Lord Krishna, a central figure in Hinduism and one of the most revered deities, is known for his wisdom and teachings. Here are some famous quotes attributed to Lord Krishna:
- “A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; therefore, he must not degrade the mind. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well.” – Bhagavad Gita 6.5
- “You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.” – Bhagavad Gita 2.47
- “The soul is neither born and nor does it die.” – Bhagavad Gita 2.20
- “Whenever dharma, or the situation of law and order, is endangered on this world, I incarnate onto this world to reestablish dharma, law, and order, and to protect the good people and to destroy the evil elements of the society.” – Bhagavad Gita 4.7-8
- “I am time, the great destroyer of the world, and I have come here to engage all people. With the exception of you [the Pandavas], all the soldiers here on both sides will be slain.” – Bhagavad Gita 11.32
- “A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desires—that enter like rivers into the ocean, which is ever being filled but is always still—can alone achieve peace, and not the person who strives to satisfy such desires.” – Bhagavad Gita 2.70
- “There is neither this world nor the world beyond. Happiness for the person who is content with whatever he has is both this world and the world beyond.” – Bhagavad Gita 6.20
- “When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.” – Bhagavad Gita 6.19
- “The meaning of Karma is in the intention. The intention behind the action is what matters.” – Bhagavad Gita 4.17
- “One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men.” – Bhagavad Gita 4.18
- “You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.” – Bhagavad Gita
- “Whenever dharma declines and the purpose of life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth. I am born in every age to protect the good, to destroy evil, and to reestablish dharma.” – Bhagavad Gita
- “The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice.”
- “Set your heart upon your work but never its reward.”
- “A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; he can also degrade himself, by his own mind. Because of his mind, he can either be bound or liberated.
- “Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.”
Lord Krishna Quotes
- “There are three gates to self-destruction and hell; Lust, Anger & Greed.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Among all kinds of killers, time is the ultimate because time kills everything.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Calmness, gentleness, silence, self-restraint, and purity: these are the disciplines of the mind.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Do everything you have to do, but not with ego, not with lust, not with envy but with love, compassion, humility, and devotion.” ― Lord Krishna
- “No one who does good work will ever come to a bad end, either here or in the world to come.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Reshape yourself through the power of your will; never let yourself be degraded by self-will. The will is the only friend of the Self, and the will is the only enemy of the Self.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Set thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Actions do not cling to me because I am not attached to their results. Those who understand this and practice it live in freedom.” ― Lord Krishna
- “The only way you can conquer me is through love and there I am gladly conquered.” ― Lord Krishna
- “He who has no attachments can really love others, for his love is pure and divine.” ― Lord Krishna
- “Whatever happened was good. What’s happening is going well. Whatever will happen will also be good. Do not worry about the future. Live in the present.” ― Lord Krishna
These quotes from Lord Krishna, as recorded in the Bhagavad Gita, offer profound insights into life, duty, righteousness, and spiritual wisdom. They continue to inspire millions of people worldwide and serve as a guiding light for those seeking spiritual understanding.
