O delight of the Kurus, the resolute intelligence on this path is one-pointed; but the thoughts of the irresolute branch endlessly in countless directions.
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The Bhagavad Gita, translated and commentated by S. Radhakrishnan, is one of the most scholarly and accessible English renderings of Hinduism's most beloved scripture — the dialogue between Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Radhakrishnan, philosopher and statesman, brings both rigorous intellectual insight and genuine spiritual depth to his translation and notes. This edition is treasured for its ability to illuminate the Gita's universal spiritual teaching across cultural and philosophical boundaries.
- Author
- Krishna
- Tradition
- Hindu
- Source text
- Bhagavad Gita
- Chapter
- Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2
- Verse / page
- BG.2.41
- Topics
- IntellectDiscernment
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United with pure reason, one lets go of both good and bad actions. Therefore, embrace yoga, for yoga is skill in action.
The fear of the Lord is wisdom.
Because you desired wisdom above all else, and did not ask for victory over your enemies, or riches, or long life, I will give you not only the wisdom you asked for to rule my people righteously, but also the things you did not ask for: riches, wealth, and glory, so that there will be no king like you before or after you.
The human soul is often a battleground where reason and passion are in conflict.
Therefore, one must rise above these faculties to perceive Him, and this rise above the senses, mind, and intellect comes with His grace.