Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita: Paths to Enlightenment

Explore the core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, its spiritual paths, and timeless wisdom through an insightful infographic journey.

Infographic: The Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita

The Wisdom of the Battlefield

An infographic journey into the Bhagavad Gita, the timeless dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna concerning duty, action, and the nature of reality.

The Gita at a Glance

The scripture's core components by the numbers.

Chapters

Each exploring a unique path or 'Yoga' to enlightenment.

700

Verses

A rich dialogue woven into the epic poem, the Mahabharata.

Main Speakers

The divine teacher, Krishna, and his devoted disciple, Arjuna.

The Three Paths to Liberation

The Gita outlines three primary spiritual disciplines, or 'Yogas'.

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Karma Yoga

The Path of Selfless Action. Performing one's duties without attachment to the outcome, dedicating the results to a higher purpose.

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Bhakti Yoga

The Path of Devotion. Directing one's love and emotions towards the Divine through prayer, worship, and seeing the sacred in all beings.

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Jñāna Yoga

The Path of Knowledge. Discriminating between the eternal Self (Atman) and the temporary material world through study, contemplation, and self-inquiry.

A Journey Through the Chapters

The 18 chapters unfold as a progressive revelation, guiding Arjuna from despair to decisive action.

Chapters 1-2

Arjuna's Despair & The Eternal Soul

Chapters 3-6

The Paths of Action & Meditation

Chapters 7-12

The Nature of God & The Path of Devotion

Chapters 13-17

Matter, Spirit, & The Three Gunas

Chapter 18

Conclusion & The Perfection of Renunciation

The Voice of the Gita

The Gita is primarily a discourse delivered by Lord Krishna. This chart visualizes the distribution of the 700 verses among the main speakers, clearly showing Krishna's role as the divine teacher who guides the conversation and imparts the core teachings of the text.

Core Philosophical Concepts

Key terms to understand the Gita's profound wisdom.

Dharma

One's righteous duty, ethics, or inherent nature. Fulfilling one's Dharma is central to a meaningful life.

Karma

The universal law of action and reaction. Every action has a corresponding consequence.

Atman

The eternal, unchanging soul or individual Self, distinct from the temporary body and mind.

Moksha

Liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara).

Gunas

The three qualities of material nature: Sattva (purity), Rajas (passion), and Tamas (ignorance).

Brahman

The ultimate, all-pervading reality; the Supreme Cosmic Spirit from which all things originate.