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Bhagavad Gita – Key Facts

The Bhagavad Gita is the direct word of God (Śrī Krishna).
It is the essence of all the Vedas and Upaniṣads.
It contains 700 verses in 18 chapters.
It was spoken on the battlefield of Kurukṣetra.
It teaches practical spirituality amidst worldly duties.
Its central message is complete surrender to God.
Bhakti (devotion) is the highest path to God.
Karma, Jñāna and Dhyāna culminate in Bhakti.
The goal of life is Divine Love (Prema).
We are the eternal soul, not the body.
Śrī Krishna is the Supreme Lord and the ultimate object of Divine Love.
God’s grace is indispensable for God-realization.
A God-realized Guru is essential for spiritual progress.
Perform all actions without attachment, as an offering to God.
Remember God constantly, in every situation.
Love God for His happiness, not for personal gain.
Bhagavad Gita 18.66 is the essence of the entire Gita—complete surrender to Śrī Krishna.
The Gita is a universal scripture, relevant to every person and every age.
It transforms the seeker from body-consciousness to God-consciousness.
The ultimate fruit of the Gita is selfless, exclusive devotion to Śrī Krishna.