5 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on clarity. Explore teachings across 3 chapters.
Vyamishrena iva vakyena buddhim mohayasiva me, tad ekam vada nishchitya yena shreyo 'ham apnuyam
Arjuna says: Your seemingly contradictory words confuse my mind. Please tell me decisively which single path will lead me to the highest good.
Dhumenavriyate vahnir yathadarso malena ca, yatholbenavrto garbhas tatha tenedam avritam
As fire is covered by smoke, as a mirror by dust, and as an embryo is covered by the womb, similarly one's knowledge is covered by this lust.
Yo mam evam asammudho janati purushottamam, sa sarva-vid bhajati mam sarva-bhavena bharata
Those who, without delusion, know Me as the Supreme Person, know everything and engage in My devotion with their whole being.
niscayam srinu me tatra tyage bharata-sattama tyago hi purusa-vyaghra tri-vidhah samprakirtitah
Krishna tells Arjuna to hear his definitive conclusion on the matter of tyaga, for renunciation itself is of three kinds. By classifying tyaga according to the three gunas, Krishna provides a precise framework for understanding right renunciation.
Arjuna uvaca: Nashto mohah smritir labdha tvat-prasadan mayacyuta, sthito 'smi gata-sandehah karishye vacanam tava
Arjuna said: O infallible Krishna, my illusion is dispelled, and by Your grace I have regained memory. I am now firm and free from doubt, and am prepared to act according to Your instructions.