Step 3 of 7 · 10 min

Key Ideas

The big ideas of the Gītā and how they link together. New here? Start with a guided path.

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Bhakti & refuge

Bhakti-yoga

Loving devotional service to Krishna is the central conclusion that integrates knowledge, action and spiritual discipline.

Reflect

What would loving service look like in a practical decision today?

Devotion is directed personally toward Krishna.
BG 9.34 BG 12.2
Daily actions can be intentionally offered to Krishna.
BG 9.27 BG 18.46
Mature spiritual knowledge leads to accepting Krishna as all.
BG 7.19
Authentic guidance transmits devotional spiritual knowledge.
BG 4.34 BG 6.47
Krishna identifies the faithful devotee as the highest yogi.
BG 6.47
Remembering and thinking of Krishna are direct expressions of devotion.
BG 8.7 BG 9.34
Devotion directed toward Krishna is cultivated with faith.
BG 12.2
Krishna gives understanding to those who serve with love.
BG 10.10
Devotional life culminates in exclusive dependence on Krishna.
BG 18.65 BG 18.66
Unfailing devotion surpasses the three material modes.
BG 14.26
Krishna describes the noble qualities of His beloved devotee.
BG 12.13-14
Krishna teaches that undivided devotion enables true understanding of Him.
BG 11.54

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