Divine Love (Prema)

Sanskrit: प्रेम

20 verses related to this theme

What This Theme Means

Core teaching on Divine Love (Prema) from the Bhagavad Gita.

Key Verses on Divine Love (Prema)

Gita 10.1

Supreme wisdom, offered with divine love and for our highest good, requires a receptive and appreciative heart, often through patient repetition.

Gita 10.2

True wisdom acknowledges the ultimate source of all existence is beyond even the most enlightened comprehension, cultivating humility and trust in the grander, inscrutable design.

Gita 10.35

Recognize the divine in the pinnacle of all creation, and strive to embody excellence, beauty, and fundamental goodness in every aspect of your life.

Gita 10.7

Realizing the divine omnipresence in all existence anchors an unshakable inner peace, fostering universal love and unwavering stability in every circumstance.

Gita 11.21

All beings, from the highest gods to the most perfected sages, ultimately exist within and offer profound reverence to the one supreme, all-encompassing Divine reality, whether in fear or deep understanding.

Gita 11.37

The Supreme Being, infinite, imperishable, and the ultimate cause of all existence, is the rightful object of our profound reverence, offering stability and meaning amidst life's transient forms.

Gita 11.43

Acknowledge the Divine as the ultimate Father, Guru, and unsurpassed power, finding humility, guidance, and ultimate solace in its supreme order.

Gita 11.55

Dedicate all actions to the Divine, hold the Supreme as your ultimate goal, release all attachment, and embrace every being with universal love to attain true liberation and peace.

Gita 12.13

Embrace universal love, detachment from ego, and equanimity in all circumstances to cultivate profound inner peace and harmonious existence.

Gita 12.20

Live a life rooted in unwavering faith, righteous action, and devotion to a higher purpose, and you will not only discover profound meaning but also experience the boundless love and favor of the Divine.

Gita 18.64

When love and trust form the foundation, the deepest wisdom for your ultimate welfare is lovingly revealed and must be profoundly heard.

Gita 18.65

Cultivate unwavering devotion, focused contemplation, and complete surrender to the divine, and you are guaranteed ultimate connection, profound peace, and loving grace.

Gita 1.26

Our deepest emotional and ethical challenges often arise when duty calls us to confront those we love or respect, illuminating the complex interplay between personal bonds and external obligations.

Gita 1.28

The initial sight of a daunting challenge, especially one involving personal connections, can trigger profound emotional distress and a crisis of resolve, setting the stage for deeper inquiry into one's true duty.

Gita 1.37

Actions that harm loved ones, even in perceived necessity, rarely lead to lasting happiness and instead sow the seeds of future sorrow and regret.

Gita 2.12

You, your loved ones, and all beings are eternal souls, transcending the temporary cycles of birth and death. The true self is immortal; neither born nor destroyed, it simply continues.

Gita 6.46

Beyond mere knowledge, action, or asceticism, cultivate the integrated, direct experience of Yoga for profound inner peace, ultimate effectiveness, and true mastery in life.

Gita 7.7

The Divine is the supreme, all-encompassing reality that intimately connects and sustains every facet of existence, like gems on a string.

Gita 9.29

Divine grace is impartial and universally available; your deep connection to it is a reflection of your devotion and inner receptivity, not favoritism.

Gita 9.32

Divine grace and the highest spiritual attainment are universally accessible through sincere devotion, regardless of birth, gender, or social standing.

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