Step 2 of 7 · 10 min
Chapters & Stories
Go chapter by chapter. Each one has simple notes on every verse, then the stories behind it.
- 1Pick a chapter
- 2Read the verse notes
- 3Then the stories
Part 1
The crisis and the self
Arjuna's despair; the soul that never dies; duty and a steady mind.
Part 2
Purifying work and attention
Working without selfishness, true knowledge, letting go, and calming the mind.
Karma-yoga
Perform your duty for Kṛṣṇa without attachment to results.
43 verses · 16 stories
4Transcendental Knowledge
Knowing Kṛṣṇa and acting in devotional service frees one from reactions to work.
42 verses · 16 stories
5Karma-yoga — Action in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
Work in devotion, give up attachment, and find peace in knowing Kṛṣṇa.
29 verses · 10 stories
6Dhyāna-yoga
Controlling the mind and reaching the highest yoga through loving service to Kṛṣṇa.
47 verses · 15 stories
Part 3
Knowing and loving Kṛṣṇa
Who Kṛṣṇa is, remembering Him, His wonders, the universal form, and devotion.
Knowledge of the Absolute
Knowing Kṛṣṇa as supreme and overcoming illusion through surrender to Him.
30 verses · 10 stories
8Attaining the Supreme
Always remember Kṛṣṇa and serve Him with devotion to reach His eternal abode.
28 verses · 13 stories
9The Most Confidential Knowledge
Loving devotion to Kṛṣṇa brings His protection and leads to Him.
34 verses · 10 stories
10The Opulence of the Absolute
Kṛṣṇa is the source of everything, and all splendor comes from Him.
42 verses · 16 stories
11The Universal Form
Kṛṣṇa reveals His universal form and is known through undivided devotional service.
55 verses · 15 stories
12Devotional Service
Devotional service and the qualities that make a devotee dear to Kṛṣṇa.
20 verses · 8 stories
Part 4
Understanding nature, choosing surrender
Body and soul, the three modes, good and harmful qualities, faith, and final surrender.
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
Knowing the difference between the body, the soul, and the Supersoul.
35 verses · 10 stories
14The Three Modes of Material Nature
Rising beyond goodness, passion and ignorance through unfailing devotional service.
27 verses · 8 stories
15The Yoga of the Supreme Person
Knowing the Supreme Person and surrendering to Him through devotional service.
20 verses · 8 stories
16The Divine and Demoniac Natures
Develop divine qualities, reject lust, anger and greed, and follow scripture.
24 verses · 12 stories
17The Divisions of Faith
The three modes of faith and acts performed to please the Supreme.
28 verses · 10 stories
18Conclusion — The Perfection of Renunciation
Perform your duty without attachment and surrender to Kṛṣṇa.
78 verses · 20 stories