The Wisdom of the Battlefield
An infographic journey into the Bhagavad Gita, the timeless dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna concerning duty, action, and the nature of reality.
The Gita at a Glance
The scripture's core components by the numbers.
Chapters
Each exploring a unique path or 'Yoga' to enlightenment.
Verses
A rich dialogue woven into the epic poem, the Mahabharata.
Main Speakers
The divine teacher, Krishna, and his devoted disciple, Arjuna.
The Three Paths to Liberation
The Gita outlines three primary spiritual disciplines, or 'Yogas'.
Karma Yoga
The Path of Selfless Action. Performing one's duties without attachment to the outcome, dedicating the results to a higher purpose.
Bhakti Yoga
The Path of Devotion. Directing one's love and emotions towards the Divine through prayer, worship, and seeing the sacred in all beings.
Jñāna Yoga
The Path of Knowledge. Discriminating between the eternal Self (Atman) and the temporary material world through study, contemplation, and self-inquiry.
A Journey Through the Chapters
The 18 chapters unfold as a progressive revelation, guiding Arjuna from despair to decisive action.
Chapters 1-2
Arjuna's Despair & The Eternal Soul
Chapters 3-6
The Paths of Action & Meditation
Chapters 7-12
The Nature of God & The Path of Devotion
Chapters 13-17
Matter, Spirit, & The Three Gunas
Chapter 18
Conclusion & The Perfection of Renunciation
The Voice of the Gita
The Gita is primarily a discourse delivered by Lord Krishna. This chart visualizes the distribution of the 700 verses among the main speakers, clearly showing Krishna's role as the divine teacher who guides the conversation and imparts the core teachings of the text.
Core Philosophical Concepts
Key terms to understand the Gita's profound wisdom.
Dharma
One's righteous duty, ethics, or inherent nature. Fulfilling one's Dharma is central to a meaningful life.
Karma
The universal law of action and reaction. Every action has a corresponding consequence.
Atman
The eternal, unchanging soul or individual Self, distinct from the temporary body and mind.
Moksha
Liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara).
Gunas
The three qualities of material nature: Sattva (purity), Rajas (passion), and Tamas (ignorance).
Brahman
The ultimate, all-pervading reality; the Supreme Cosmic Spirit from which all things originate.