5 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on joy. Explore teachings across 3 chapters.
Raja-vidya raja-guhyam pavitram idam uttamam, pratyakshavagamam dharmyam su-sukham kartum avyayam
This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, directly experienced, righteous, easy to practice, and everlasting.
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.
Vistarenaatmano yogam vibhutim ca janardana, bhuyah kathaya tripyami shrrinvanto naamritam hi me
Tell me again in full detail Your mystic power and divine glories, O Janardana, for I am never satiated listening to the nectar of Your words. For the genuine devotee, hearing about God's glories is nectar — an inexhaustible source of joy that deepens the soul's connection with the Supreme.
Brahma-bhutah prasannatma na shochati na kankshati, samah sarveshu bhuteshu mad-bhaktim labhate param
One who is thus transcendentally situated realizes the Supreme Brahman and becomes fully joyful. Such a person never laments nor desires anything, is equal to all beings, and attains supreme devotion to Me.
rajan samsmrtya samsmrtya samvadam imam adbhutam kesavarjunayoh punyam hrsyami ca muhur muhuh
O King, remembering again and again this wonderful and holy dialogue between Keshava and Arjuna, I rejoice again and again. Sanjaya's repeated joy in remembering reveals how the Gita's power is renewed each time it is recalled.