Lord Krishna imparting divine wisdom to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra

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Bhagavad GitaBhagavad Gita

Timeless Wisdom for Modern Life

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धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे

योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य

वासांसि जीर्णानि

The Origins

The Seeds of War

Before the battlefield of Kurukshetra, there was the game of dice, the exile, and the broken vows.

Chapter 0.01: The River's Oath (Ganga-Santanu Samvada)

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The River's Oath

Ganga-Santanu Samvada

King Shantanu marries the Goddess Ganga on the condition that he never questions her actions. She drowns their first seven sons, the Vasus, to liberate them.

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Chapter 0.02: The Terrible Vow (Bhishma Pratigya)

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The Terrible Vow

Bhishma Pratigya

Devavrata renounces his claim to the throne and takes a vow of lifelong celibacy to ensure his father King Shantanu's happiness. For this terrible oath, he receives the name Bhishma and the boon of master over his own death.

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Chapter 0.03: Amba's Fire (Amba-Upakhyana)

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Amba's Fire

Amba-Upakhyana

Bhishma abducts three princesses for his brother. The eldest, Amba, rejected by all, vows to be the cause of Bhishma's death.

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Chapter 0.04: The Flawed Heirs (Dhritarashtra-Pandu-Janma)

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The Flawed Heirs

Dhritarashtra-Pandu-Janma

The birth of the blind Dhritarashtra, the pale Pandu, and the wise Vidura. Kunti tests a mantra and abandons her firstborn, Karna.

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Chapter 0.045: The Dice of Bone (Shakuni-Pratigya)

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The Dice of Bone

Shakuni-Pratigya

The dark origin of Shakuni. Imprisoned by Bhishma, his family sacrifices themselves to keep him alive. He crafts invincible dice from his father's bones to destroy the Kuru lineage.

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Chapter 0.05: The Teacher's Debt (Drona-Agamana)

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The Teacher's Debt

Drona-Agamana

Dronacharya arrives to train the princes. Ekalavya's sacrifice and the test of the bird's eye demonstrate the ruthless dedication required for mastery.

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Chapter 0.055: The Sun's Son (Karna-Sambhava)

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The Sun's Son

Karna-Sambhava

Karna, raised by a charioteer, seeks power but is cursed by Parashurama. At the grand tournament, he is shamed for his caste until Duryodhana gives him a kingdom and wins his eternal loyalty.

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Chapter 0.06: The House of Sealed Fire (Jatugriha-Daha)

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The House of Sealed Fire

Jatugriha-Daha

Duryodhana plots to burn the Pandavas alive in a palace made of wax. Forewarned by Vidura, they set it ablaze themselves and escape underground.

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Chapter 0.07: The Fire-Born (Draupadi-Swayamvara)

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The Fire-Born

Draupadi-Swayamvara

The birth of Draupadi from fire. Arjuna wins her hand at the impossible archery contest, and she becomes the wife of all five Pandavas.

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Chapter 0.075: The Emperor's Path (Jarasandha-Vadha)

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The Emperor's Path

Jarasandha-Vadha

To become Emperor, Yudhishthira must defeat the tyrant Jarasandha. Bhima tears him apart in a duel. Later, Krishna beheads the arrogant Shishupala at the grand ceremony.

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Chapter 0.08: The Hall of Illusions (Mayasabha)

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The Hall of Illusions

Mayasabha

The Pandavas build the magical city of Indraprastha. Duryodhana's humiliation in the Hall of Illusions plants the final seed/root cause for the Game of Dice.

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Chapter 0.1: The Game of Dice (Dyuta Krida)

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The Game of Dice

Dyuta Krida

The fateful game where Yudhishthira gambles away his kingdom and freedom, planting the seeds of the great war.

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Chapter 0.2: The Humiliation (Draupadi Vastraharan)

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The Humiliation

Draupadi Vastraharan

The darkest hour of the Kuru court, where Queen Draupadi is humiliated and vows vengeance.

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The Exile

Vanavasa

Twelve years of forest exile and one year of disguise—the price paid by the Pandavas for truth.

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Chapter 0.4: The Hidden Kingdom (Agyatavasa)

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The Hidden Kingdom

Agyatavasa

The thirteenth year of living unknown. Five warriors become servants, an emperor plays dice, and an archer teaches dance—all to survive the final test.

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Chapter 0.5: The Peace Mission (Shanti Duta)

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The Peace Mission

Shanti Duta

Krishna's final attempt to prevent war, revealing his cosmic form to the blind king's court.

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Chapter 0.6: War Declared (Yuddha Rambha)

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War Declared

Yuddha Rambha

All negotiations fail. Eighteen Akshauhinis converge on Kurukshetra. The greatest military assembly in history stands ready.

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Sacred Chapters

Explore the divine dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna

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The Distress of Arjuna

Arjuna-Vishada Yoga

On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Arjuna is overcome with doubt and despair as he faces his own kinsmen arrayed for battle.

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The Yoga of Knowledge

Sankhya Yoga

Krishna begins his teachings, explaining the eternal nature of the soul and the path of knowledge and wisdom.

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The Yoga of Action

Karma Yoga

Krishna teaches the importance of selfless action performed without attachment to results.

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The Yoga of Wisdom

Jnana Yoga

Krishna reveals the historical transmission of yoga and the power of knowledge to burn away all karma.

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The Yoga of Renunciation

Karma Sannyasa Yoga

Krishna compares the paths of renunciation and action, showing how both lead to liberation.

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The Yoga of Meditation

Dhyana Yoga

Krishna describes the practice of meditation and the characteristics of a true yogi.

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The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Jnana Vijnana Yoga

Krishna reveals the path to knowing Him in truth, explaining both knowledge and realization.

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The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman

Aksara Brahma Yoga

Krishna explains the supreme reality and what happens at the moment of death for those who remember Him.

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The Yoga of Royal Knowledge

Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

Krishna reveals the most profound and secret knowledge of devotion and divine manifestation.

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The Yoga of Divine Manifestations

Vibhuti Yoga

Krishna describes His divine glories and opulences throughout creation.

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The Yoga of the Universal Form

Visvarupa Darsana Yoga

Arjuna witnesses Krishna's awe-inspiring cosmic form, seeing the entire universe in His being.

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The Yoga of Devotion

Bhakti Yoga

Krishna explains the path of devotion and the qualities of His true devotees.

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The Yoga of Distinguishing the Field and the Knower

Ksetra Ksetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

Krishna teaches the distinction between the body (field) and the soul (knower of the field).

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The Yoga of the Three Modes of Nature

Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga

Krishna explains the three modes of material nature and how to transcend them.

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The Yoga of the Supreme Person

Purushottama Yoga

Krishna reveals Himself as the Supreme Person beyond both the fallible and infallible.

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The Yoga of Divine and Demoniac Natures

Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga

Krishna describes the qualities of those with divine nature versus those with demonic tendencies.

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The Yoga of the Three Divisions of Faith

Sraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

Krishna explains how the three modes of nature influence faith, worship, food, and sacrifice.

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The Yoga of Liberation Through Renunciation

Moksha Sannyasa Yoga

Krishna provides His final instructions on renunciation, knowledge, action, and devotion.

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The Epic Conclusion

The Great War & Beyond

Witness the righteous slaughter of Kurukshetra, the tragic aftermath, and the dawn of the Kali Yuga.

Chapter 19: The First Arrow (Yudhishthira Ashirvad)

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The First Arrow

Yudhishthira Ashirvad

As the conches blow, Yudhishthira walks unarmed into the enemy ranks to seek blessings from Bheeshma and Drona, ensuring Dharma guides the war.

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Chapter 20: The Grandsire's Fall (Bheeshma Sharad-shayya)

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The Grandsire's Fall

Bheeshma Sharad-shayya

The fall of the invincible patriarch. Bhishma choosing the moment of his death, lies on a bed of arrows, imparting final wisdom as the sun turns north.

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Chapter 21: The Chakravyuha (Abhimanyu Vadha)

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The Chakravyuha

Abhimanyu Vadha

Young Abhimanyu enters the complex Chakravyuha formation. Though a brilliant warrior, he is trapped and killed by the combined might of the veterans, a dark day for the codes of war.

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Chapter 22: The Oath of Fire (Jayadratha Vadha)

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The Oath of Fire

Jayadratha Vadha

Consumed by grief and rage, Arjuna vows to kill Jayadratha before sunset. Krishna uses his Maya to hide the sun, tricking the enemy and allowing Arjuna to fulfill his oath.

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Chapter 23: The Midnight War (Drona Vadha)

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The Midnight War

Drona Vadha

The master falls. To defeat the invincible Drona, the Pandavas use a strategic half-truth about the death of an elephant named Ashwatthama. Drona lays down his arms and is killed.

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Chapter 24: Clash of Titans (Karna Vadha)

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Clash of Titans

Karna Vadha

The final duel between the two greatest archers. Cursed by his past and hindered by the earth, Karna's chariot wheel sinks. Arjuna, urged by Krishna, strikes the fatal blow.

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Chapter 25: The Broken Thigh (Duryodhana Vadha)

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The Broken Thigh

Duryodhana Vadha

The war ends with a mace duel between Bhima and Duryodhana. Bhima fulfills his vow by striking Duryodhana's thigh, ending the 18-day carnage.

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Chapter 26: The Night of Slaughter (Sauptika Parva)

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The Night of Slaughter

Sauptika Parva

In a desperate act of revenge, Ashwatthama enters the Pandava camp at night and kills the remaining heirs. The war leaves no winners, only survivors and ash.

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Chapter 27: The Queen's Curse (Gandhari Shap)

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The Queen's Curse

Gandhari Shap

Gandhari, mourning her 100 sons, curses Krishna for not preventing the war. He accepts it with a smile, knowing the end of his own lineage is also foretold.

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Chapter 28: The Last Lesson (Bhishma Swargarohan)

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The Last Lesson

Bhishma Swargarohan

Bheeshma, the repository of knowledge, passes away. Before leaving, he imparts the Vishnu Sahasranama and lessons on kingship and duty to Yudhishthira.

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Chapter 29: The Fall of Dwarka (Mausala Parva)

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The Fall of Dwarka

Mausala Parva

Thirty-six years later, the curse takes effect. The Yadava clan destroys itself, and Krishna leaves his mortal coil. The city of Dwarka is swallowed by the sea.

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Chapter 30: The Final Ascent (Mahaprasthanika Parva)

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The Final Ascent

Mahaprasthanika Parva

The Pandavas renounce the world and trek toward the Himalayas. One by one they fall, except Yudhishthira, who reaches the gates of heaven with a faithful dog.

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