Karma Yoga Shatka (Chapters 1–6)
The first six chapters focusing on selfless action (Nishkama Karma), overcoming delusion, and establishing mental equanimity through Dhyana.
Purifies the mind (Chitta Shuddhi) by transforming daily work into divine worship without selfish attachment to fruits.
Adhyaya 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Arjuna is overcome by grief and delusion seeing revered elders and kin on the battle line, dropping his Gandiva bow in moral anguish.
Adhyaya 2: Sankhya Yoga
Sri Krishna reveals the immortal nature of the Soul (Atman), the duty of selfless action without attachment, and the marks of an enlightened sage of steady wisdom.
Adhyaya 3: Karma Yoga
The science of selfless duty: action performed as dedicated offering (Yajna) preserves cosmic order and leads to ultimate liberation without bondage.
Adhyaya 4: Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga
The eternal lineage of spiritual wisdom, the secret of divine incarnations to protect Dharma, and the burning of karmic seeds in the fire of spiritual wisdom.
Adhyaya 5: Karma Sannyasa Yoga
Reconciliation of external action and internal renunciation: the enlightened practitioner acts without ego, remaining unstained like a lotus leaf in water.
Adhyaya 6: Dhyana Yoga (Atma Samyama Yoga)
The royal discipline of seated meditation, breath regulation, mastering the wandering mind through regular practice and detachment, seeing the Self in all beings.