Verse 18.44 from the Bhagavad Gita reads as follows:

“Krishigaurakshyavanijyam vaishyakarma svabhava-jam,
Paricharyatmakam karma shudrasyapi svabhava-jam” Continue reading Bhagavad Gita 18.44 →

The 43^rd verse of chapter 18 of Bhagavad Gita is as follows:

“shauryam tejo dhritirdaakshyam yuddhe chaapy apalaayanam,
daanamishvara-bhaavashcha kshatram karma svabhaava-jam”

The verse 18.43 from the Bhagavad Gita is referring to the Kshatriya varna. The Kshatriya varna is traditionally associated with warriors, rulers, and administrators. In ancient India, the Kshatriyas were responsible for protecting society. The verse is emphasizing the qualities that a Kshatriya must possess in order to perform their duties effectively, such as bravery, power, determination, skill in warfare, pride and never to retreat from battle. Additionally, the verse mentions that a Kshatriya must have the quality of large-heartedness in charity.

The 42^nd verse of chapter 18 of Bhagavad Gita is as follows:

“Shamo damastapah shaucham kshantirarjavameva cha,
Jnanam vijnanamastikyam brahma-karma svabhava-jam”

This verse states that serenity, self-restraint, austerity, purity, forgiveness, and uprightness, along with knowledge, realization, and belief in God, are the natural duties of Brahmanas, who are traditionally considered to be the priests and scholars of ancient India. Continue reading Bhagavad Gita 18.42 →

The 47th verse of chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita is as follows:

“Karmanyeva adhikaraste maa phalesu kadachana,
Maa karmaphalaheturbhurma te sango’stvakarmani”

This verse is perhaps the most quoted verse from Gita, and it translates to: “You have the right to perform your actions, but you are not entitled to the fruits of the actions. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty.” Continue reading Bhagavad Gita 2.47 →