Bhagavad Gita As It Is

References to text BG 4.34
BG 4.34: Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized souls can impart knowledge unto you because they have seen the truth.

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The great sage NÄrada also inquired in detail from his father, BrahmÄ, the great-grandfather of all the universe, after seeing him well satisfied.
Answers by Citing the Lord's Version
SB 2.9.43
In this way both swans live together in the heart. When the one swan is instructed by the other, he is situated in his constitutional position. This means he regains his original Kṛṣṇa consciousness, which was lost because of his material attraction.
Puranjana Becomes a Woman in the Next Life
SB 4.28.64
Whatever doubts I have about a particular subject matter I shall ask you about later. For the time being, these mysterious yoga instructions you have given me for self-realization appear very difficult to understand. Please repeat them in a simple way so that I can understand them. My mind is very inquisitive, and I want to understand this clearly.
Conversation Between Maharaja Rahugana and Jada Bharata
SB 5.12.3
What, then, is the ultimate truth? The answer is that nondual knowledge is the ultimate truth. It is devoid of the contamination of material qualities. It gives us liberation. It is the one without a second, all-pervading and beyond imagination. The first realization of that knowledge is Brahman. Then ParamÄtmÄ, the Supersoul, is realized by the yogÄ«s who try to see Him without grievance. This is the second stage of realization. Finally, full realization of the same supreme knowledge is realized in the Supreme Person. All learned scholars describe the Supreme Person as VÄsudeva, the cause of Brahman, ParamÄtmÄ and others.
Conversation Between Maharaja Rahugana and Jada Bharata
SB 5.12.11
When the conditioned soul accepts the shelter of the creeper of fruitive activity, he may be elevated by his pious activities to higher planetary systems and thus gain liberation from hellish conditions, but unfortunately he cannot remain there. After reaping the results of his pious activities, he has to return to the lower planetary systems. In this way he perpetually goes up and comes down.
The Material World as the Great Forest of Enjoyment
SB 5.14.41
King Pratīha personally propagated the principles of self-realization. In this way, not only was he purified, but he became a great devotee of the Supreme Person, Lord Viṣṇu, and directly realized Him.
The Glories of the Descendants of King Priyavrata
SB 5.15.4
Although King Gaya had no personal desire for sense gratification, all his desires were fulfilled by virtue of his performance of Vedic rituals. All the kings with whom MahÄrÄja Gaya had to fight were forced to fight on religious principles. They were very satisfied with his fighting, and they would present all kinds of gifts to him. Similarly, all the brÄhmaṇas in his kingdom were very satisfied with King Gaya’s munificent charities. Consequently the brÄhmaṇas contributed a sixth of their pious activities for King Gaya’s benefit in the next life.
The Glories of the Descendants of King Priyavrata
SB 5.15.11
King Indra said: Therefore with great frankness and without duplicity I shall now bow my head at the lotus feet of Bá¹›haspati, the spiritual master of the demigods. Because he is in the mode of goodness, he is fully aware of all knowledge and is the best of the brÄhmaṇas. Now I shall touch his lotus feet and offer my obeisances unto him to try to satisfy him.
Indra Offends His Spiritual Master, Brihaspati.
SB 6.7.15
King Indra, who performed one hundred sacrifices, received this prayer of protection from Viśvarūpa. After conquering the demons, he enjoyed all the opulences of the three worlds.
The Narayana-kavaca Shield
SB 6.8.42
The living entity, who has received his present body because of his past fruitive activity, may end the results of his actions in this life, but this does not mean that he is liberated from bondage to material bodies. The living entity receives one type of body, and by performing actions with that body he creates another. Thus he transmigrates from one body to another, through repeated birth and death, because of his gross ignorance.
What Prahlada Learned in the Womb
SB 7.7.47
O best of persons, O supreme director, those who actually aspire for supreme good fortune worship this form of Your Lordship according to the Vedic Tantras. My Lord, we can see all the three worlds in You.
The Demigods and Demons Declare a Truce
SB 8.6.9
O Supreme Lord, for self-realization I surrender unto You, who are worshiped by the demigods as the supreme controller of everything. By Your instructions, exposing life’s purpose, kindly cut the knot from the core of my heart and let me know the destination of my life.
Matsya, the Lord's Fish Incarnation
SB 8.24.53
O King ParÄ«ká¹£it, the transcendental activities of Lord RÄmacandra have been described by great saintly persons who have seen the truth. Because you have heard again and again about Lord RÄmacandra, the husband of mother SÄ«tÄ, I shall describe these activities only in brief. Please listen.
The Pastimes of the Supreme Lord, Ramacandra
SB 9.10.3
My Lord, You are the same person who in the beginning created this material world by His personal external energy. After the creation of this world of three guṇas [sattva, rajas and tamas], You appear to have entered it, although in fact You have not.
The Birth of Lord Krishna
SB 10.3.14
The brÄhmaṇa immediately fell at the lotus feet of Caitanya MahÄprabhu and requested Him to accept his proposal in a joyful mood.
Lord Caitanya in Five Features
CC 1.7.53
“All these mantras confirm that the Absolute Truth is personal, but the MÄyÄvÄdÄ«s, throwing away the direct meaning, interpret the Absolute Truth as impersonal.
The Liberation of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya
CC 2.6.151
Chapter 2: Sanatana Gosvami
Teachings of Lord Caitanya
TLC 2
There are six principles favorable to the execution of pure devotional service: (1) being enthusiastic, (2) endeavoring with conï¬dence, (3) being patient, (4) acting according to regulative principles [such as Å›ravaṇaá¹ kÄ«rtanaá¹ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇam – hearing, chanting and remembering Kṛṣṇa], (5) abandoning the association of nondevotees, and (6) following in the footsteps of the previous ÄcÄryas. These six principles undoubtedly assure the complete success of pure devotional service.
Nectar of Instruction
NoI 3
London, July 17, 1973
Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruks?etra
LBG 1.20
London, August 8, 1973
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.8
London, August 16, 1973
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.10
Mexico, February 11, 1975
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.11
Hyderabad, November 17, 1972
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.12
Pittsburgh, September 8, 1972
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.13
Hyderabad, November 19, 1972
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.13
London, August 22, 1973
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.16
Hyderabad, November 27, 1972
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.23
Hyderabad, November 28, 1972
Contents of the Gita Summarized
LBG 2.24
Los Angeles, January 6, 1969
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.7
New York, July 25, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.9
New York, August 1, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.13
New York, August 12, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.24
New York, August 12, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.24
New York, August 12, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.24
New York, August 12, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.24
New York, August 12, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.24
New York, August 12, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.24
New York, August 14, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 14, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 14, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 14, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 14, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 17, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 17, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 17, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
Los Angeles, January 12, 1969
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.34
New York, August 21, 1966
Transcendental Knowledge
LBG 4.37
Auckland, April 15, 1972
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Hong Kong, January 25, 1975
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Hong Kong, January 25, 1975
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Bombay, December 20, 1975
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Bombay, December 20, 1975
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Bhuvanesvara, January 22, 1977
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Bombay, March 28, 1971
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Ahmedabad, December 14, 1972
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Ahmedabad, December 14, 1972
Knowledge of the Absolute
LBG 7.1
Melbourne, April 19, 1976
The Most Confidential Knowledge
LBG 9.1
Melbourne, April 19, 1976
The Most Confidential Knowledge
LBG 9.1
Toronto, June 20, 1976
The Most Confidential Knowledge
LBG 9.3
Melbourne, April 22, 1976
The Most Confidential Knowledge
LBG 9.4
New York, January 1, 1967
The Opulence of the Absolute
LBG 10.2
New York, January 1, 1967
The Opulence of the Absolute
LBG 10.2
Miami, February 25, 1975
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
LBG 13.1-2
Montreal, October 25, 1968
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
LBG 13.6-7
Bombay, October 3, 1973
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
LBG 13.8-12
Bombay, October 23, 1973
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
LBG 13.24
Bombay, October 23, 1973
Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
LBG 13.24
Ahmedabad, December 10, 1972
Conclusion — The Perfection of Renunciation
LBG 18.67
Ahmedabad, December 10, 1972
Conclusion — The Perfection of Renunciation
LBG 18.67
London, August 16, 1971
Questions by the Sages
LSB 1.1.2
London, August 23, 1971
Questions by the Sages
LSB 1.1.5
Hyderabad, November 26, 1972
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.6
London, July 23, 1973
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.6
London, July 23, 1973
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.6
Vrndavana, October 18, 1972
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.7
University Lecture
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.9
Delhi, November 16, 1973
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.10
Vrndavana, October 26, 1972
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.15
Calcutta, September 26, 1974
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.18
Calcutta, September 26, 1974
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.18
Vrndavana, October 30, 1972
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.19
Los Angeles, August 28, 1972
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.25
Los Angeles, August 28, 1972
Divinity and Divine Service
LSB 1.2.25
Vrndavana, September 11, 1976
The Son of Drona Punished
LSB 1.7.12
New York, March 6, 1975
The Pandavas Retire Timely
LSB 1.15.27
New York, March 6, 1975
The Pandavas Retire Timely
LSB 1.15.27
Los Angeles, January 8, 1974
How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali
LSB 1.16.11
Hawaii, January 21, 1974
How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali
LSB 1.16.25
Hawaii, January 21, 1974
How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali
LSB 1.16.25
Hawaii, January 21, 1974
How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali
LSB 1.16.25
Tokyo, January 30, 1974
How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali
LSB 1.16.36
Tokyo, January 30, 1974
How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali
LSB 1.16.36
Los Angeles, June 23, 1972
Pure Devotional Service: The Change in Heart
LSB 2.3.25
Los Angeles, June 23, 1972
Pure Devotional Service: The Change in Heart
LSB 2.3.25
Los Angeles, June 23, 1972
Pure Devotional Service: The Change in Heart
LSB 2.3.25
Los Angeles, June 24, 197
The Process of Creation
LSB 2.4.1
Los Angeles, June 24, 197
The Process of Creation
LSB 2.4.1
Los Angeles, February 10, 19
Questions by King Parikshit
LSB 2.8.7
Melbourne, April 5, 1972
Answers by Citing the Lord's Version
LSB 2.9.3
Bombay, November 4, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.4
Bombay, November 4, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.4
Bombay, November 4, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.4
Bombay, November 12, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.12
Bombay, November 22, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.22
Bombay, November 25, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.25
Bombay, November 28, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.28
Bombay, November 28, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.28
Bombay, November 28, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.28
Bombay, November 30, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.30
Bombay, December 1, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.31
Bombay, December 4, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.35
Bombay, December 8, 1974
The Glories of Devotional Service
LSB 3.25.39-40
Bombay, December 16, 1974
Fundamental Principles of Material Nature
LSB 3.26.4
Bombay, December 22, 1974
Fundamental Principles of Material Nature
LSB 3.26.10
Bombay, December 27, 1974
Fundamental Principles of Material Nature
LSB 3.26.18
Bombay, January 9, 1975
Fundamental Principles of Material Nature
LSB 3.26.32
Nairobi, October 27, 1975
Kapila's Instructions on the Execution of Devotional Service
LSB 3.28.18
Stockholm, September 7, 197
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.1
Hyderabad, April 12, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 12, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 12, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 12, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 12, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 12, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 13, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Hyderabad, April 13, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Johannesburg, October 22, 1975
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Vrndavana, October 24, 197
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Vrndavana, October 24, 197
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.2
Vrndavana, October 27, 197
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.5
Vrndavana, November 2, 1976
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.14
Vrndavana, November 6, 1976
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.18
Vrndavana, November 14, 1976
Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons
LSB 5.5.27
Vrndavana, November 25, 1976
The Activities of Lord Rishabhadeva
LSB 5.6.3
Honolulu, May 8, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.7
Honolulu, May 10, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.9
Honolulu, May 10, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.9
Nellore, January 8, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.15
Honolulu, May 17, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.17
Honolulu, May 22, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.22
Honolulu, May 22, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.22
Honolulu, May 27, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.27
Los Angeles, June 5, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.39
Surat, December 21, 1970
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.39
San Francisco, July 21, 1975
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.40
Dallas, July 29, 1975
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.47
Detroit, June 15, 1976
The History of the Life of Ajamila
LSB 6.1.49
Vrndavana, September 18, 1975
Ajamila Delivered by the Vishnudutas
LSB 6.2.15
Gorakhpur, February 10, 1971
Yamaraja Instructs His Messengers
LSB 6.3.16
Hong Kong, April 18, 1972
Prahlada Instructs His Demoniac Schoolmates
LSB 7.6.1
Toronto, June 18, 1976
Prahlada Instructs His Demoniac Schoolmates
LSB 7.6.2
(incomplete lecture)
What Prahlada Learned in the Womb
LSB 7.7.29
(incomplete lecture)
What Prahlada Learned in the Womb
LSB 7.7.29
Mombassa, September 12, 1971
What Prahlada Learned in the Womb
LSB 7.7.30-31
Mayapur, February 17, 1977
Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers
LSB 7.9.3
Mayapur, February 19, 1976
Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers
LSB 7.9.12
Mayapur, March 6, 1976
Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers
LSB 7.9.28
Bombay, April 13, 1976
The Perfect Society: Four Spiritual Classes
LSB 7.12.2
Room Conversation
January 1971
TLKS 1971.1.247E6
Room Conversation
January 1971
TLKS 1971.1.247E6
Room Conversation
January 1971
TLKS 1971.1.247E6
Discussion with Indians
January 1971
TLKS 1971.1.247EA
Conversation with Prof. Kotovsky
June 1971
TLKS 1971.6.247FE
Room Conversation with John Griesser (later initiated as Yadubara Dasa)
March 1972
TLKS 1972.3.24876
Room Conversation
May 1972
TLKS 1972.5.248AE
Conversation with Bajaj and Bhusan
September 1972
TLKS 1972.9.248FA
Conversation with Bajaj and Bhusan
September 1972
TLKS 1972.9.248FA
Conversation with Bajaj and Bhusan
September 1972
TLKS 1972.9.248FA
Room Conversation with Indian Guests and Devotees
July 1973
TLKS 1973.7.249BA
Room Conversation with Malcolm
July 1973
TLKS 1973.7.249CE
Room Conversation with Sanskrit Professor, Dr. Suneson
September 1973
TLKS 1973.9.24A32
Morning Walk
December 1973
TLKS 1973.12.24A96
Morning Walk
December 1973
TLKS 1973.12.24A96
Morning Walk
March 1974
TLKS 1974.3.24B7A
Morning Walk
March 1974
TLKS 1974.3.24B7A
Morning Walk
March 1974
TLKS 1974.3.24B82
Morning Walk
March 1974
TLKS 1974.3.24B82
Morning Walk
March 1974
TLKS 1974.3.24B8E
Room Conversation with Christian Priest -- June 9, 1974, Paris
June 1974
TLKS 1974.6.24C6E
Room Conversation with Christian Priest -- June 9, 1974, Paris
June 1974
TLKS 1974.6.24C6E
Room Conversation
August 1974
TLKS 1974.8.24D0E
Room Conversation
February 1975
TLKS 1975.2.24D32
Room Conversation with Professors
February 1975
TLKS 1975.2.24D36
Room Conversation with Indian Guests
March 1975
TLKS 1975.3.24D86
Room Conversation with Yoga Student
March 1975
TLKS 1975.3.24D92
Morning Walk
July 1975
TLKS 1975.7.24F7A
Morning Walk
August 1975
TLKS 1975.8.24FBE
Morning Walk
September 1975
TLKS 1975.9.24FF2
Room Conversation
October 1975
TLKS 1975.10.2506E
Morning Walk
October 1975
TLKS 1975.10.2507A
Morning Walk
November 1975
TLKS 1975.11.250D2
Morning Walk
November 1975
TLKS 1975.11.250DE
Morning Walk
December 1975
TLKS 1975.12.25116
Morning Walk
December 1975
TLKS 1975.12.2513A
Morning Walk
December 1975
TLKS 1975.12.2513A
Morning Walk
January 1976
TLKS 1976.1.25156
Morning Walk
January 1976
TLKS 1976.1.25176
Morning Walk
April 1976
TLKS 1976.4.2527E
Morning Walk
April 1976
TLKS 1976.4.25282
Morning Walk
April 1976
TLKS 1976.4.25282
Room Conversation with Siddha-svarupa
May 1976
TLKS 1976.5.252CA
Room Conversation with Mother and Sons
June 1976
TLKS 1976.6.25362
Answers to a Questionnaire from Bhavan''s Journal
June 1976
TLKS 1976.6.253F2
Evening Darsana
July 1976
TLKS 1976.7.2543A
Evening Darsana
July 1976
TLKS 1976.7.2543A
Evening Darsan
August 1976
TLKS 1976.8.25542
Evening Darsan
August 1976
TLKS 1976.8.25542
Evening Darsana
August 1976
TLKS 1976.8.2554E
Press Interview at Muthilal Rao''s House
August 1976
TLKS 1976.8.25586
Garden Conversation
October 1976
TLKS 1976.10.2564A
Morning Walk
December 1976
TLKS 1976.12.256A2
Room Conversation
December 1976
TLKS 1976.12.256BE
Press Interview
December 1976
TLKS 1976.12.256FE
Press Interview
December 1976
TLKS 1976.12.256FE
Morning Walk
January 1977
TLKS 1977.1.2571E
Evening Darsana
January 1977
TLKS 1977.1.25736
Evening Darsana
January 1977
TLKS 1977.1.25736
Morning Walk
January 1977
TLKS 1977.1.2573E
Morning Walk
February 1977
TLKS 1977.2.25826
Morning Walk
February 1977
TLKS 1977.2.25826
Evening Darsana
May 1977
TLKS 1977.5.259A6
Conversation, "Rascal Editors," and Morning Talk
June 1977
TLKS 1977.6.25A06
Discussion about Bhu-manḍala
July 1977
TLKS 1977.7.25A5A
Mayapur, April 5, 1975
LCC 1.1.12
Mayapur, March 3, 1974
LCC 1.7.3
Vrndavana, March 15, 1974
LCC 1.7.8
Bhuvanesvara, January 24, 1977
LCC 2.8.128
Washington, D.C., July 4, 1976
LCC 2.20.98
April 27, 1976, Auckland, New Zealand
LCC 2.20.98
Bombay, November 3, 1975
LCC 2.20.101
Baltimore, July 7, 1976
LCC 2.20.102
Washington, D.C., July 8, 1976
LCC 2.20.103
Washington, D.C., July 8, 1976
LCC 2.20.103
New York, July 11, 1976
LCC 2.20.105
Los Angeles, May 15, 1970
Lectures on Isopanishad
LISO 10
Los Angeles, May 16, 1970
Lectures on Isopanishad
LISO 11