Bhagavad Gita by Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa (श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता)

The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Indian text in the form of a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. It explores profound insights into life and dharma. The first chapter describes Arjuna’s hesitation and sorrow on the battlefield, while the subsequent chapters present Krishna’s teachings on the nature of the self, action (karma), knowledge (jnana), devotion (bhakti), and meditation (dhyana). The Gita emphasizes three principal paths—Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga—and offers guidance for humanity by addressing various dimensions of life, ultimately leading toward self-realization.