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Enlightenment

3 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on enlightenment. Explore teachings across 3 chapters.

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Chapter 2 • Verse 68 →The Yoga of Knowledge
Tasmad yasya maha-baho nigrhitani sarvashah, indriyanindriyarthebhyas tasya prajna pratishthita

Therefore, O mighty-armed Arjuna, one whose senses are completely restrained from their objects is established in steady wisdom.

  • •Mastery of senses establishes wisdom
  • •Complete restraint brings stability
  • •Control is the foundation of enlightenment
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Chapter 3 • Verse 18 →The Yoga of Action
Naiva tasya krtenartho nakrteneha kashcana, na casya sarva-bhuteshu kashcid artha-vyapashrayah

For one who is self-realized, there is nothing to be gained by performing duty, nor anything lost by not performing it. Such a person has no need to depend on any being for anything.

  • •The self-realized person acts from fullness, not need
  • •Duty for the enlightened is free from personal gain or loss
  • •True freedom is independence from outcomes
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Chapter 10 • Verse 9 →The Yoga of Divine Glories
Mac-chitta mad-gata-prana bodhayantah parasparam, kathayantash cha mam nityam tushyanti cha ramanti cha

With minds absorbed in Me and lives dedicated to Me, enlightening one another and always speaking of Me, they derive great satisfaction and delight.

  • •Community of seekers supports growth
  • •Speaking of God brings joy
  • •Shared devotion multiplies happiness
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