Bhagavad Gita — Chapter 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga

42 verses

Verse 1

The Blessed Lord said, "I taught this imperishable Yoga to Vivasvan; he then told it to Manu; Manu proclaimed it to Ikshvaku.

Verse 2

This, handed down in regular succession by the royal sages, was known. This Yoga, however, has been lost here over time, O Parantapa (burner of the f…

Verse 3

That same ancient yoga has been today taught to you by me, for you are my devotee and my friend; it is the supreme secret.

Verse 4

Arjuna said, "Later was Thy birth, and prior to it was the birth of Vivasvan (the Sun); how am I to understand that Thou hast taught this Yoga from t…

Verse 5

The Blessed Lord said, "Many births of Mine have passed, as well as of thine, O Arjuna; I know them all, but thou knowest not, O Parantapa (scorcher …