The three Yogas of the Bhagavad Gita
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The Bhagavad Gita is a text from the Mahabharata, consisting of 18 chapters and 700 verses (Shlokas). It is a conversation between Bhagwan Krishna and Arjuna, in which Shri Krishna offers guidance on living a meaningful life, performing one's duty, and following spirituality. The Gita talks about the paths like Karma Yoga (selfless action), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), and Jnana Yoga (knowledge), teaching how to live a balanced and purposeful life.
Karma Yoga (Path of Action): This yoga talks about selfless action, where one performs their duties without attachment to the results.
Bhakti Yoga (Path of Devotion): This path is about showing love and devotion to God.
Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge): This yoga focuses on wisdom and understanding the nature of the self and the universe.
myNachiketa brings to you The Three Yogas of the Bhagavad Gita for children to read and learn, helping them understand the paths of action, devotion, and knowledge in a simple way.
Karma Yoga: (The yoga of Action)
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते संगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana,
Ma karmaphalaheturbhurma te sango’stvakarmani.
Meaning:
You have the right to perform your duties, but not to the fruits of your actions. Do not be motivated by the results, and do not be attached to them.
The essence of Karma Yoga: focusing on doing one’s best in every action without worrying about success or failure. It encourages selfless action without being attached to outcomes, which leads to peace and happiness.
Bhagwan Krishna teaches us to focus on doing our best and serving others, letting go of the desire for rewards. Staying inactive is not the solution; we must fulfil our responsibilities with sincerity and dedication.
Karma Yoga teaches us to stay steady in our emotions, to have a balanced mind in success and failure, joy and sorrow.
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Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion)
मय्येव मन आधत्स्व मयि बुद्धिं निवेशय।
निवसिष्यसि मय्येव अत ऊर्ध्वं न संशयः॥
Mayy eva mana adhatsva Mayi buddhim nivesaya
Nivasisyasi mayy eva Ata urdhvam na sanshayah
Meaning:
Fix your mind on Me (Bhagwan Krishna) alone, and surrender your intellect to Me. You will live in Me alone after this; of this, there is no doubt.
In this Yoga, Shri Krishna teaches that through surrender, faith, and prayer, one connects deeply with the Divine.
Shri Krishna says that pure, selfless love and devotion towards Bhagwan is the essence of Bhakti Yoga. It teaches that love is the most powerful way to connect with God. One should let go of ego and pride, surrendering completely to God’s will. Constantly remembering and meditating on God through prayer, chanting, or serving others keeps our heart and mind focused on Bhagwan.
The ultimate goal of Bhakti Yoga is to experience oneness with God. This leads to peace, joy, and spiritual fulfilment.
Jnana Yoga (Yoga of Knowledge)
ज्ञानेन तु तदज्ञानं येषां नाशितमात्मन:।
तेषामादित्यवज्ज्ञानं प्रकाशयति तत्परम्॥
Jnanena tu tad ajnanam Yesham nashitam atmanah,
Teshām adityavat jnanamPrakashayati tat param.
Meaning:
For those whose ignorance is destroyed by knowledge, that knowledge, like the sun, reveals the Supreme.
In this shloka, Bhagwan Krishna talks of the power of knowledge. Once ignorance (ajnana) is removed through wisdom (jnana), a person sees the truth of the self and the ultimate reality. The clarity of knowledge lights up the soul, just as the sun lights up the world, leading to unity with God.
Krishna says that true knowledge about the self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) is important to overcome ignorance, which causes suffering. Jnana Yoga teaches that the individual soul (Atman) is not separate from the universal consciousness (Brahman). Realising this oneness of Atman and Brahman leads to spiritual wisdom. Letting go of the ego and false identification with "I" and "mine" is important for gaining true wisdom.
Conclusion The three yogas of the Bhagavad Gita – Karma Yog, Bhakti Yog, and Gyana Yog – guide you to find peace, the purpose of life, and a deeper connection with God and yourself. These teachings are simple but powerful and can help you live with purpose and joy.
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