Krishna quotes in English
The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to simply as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It consists of a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. This dialogue occurs on the battlefield just before the start of a great war, with Arjuna in a state of moral dilemma and despair about fighting in the battle.
Krishna imparts spiritual wisdom and guidance to Arjuna, covering a wide range of spiritual topics. The Gita addresses the concepts of duty, righteousness, and the nature of the universe, and it lays out various paths to spiritual realization, including devotion (bhakti), action (karma), and knowledge (jnana). It is considered one of the most important texts in the history of literature, philosophy, and spirituality in India. Here are 20 best Lord Shri Krishna quotes in English .
Krishna quotes in English
“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, O Arjuna, at that time I manifest Myself on earth.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy.” – Bhagavad Gita
“You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Set your heart upon your work but never its reward.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Do everything you have to do, but not with ego, not with lust, not with envy but with love, compassion, humility, and devotion.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“The soul is neither born, and nor does it die.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“I am the beginning, middle, and end of creation.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Happiness is a state of mind, that has nothing to do with the external world.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“There are three gates to self-destructive hell: lust, anger, and greed.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“There is neither this world, nor the world beyond. nor happiness for the one who doubts.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“To those who have conquered themselves, the will is a friend. But it is the enemy of those who have not found the Self within them.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“Let the motive be in the deed and not in the event. Be not one whose motive for action is the hope of reward.”
– Bhagavad Gita
“As the heat of a fire reduces wood to ashes, the fire of knowledge burns to ashes all karma.”
– Bhagavad Gita
