5 Bhagavad Gita Shlokas That Will Change the Way You See Life!

The Bhagavad Gita is not merely an ancient scripture, it is a map to navigate the present day with wisdom and clarity. Its verses speak to the challenges we all face, including stress, self-doubt, attachment and discipline, guiding us to define a more meaningful and balanced life. Below are few shlokas which if you follow can change your thoughts/guiding principles and the way you live/act in this world on everyday basis:

"कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि।।"

“You have the right to do your prescribed work, but you cannot decide your action, nor to the fruits of your action.” (Bhagavad Gita 2.47)
This shloka tells us to do our best whatever your work is with no concern for the result. Doesn’t matter if it’s a career, relationship, or personal goal, being attached to the outcome creates stress. Concentrating on honest effort leads to peace and satisfaction instead.

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"उद्धरेदात्मनाऽत्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्। आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः।।"

“One raises oneself by one’s own mind and not degrades oneself. The mind is a friend to those that take control of it and an enemy to those who do not.” (Bhagavad Gita 6.5)
This means mental resilience which is crucial for a happy life. Practicing meditation, mindfulness, or even just positive thinking can train your mind to deal with daily stress and nut if you make better directed decisions.



"विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः। निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः स शांतिमधिगच्छति।।"

“He who has renounced all desires for sense gratification, free from desires, who is devoid of the sense of ‘I’ and ‘mine,’ — he is at peace.” (Bhagavad Gita 2.71)
More often than not, we hold on to materialist things, prestige things, or even things that happened today and resulted in suffering. True inner peace is achieved through letting go of that which we cannot control.



"युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु। युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा।।"

“One who is moderate in eating and recreation, work and sleep, who is balanced in everything, —him, among them, discipline vanquishes all sorrow.” (Bhagavad Gita 6.17)
Too much work, too much food, too much entertainment can lead to life being out of balance. This shloka tells you that moderation in all facets of life, leads to continued happiness.



“Equanimity toward pleasure and pain, gain and loss, victory and defeat.” (Bhagavad Gita 2.38)
Life is unpredictable. Success and failure, joy and sorrow are inevitable. Dealing with them in a calm, composed mind prevents us from being carried away by the transient situations.

The wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita holds true even today and offers a guide to the personal journey of growth and achievement. Be it stress, indecision, emotional upheaval, these shlokas pack within them a reservoir of wisdom that can help you navigate the many trials and tribulations of your mundane existence.

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