7 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on perfection. Explore teachings across 4 chapters.
Na karmanam anarambhan naishkarmyam purusho 'shnute, na ca sannyasanad eva siddhim samadhigacchati
Not by abstaining from action does one attain freedom from action. Nor by mere renunciation does one attain perfection.
Atmaupamyena sarvatra samam pashyati yo 'rjuna, sukham va yadi va duhkham sa yogi paramo matah
Those who see with equal vision their own self in all beings, and all beings in their own self, whether in happiness or in distress, are considered to be perfect yogis.
Atmaupamyena sarvatra samam pashyati yo 'rjuna, sukham va yadi va duhkham sa yogi paramo matah
Those who see with equal vision their own self in all beings, and all beings in their own self, whether in happiness or in distress, are considered to be perfect yogis.
Manushyanam sahasreshu kashchid yatati siddhaye, yatatam api siddhanam kashchin mam vetti tattvatah
Out of many thousands of people, hardly one strives for perfection; and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth.
Manushyanam sahasreshu kashchid yatati siddhaye, yatatam api siddhanam kashchin mam vetti tattvatah
Out of many thousands of people, hardly one strives for perfection; and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth.
Mam upetya punar janma duhkhalayam ashashvatam, napnuvanti mahatmanah samsiddhim paramam gatah
Having attained Me, the great souls are no longer subject to rebirth in this temporary world of misery, having achieved the highest perfection.
Mam upetya punar janma duhkhalayam ashashvatam, napnuvanti mahatmanah samsiddhim paramam gatah
Having attained Me, the great souls are no longer subject to rebirth in this temporary world of misery, having achieved the highest perfection.