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Bhagavad Gita

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Introduction - The Scene; Theme; and Character - Gloom of Arjuna - Inner Doctrine - The Secret of Work - Spiritual Knowledge - Renunciation - Self Mastery - Spiritual Discernment - Mystery of Omnipresence - Kingly Knowledge - Universal Perfection - Universal Manifestation - Yoga of Devotion - Knower and the Known - Three Gunas or Qualities - Consciousness of the Supreme - Good and Evil Natures - Threefold Faith - Renunciation and Freedom - Contents -

well thine allotted tasks --- take hold of that work which lies nearest thy hand, and do it the best that is in thy power to do --- and it will be well with thee. Work is far preferable to idleness --- the one doth strengthen the mind and body, and is conducive to a long and normal life; while the other doth weaken both body and mind, and leadeth to an impotent and unhappy life, of uncertain duration.

'The race of men is bound because of action performed from motives of reward and gain; it hath become attached to its desired objects, and must toil on, bound, until freedom comes at last. But do thou avoid, this folly, O Arjuna, and do thou perform thy dutiful and proper tasks unattached and free. Perform thy tasks for the sake of Duty to the Real Self alone, and for no other motive.

Rememberest thou, Adjuna, the ancient teachings which inform thee of the creation of the world, and of the words the Creator spake to his created beings? Listen to his words, which I repeat to thee: '"Worship! Sacrifice! And remember the Source Of All Things --- the Bestower of Desired Objects! Think of the gods, that the gods may

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