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Joy

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

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Chapter 9 • Verse 2 →The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

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.

•This is the highest knowledge
•Direct experience validates truth
•Spiritual practice can be joyful

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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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Chapter 18 • Verse 54 →The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation

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.

•Brahman realization brings joy
•Equal vision toward all
•This state leads to supreme devotion

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