Der Yoga des Handelns
The Yoga of Action
About Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita is titled "Der Yoga des Handelns" (कर्मयोगः). This chapter contains 43 verses and explores selfless action (Karma Yoga). The core teaching focuses on why action is superior to inaction, and how to act without creating bondage. The Yoga of Action The Bhagavad Gita consists of 18 chapters and 700 verses in total, forming a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This chapter is part of the ancient Hindu scripture Mahabharata.
What is Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 about?
Chapter 3, titled "Der Yoga des Handelns" (कर्मयोगः), contains 43 verses. The Yoga of Action This chapter focuses on why action is superior to inaction, and how to act without creating bondage.
How many verses are in Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita?
Chapter 3 — Der Yoga des Handelns — contains 43 verses. Each verse is available in original Sanskrit with transliteration. Full translations in 22 languages, word-by-word meanings, and audio recitation are available in the free Bhagavad Gita app.
What is the Sanskrit name of Chapter 3?
The Sanskrit name of Chapter 3 is "कर्मयोगः," which translates to "Der Yoga des Handelns" in English. The Bhagavad Gita's 18 chapters each have a Sanskrit title ending in "Yoga," indicating a spiritual discipline or path.