There is neither Self-knowledge nor Self-perception to those whose senses are not under control. Without Self-perception there is no peace; and without peace there can be no happiness. |
There is neither this world nor the world beyond nor happiness for the one who doubts. |
There is no end of My divine manifestations, O Arjuna. This is only a brief description by Me of the extent of My divine manifestations. |
There is no one hateful or dear to Me. But, those who worship Me with devotion, they are with Me and I am also with them. |
There is nothing higher than Brahman. Everything in the universe is strung on Brahman like jewels on the thread of a necklace. |
There is nothing lost or wasted in this life. |
There is nothing, animate or inanimate, that can exist without Me. |
There was never a time when I, you, or these kings did not exist; nor shall we ever cease to exist in the future. |
Therefore, always remember Me and do your duty. You shall certainly attain Me if your mind and intellect are fixed on Me. |
Therefore, focus your mind on Me alone and let your intellect dwell upon Me through meditation and contemplation. Thereafter you shall certainly come to Me. |
Therefore, resort to Karma-yoga and cut the ignorance-born doubt abiding in your heart by the sword of Self-knowledge, and get up (to fight), O Arjuna. |
These acts of creation do not bind Me, O Arjuna, because I remain indifferent and unattached to those acts. |
They all attain perfection When they find joy in their work. |
They prescribe various specific rites for the attainment of pleasure and power to those who are full of desires, and hold the attainment of heaven as the highest goal of life. The rebirth is their fruit of action. |
They say that the world is unreal, without a substratum, without a God, and without an order. |