Pillars of Gita

The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is an eternal guide to dharma, knowledge, devotion, yoga, spiritual practice, and life management. The Gita Pillar symbolizes that divine wisdom, embodying the immortal teachings of the eighteen chapters given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. This pillar guides humanity towards righteousness, courage, surrender, and self-realization.

The Eighteen Chapters — Essence of Bhagavad Gita
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1
Arjuna's Despondency

Overwhelmed by attachment and compassion, Arjuna turns away from battle. Surrender to the Guru is the only solution.

2
Sankhya Yoga

The soul is eternal, indestructible, and immortal. Death only happens to the body.

3
Karma Yoga

Selfless action is supreme—perform your duty without worrying about the results.

4
Gyan Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The balance of knowledge and action is the essence of life.

5
Karma Sanyasa Yoga

True renunciation is the abandonment of attachment while performing actions.

6
Dhyana Yoga

Control over the mind is the path to success and liberation.

7
Gyan-ViGyan Yoga

The Lord is the foundation, cause, and sustainer of the universe.

8
Akshara Brahma Yoga

Whatever one remembers at the time of death, one attains. Practice remembrance.

9
Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

Devotion—the simple, easy, and supreme path.

10
Vibhuti Yoga

All brilliance, beauty, and excellence are manifestations of the Lord.

11
Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga

Arjuna beholds the infinite, cosmic, and all-pervading form of Krishna.

12
Bhakti Yoga

The Lord is easily attained through love and surrender.

13
Kshetra-Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

The body is the field (Kshetra), and the soul is the knower of the field (Kshetrajna)—the two are distinct.

14
Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga

Creation is governed by three modes (gunas): Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas.

15
Purushottama Yoga

The world is an Ashvattha tree—God is the root, and the world is its branches.

16
Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga

Divine qualities lead to liberation, while demonic qualities lead to bondage.

17
Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

As is one's faith, so is one's life. Faith shapes our nature.

18
Moksha Sanyasa Yoga

Surrender, devotion, and selfless action—the path to liberation. The final message: "Surrender unto Me alone."

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Significance of the Gita Pillar

The Gita Pillar is a source of inspiration for human life. It represents dharma, knowledge, devotion, courage, truth, and spiritual strength. This pillar reminds us that the ultimate goal of life is self-realization and liberation.

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