5 Bhagavad Gita Quotes for Motivation and Inspiration

Feeling down? These 5 verses from the Bhagavad Gita offer renewed energy and direction. Boost your self-confidence and face challenges with these words of wisdom.

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Bhagavad Gita Quotes

Life can feel overwhelming. The Bhagavad Gita offers guidance. It's a psychological map for navigating life. Here are 5 verses to reignite your self-confidence. 

"नैव किञ्चित्करोमीति युक्तो मन्मयः सदा। दृष्ट्वा शृण्वंस्तु स्पृशंस्ति जिघ्रन्नश्नन् गच्छन् स्वपंश्वसन्॥” (Gita 5.8) 

Meaning: A self-aware person thinks, 'I am doing nothing,' even while acting. They understand actions are of the body; the soul observes. When feeling tired, remember your power is within. Act without worrying about results.

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Respond, don't react.

“यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः। इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता॥” (Gita 2.58) 

Meaning: Like a turtle withdraws its limbs, one who controls their senses possesses steady wisdom. When emotions run high, step back. Understanding the situation calmly is wise. Respond, don't react.

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Act and move forward.

“कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥” (Gita 2.47) 

Meaning: Your right is to perform your duty, not to its fruits. Don't desire rewards or be attached to inaction. When fearing failure, remember: Act and move forward; results will follow.

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Befriend yourself first.

“बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः। अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत्॥” (Gita 6.6) 

Meaning: For those who conquer themselves, their soul becomes a friend. For those lacking self-control, their soul becomes an enemy. When angry or feeling inferior, remember: Befriend yourself first, then the world will embrace you.

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Don't compare.

“श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्। स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥” (Gita 3.35) 

Meaning: Your own duty, even flawed, is superior to another's duty well performed. Death in one's own duty is preferable; another's duty is dreadful. When comparing yourself to others, remember: Your path is right for you.