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What is Atman (Soul) in the Bhagavad Gita?
Atman in the Bhagavad Gita is the eternal, indestructible soul within every being. Krishna teaches that the atman is never born, never dies, and cannot be harmed by weapons, fire, water, or wind. Realizing the atman's immortality brings freedom from fear of death.
What is Karma according to Bhagavad Gita?
Karma in the Bhagavad Gita means action performed with mindful intention. Lord Krishna teaches that karma encompasses all physical, mental, and verbal actions, and their inevitable consequences. True karma yoga involves performing duties without attachment to results, dedicating all actions to the Divine.
Developing Devotion
Cultivate divine love and surrender through Krishna's bhakti yoga teachings
The Path of Divine Love
Bhakti yoga, the path of devotion, is Krishna's most recommended spiritual practice in the Bhagavad Gita. It transforms the heart through love, surrender, and dedicated service to the Divine.
This guide explores practical methods for developing genuine devotion, cultivating divine love, and experiencing the joy and transformation that comes from bhakti practice.
Nine Forms of Devotional Practice
- Shravana: Hearing about the Divine through sacred texts and teachings
- Kirtana: Chanting and singing divine names and glories
- Smarana: Remembering the Divine throughout daily activities
- Pada-sevana: Serving the Divine through service to others
- Archana: Worship through prayer, offerings, and rituals
- Vandana: Offering prayers and expressing gratitude
- Dasya: Cultivating the servant attitude toward the Divine
- Sakhya: Developing friendship and intimacy with God
- Atma-nivedana: Complete self-surrender to divine will
Daily Devotional Practices
Start each day with gratitude and dedication. Chant sacred names during routine activities. Offer your work and relationships as service. End each day by surrendering outcomes and seeking divine grace.
