The terrified Arjuna wishes to see the normal form of the Lord.

Chapter 12
Bhakti Yoga

Lord Krishna extols the glory of devotion to God. He explains the different forms of spiritual disciplines and discusses the qualities of the devotees who by performing their activities in this way become very dear to Him.

Chapter 13
Ksetra-Ksetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

Lord Krishna reveals the distinct difference between the physical body and the immortal soul. He explains that the physical is transitory and perishable whereas the soul is eternal. He also gives precise knowledge about the individual soul and the ultimate soul.

The nature of the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas).

The effects of the three Gunas. The way to attain Paramatma.

Chapter 15
Purusottama Yoga

Information about Jivatma. The Universal Existence of God, and the power of the Lord.

Chapter 16
Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga
The qualities of Divine nature. The qualities of Demoniacal nature. The fruit of the two opposed natures. The qualities of man of demoniacal nature and the destruction that comes to them. The gateways to Hell.

Lord Krishna classifies the three divisions of faith, revealing that it is these different qualities of faith in the Supreme that determine that character of living entities.

Chapter 18 Moksa-Opadesa Yoga

In chapter eighteen Lord Krishna sums up the conclusion of the previous chapters and describes the attainment of salvation by the paths of karma in chapters one through six and in jnana yoga section which are chapters thirteen through eighteen.

Lord Krishna Preaching Gita to Arjuna