Bhagavad Gita Verses on the Immortal Soul

Explore Krishna's profound teachings on the eternal, immortal nature of the soul. Understand why the Self cannot be kill...

Understanding Immortality of the Soul in the Bhagavad Gita

Explore Krishna's profound teachings on the eternal, immortal nature of the soul. Understand why the Self cannot be killed, burned, or destroyed.

The Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna's timeless discourse to Arjuna, provides profound guidance on this topic that remains relevant for seekers today. Through these sacred verses, we discover practical wisdom for applying these teachings in our daily lives.

Key Verses on Immortality of the Soul

"The soul is never born and never dies. It is eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. It is not slain when the body is slain."
— Bhagavad Gita 2.20
The soul has no beginning or end - it is beyond birth and death.
"The soul can never be cut to pieces, nor burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind."
— Bhagavad Gita 2.23
No physical force can affect the eternal soul.
"As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless ones."
— Bhagavad Gita 2.22
The body is like clothing; the soul simply changes bodies.
"It is said that the soul is invisible, inconceivable and immutable. Knowing this, you should not grieve for the body."
— Bhagavad Gita 2.25
Understanding the soul's nature removes grief about death.

📋 How to Practice Immortality of the Soul (5 Steps)

  1. 1 Study the nature of the Self as described in Chapter 2
  2. 2 Meditate on your identity beyond the body
  3. 3 Contemplate what remains constant amid all changes
  4. 4 Release fear of death through spiritual understanding
  5. 5 Live with awareness of your eternal nature

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