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Bhagavad Gita

Ancient Sanskrit text · A philosophical dialogue within the Mahabharata, presented here through a named public-domain translation.

Substantively reviewed July 27, 2026 · Quotes.org.in editorial desk

About Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna within the Mahabharata. Its teachings on action, discipline, knowledge, devotion and equanimity have been rendered differently by many translators, so no English sentence should be presented as though it were the single definitive wording of the Sanskrit text.

How these quotations are verified

These selections use Sir Edwin Arnold’s public-domain verse translation, The Song Celestial. Every record names Arnold as translator and identifies the chapter; extracts spoken by Krishna remain attributed to the text rather than misleadingly presented as Arnold’s personal sayings.

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“Work is more excellent than idleness.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter III — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“That man alone is wise who keeps the mastery of himself!”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter II — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“Let each man raise the Self by Soul, not trample down his Self.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter VI — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“Being of equal grace to comrades, friends, chance-comers, strangers, lovers, enemies, aliens and kinsmen; loving all alike.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter VI — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“Fearlessness, singleness of soul, the will always to strive for wisdom.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter XVI — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“Tenderness towards all that suffer; a contented heart.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter XVI — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“Gifts’ worth lies in the mind which gives, the will that serves.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter IV — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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“Good Pleasure is the pleasure that endures, banishing pain for aye.”

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The Song Celestial, Chapter XVIII — Edwin Arnold translation · View source

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