The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture consisting of 700 verses (shlokas) that are part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Each verse, known as a shloka, contains profound philosophical and spiritual teachings delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Reciting or reading the entire Bhagavad Gita would be a lengthy process, but I can certainly provide a few verses (shlokas) to give you a glimpse of its teachings:
1. Chapter 2, Verse 47:
"Your right is to perform your duty only, but never to its fruits. Let not the fruits of action be your motive, nor let your attachment be to inaction."
2. Chapter 4, Verse 7:
"Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, O Arjuna, at that time, I manifest myself on earth."
3. Chapter 9, Verse 22:
"To those who are constantly devoted and who worship me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to me."
4. Chapter 12, Verse 13:
"He who is not envious but is a kind friend to all living entities, who does not think himself a proprietor, who is free from false ego and equal both in happiness and distress, he is very dear to Me."
5. Chapter 18, Verse 66:
"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear."
Please note that the verses above are only a small selection from the Bhagavad Gita. To read and understand the entirety of this sacred scripture, it is best to study it in a comprehensive manner, considering its context and interpretations from spiritual teachers and commentaries.
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