This chapter is considered the heart of the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna reveals the most confidential spiritual knowledge. We recommend reading the poem at the episode page as you dive into this core wisdom.

Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita explores the eternal nature of the soul, the significance of thoughts at the time of death, and the paths to spiritual liberation.

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Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita is called "Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga" (also spelled "Jnana Vijnana Yoga"), which translates to The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

This chapter focuses on the realization of divine knowledge, where Krishna explains both material and spiritual dimensions of existence.

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Presented here as an "Ode to Yogi's still heart" , a poetic rendition of ultimate wisdom of Gita.

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This chapter discusses the comparative merits of renunciation of action (sannyasa) and selfless action (karma yoga), ultimately teaching that both paths can lead to liberation, but selfless action performed in devotion is superior for most people.

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It is also referred to as the chapter on Transcendental Knowledge or Wisdom in Action. This chapter emphasizes the importance of spiritual wisdom, selfless action, and understanding the divine nature of existence. Lord Krishna explains how knowledge, when combined with selfless action, leads to liberation and spiritual fulfillment.

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The purpose for Converting Bhagavad-gītā into English poetry is to make its profound teachings more accessible, engaging, and emotionally resonant for a wider English-speaking audience, while also celebrating its literary merit.

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As name signifies the chapter's primary focus is on the path of selfless action. It emphasizes the importance of performing one's duties without attachment to the results. Krishna explains to Arjuna that inaction is impossible for embodied beings and that even maintaining one's physical existence requires action. Therefore, the chapter guides on how to engage in actions in a way that leads to spiritual growth and liberation, rather than bondage to the material world. This is achieved by dedicating all actions to the divine and relinquishing the desire for personal gain or reward.