10 Bhagavad Gita Quotes For Tough Times

The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, offers timeless wisdom for navigating life’s challenges. Here are 10 powerful quotes that can provide strength and inspiration during tough times:

1. “You have a right to perform your actions, but for the results, you have no control.” (Chapter 2, Verse 47)

Focus on what you can control, and let go of attachment to outcomes.

2. “A person who has taken his birth, having death certain, and being of unsteady nature, should perform duty for the sake of duty.” (Chapter 2, Verse 14)

Perform your duties with dedication and perseverance.

3. “The soul can never be cut into pieces by any weapon, nor can it be burnt by fire, nor can it be moistened by water, nor withered by the wind.” (Chapter 2, Verse 23)

The spirit is indestructible and eternal.

4. “Do your work and abandon all attachment to success or failure. Such equanimity is Yoga.” (Chapter 2, Verse 48)

Cultivate equanimity and detachment in the face of challenges.

5. “One who has control over the mind, and is aware of its nature, attains tranquility and calmness.” (Chapter 2, Verse 56)

Mindfulness and self-awareness can bring peace and stability.

6. “The one who is not disturbed by incessant streams of desires—that enter like rivers into the ocean, which is ever-being filled but is always still—can alone achieve peace, and not the man who runs after his desires and strives to satisfy them.” (Chapter 2, Verse 70)

Find inner peace by letting go of desires and attachments.

7. “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.” (Chapter 6, Verse 5-6)

Conquer your mind to find true friendship with yourself.

8. “Whatever happens, happens for good. Whatever is happening, is happening for good. Whatever will happen, will happen for good.” (Chapter 18, Verse 48)

Trust in the universe’s plan and find acceptance.

9. “You are not the doer of actions. The three modes of material nature are the doers.” (Chapter 3, Verse 27)

Recognize the role of external factors and let go of ego.

10. “Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.” (Chapter 18, Verse 66)

Find solace in surrendering to a higher power.