4 Powerful Teachings of Lord Krishna from The Bhagavad Gita

As the Kurukshetra war was about to begin, seeing his own brothers and family members in the opposite army, Arjuna became disoriented. Filled with doubt and uncertainty, he looked upto Lord Krishna for guidance. Thoughts like “Is this the right thing to do?”, “How can I fight a war against my own blood relations?” and so forth, started piercing his soul. However, Krishna’s great words of wisdom became his blessing and equipped him with the support to fight and become victorious in the immortal war of The Mahabharata. In this article, we will explore 4 of the most important lessons that we can learn from this great work of divine profundity.

We all know that Lord Krishna laid the foundation of Karma Yoga when he said to Arjuna: “You have a right to perform your duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your action.” These words opens in front of us the path towards selfless action.

Most of our stress arises from constantly contemplating what would happen as a result of our action. Before entering a stage to give a speech, before launching a dream career or giving exams; in numerous complex circumstances people falter due to doubtful thoughts. However, Lord Krishna recommends a radical shift from this common mindset. He tells us that instead of wasting your precious energy and focus on outcomes, devote everything that you have got into fulfilling your mission. When we are entirely focused on our work, we will reach a “flow state” where we become unbeatable. Thousands of years before researchers and psychologists such as Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, recommended these ideas of modern-day psychology, Lord Krishna gifted us such profound words of wisdom.

One of the most central truths of existence is the universal law of impermanence. Krishna uncovered this truth clearly for us when he said to Arjuna: “O son of Kunti, the contact between the senses and the sense objects gives rise to fleeting perceptions of happiness and distress. These are non-permanent, and come and go like the winter and summer seasons. O descendent of Bharat, one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed.”

Once we deeply realise this truth, life becomes much easier. People change; our emotions, mental states and perspectives are in constant flux; death can happen anytime. Therefore, worrying and stressing out about things that are outside of our control become totally meaningless. The reason why you and I are here in this world is to fulfil our purpose in life. Focus on your karma. Leave the thoughts about results on the foots of Bhagvan. Submit your heart and soul in what you are doing. Things will work out well.

Lord Krishna gave us deep wisdom on mindfulness when he said: ”Wherever the flickering and restless mind wanders, the Yogi must withdraw it from all those distractions, and bring it back under the control of the self alone.”

A restless mind cannot fulfil most of the goals that require immediate action. Our actions arise from our thoughts. Thus, achieving total control over our thoughts and emotions is an absolute necessity. Hence, Krishna recommends some key spiritual practices in the Bhagavat Gita:

Daily Meditation- Meditation anchors us strongly in the present moment. Just focusing on our own breath in itself can create magical results. Another highly effective meditation technique is to maintain the image of Lord Krishna or the deity that you love the most constantly in your mind.

A Harmonious Life- Krishna tells us "Those who eat too much or eat too little, sleep too much or too little, cannot attain success in Yoga.”

Pranayama or Breathing Practices- Our breath and mental states are strongly tied to each other. This is the reason why our breath pattern shifts when we get stressed or excited. Thus, developing control over breath gets translated into attaining control over the mind. Start with pranayama techniques such as Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati and Bhramari.

Krishna was speaking to all of us when he said "Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform - do that, O son of Kunti, as an offering to Me… For such a person, the act of offering is God, the oblation is God, the fire is God, and that which is to be attained is also God.”

This is another great way to achieve Moksha through our actions. When everything is dedicated to God, we will never develop attachment to the results. As this habit becomes our second nature, our soul will become purer and purer. This is the right path towards liberation.

These are 4 timeless pieces of wisdom that Lord Krishna has gifted to humanity. Take up one of these principles and start practising it today itself. Takes notes if you want. These spiritual advices have the power to change your life and uplift you into the path of authentic fulfilment, enlightenment and ultimate freedom.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the 4 yogas of Geeta?
   Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga are the 4 yogas mentioned in the Geeta.
2. What happens if we read the Bhagavad Gita daily?
   Bhagavad Gita provides spiritual guidance and practical wisdom for life. Your entire life will change and stress will reduce significantly if you truly understand its concepts.
3. What did Albert Einstein say about the Bhagavad Gita?
   Albert Einstein said: "When I read the Bhagavad Gita and reflect about how God created this universe, everything else seems so superfluous."