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The Bhagavad Gita
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"The Bhagavad Gita" Quotes

A conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna explores duty, righteousness, and the nature of existence.

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You have the right to work, but for the work's sake only. You have no right to the fruits of work.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

motivationwork ethic

When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

meditationpeace

A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

self-improvementself-awareness

Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

dutyresponsibility

There has never been a time when you and I have not existed, nor will there be a time when we will cease to exist.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

existenceeternity

It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

destinyindividuality

The self-controlled soul, who moves amongst sense objects, free from either attachment or repulsion, he wins eternal Peace.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

peaceself-control

The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

spiritualityfaith

Neither in this world nor elsewhere is there any happiness in store for him who always doubts.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

faithcertainty

The soul is neither born, and nor does it die.

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

soulimmortality