Whatever is offered, given, or performed in austerity without faith, O Partha — that is called 'Asat'; it avails nothing, neither here nor after death.
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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.
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You may believe in a God with form or a formless God, but your faith must be genuine and complete. It is through faith alone that one achieves everything.
Whoever hears my words and believes in the one who sent me will have eternal life, will never be condemned for their sins, and has transitioned from death to life.
As Scripture says, 'Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen' (Hebrews 11:1).
When love calls to you, follow it. Love's path can be difficult and demanding, but yield to it nonetheless. Love can hurt and shatter your dreams, yet believe in it anyway. Love will both uplift and challenge you, helping you grow while also pruning away what's unnecessary.
Have contentment, work with love, maintain purity of mind and body, practice contemplation, and have faith in the Lord, viewing all with equanimity.