Bhagawat Gita: 5 inspiring quotes to keep one going during tough times

The Bhagavad Gita offers timeless wisdom and strength. Here are 5 powerful quotes to inspire resilience, focus, and inner peace during life's toughest challenges

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"You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work."

(Chapter 2, Verse 47)

“Karmanye vadhikaraste, Ma phaleshou kada chana.”

• Meaning: Focus on your duty and efforts without being attached to the results.
• Why it inspires: It teaches us to act with sincerity and leave the outcome to a higher power, relieving anxiety about success or failure.

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"The soul is neither born, and nor does it die."

(Chapter 2, Verse 20)

“Na jāyate mriyate vā kadācin...”

• Meaning: The true self (Atman) is eternal and cannot be destroyed.
• Why it inspires: This verse gives strength in adversity, reminding us that our spirit is indestructible, even in the face of great loss or fear.

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There is nothing lost or wasted in this life. Even a little effort towards spiritual awareness will protect you from the greatest fear."

(Chapter 2, Verse 40)

“In this endeavor, there is no loss or diminution...”

• Meaning: Every small step you take has value and lasting impact.
• Why it inspires: It encourages persistence, even if progress seems slow, reminding us that effort is never in vain.

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A person who is not disturbed by happiness and distress and is steady in both is certainly eligible for liberation."

(Chapter 2, Verse 15)

“Yam hi na vyathayantyete purusham purusharshabha...”

• Meaning: Endurance and emotional balance are key qualities of strength.
• Why it inspires: Teaches resilience—true inner peace comes from equanimity, not external circumstances.

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When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place."

(Chapter 6, Verse 19)

“Yathā dīpo nivāta-stho neṅgate sopamā smṛtā...”

• Meaning: Stillness and focus bring clarity. 
• Why it inspires: Even in chaos, cultivating inner calm through focus can help us stay grounded and purposeful.