Welcome to "Krishna Quotes - Be Selective About Who You Reveal This Subtle Secret To | Hindu Bhagavad Gita." In this video, we explore the profound teachings of Krishna, as revealed in the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna, a central figure in Hinduism, is the divine charioteer and spiritual guide of Arjuna. He is revered as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who imparts timeless wisdom that transcends the boundaries of religion and speaks to the core of spiritual enlightenment.
The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, emphasizes the existence of one Supreme God, countering popular misconceptions about Hinduism advocating multiple gods. This aligns with the teachings found in other major religious texts, such as the Quran, the Bible, and the Buddhist Sutras. The Gita advocates that true peace and fulfillment come from submitting the fruits of our actions to the Creator, rather than adhering to divisive religious practices.
Krishna’s teachings are universally relevant and emphasize the importance of devotion, selflessness, and surrender to the Supreme Being. He guides us to understand that the essence of all religions is the same, and true spiritual progress lies in recognizing and embracing this unity.
Here are some profound quotes from the Bhagavad Gita that highlight Krishna's message:
"This confidential knowledge is not to be uttered to those who are not austere, to those lacking in devotion, who have no desire to listen, nor to those who are envious of Me." - Gita 18:67
"One who shall propound this supreme mystery to My devotees shall, by that act of the highest devotion to Me, surely come to me." - Gita 18:68
"I am the Atman [the Supersoul] seated in the heart of every being. I am the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings." - Gita 10:20
Krishna teaches us to see the divine presence in all aspects of life. He says, "Behold my [infinite] forms, divine in their hundreds and thousands, infinitely diverse, infinitely varying in color and aspect… in my body the whole universe is moving and unmoving, all in one." - Gita 11:5-12. This vision requires a divine eye, which Krishna grants, saying, "I give you the divine eye. Behold My sovereign power!... [Behold] the [formless] form of God, all marvelous, infinite, seen everywhere. Were the splendor of a thousand suns to shoot forth all at once in the sky, that might perchance resemble the splendor of that Mighty One." - Gita 11: 5-12
Addressing common misunderstandings, Krishna says, "Men lacking intelligence, who do not know Me perfectly, think that I, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, was impersonal before and have now assumed this personality. Due to their trivial knowledge, they do not know My higher nature, which is imperishable and supreme." - Gita 7:24
Krishna identifies himself as the Atman, the Supersoul, saying, "Know that all states of being - be they of goodness, passion, or ignorance - all are manifested by My energy. I am, in one sense, everything, but I am independent." - Gita 7:12. He further states, "I am the generating seed of all existences. There Is no being - moving or nonmoving - that can exist without Me." - Gita 10:39
In a beautiful expression of his omnipresence, Krishna says, "I am the taste of water, the light of the sun and the moon, the syllable “aum” in the Vedic mantras … I am the vibration of sound in the ether, and the ability in man … Without all beings, yet I am [simultaneously] the life of all that lives" (Gita 7:9-10).
Krishna acknowledges the existence of many religions, stating, "This subject has been sung by wise sages distinctly and in various ways, in different hymns as also in aphoristic scriptures about Brahman [the All], well reasoned, and unequivocal [works]." - Gita 13:4. Yet, he urges us to "Abandon sarva-dharman (all varieties of religion) and just surrender to Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear." - Gita 18:66
Emphasizing devotion, Krishna says, "Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion." - Gita 9:14. He promises to support those who worship him with unwavering faith: "As for those who worship Me, thinking on Me alone and nothing else, ever attached to Me, I bear the burden of getting them what they need." - Gita 9:22
Krishna teaches the concept of non-duality, explaining that "Those who are on this path are resolute in purpose, their intelligence is one. O beloved … the intelligence of those who are wavering is many-branched." - Gita 2:41. He assures us that "Although the Supersoul appears to be divided among all beings, He is never divided. He is situated as One." - Gita 13:17
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