Righteousness vs Unrighteousness

Sanskrit: धर्म-अधर्म

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Core teaching on Righteousness vs Unrighteousness from the Bhagavad Gita.

Key Verses on Righteousness vs Unrighteousness

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 10.31

The Divine permeates all existence as the ultimate essence of excellence, power, and purity; by striving for these virtues in our lives, we align with and manifest this inherent divinity.

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 10.36

The Divine is the animating essence and underlying power of all qualities, from determination and virtue to even the mechanisms of vice. Recognize this omnipresent force within and choose to manifest its highest forms for splendid success and profound goodness.

Gita 10.5

All aspects of human nature and experience, good or bad, originate from the Divine; your conscious cultivation of virtues like equanimity, contentment, and ethical conduct shapes your character and destiny.

Gita 11.34

Act courageously and decisively in your duties, free from fear and doubt, for the ultimate outcome of your righteous efforts is already divinely orchestrated.

Gita 11.36

The universe naturally responds to divine truth and integrity: inspiring joy in the righteous, scattering evil, and earning reverence from the wise.

Gita 12.17

Cultivate unwavering devotion and an attitude of equanimity, freeing yourself from the dualities of joy and sorrow, desire and aversion, and good and evil outcomes, to attain profound inner peace and become dear to the Divine.

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 14.14

Live a life predominantly in the mode of goodness (Sattva) to ensure a peaceful transition and attain higher realms of consciousness and spiritual purity.

Gita 14.16

The quality of your actions determines the quality of your life's outcomes: purity and knowledge from good deeds, pain from desire-driven efforts, and ignorance from inertia. Choose wisely.

Gita 14.27

Your true Self is the very abode of the divine, providing the ultimate foundation for immortal truth, unwavering righteousness, and absolute bliss.

Gita 16.10

Beware of insatiable desires, pride, and delusion; they corrupt intentions, lead to destructive actions, and prevent true fulfillment and connection.

Gita 16.12

Unchecked desires, greed, and anger compel individuals to unethical actions, promising fleeting sensual pleasure but delivering only perpetual dissatisfaction, spiritual bondage, and misery.

Gita 16.19

Cruelty, hatred, and evil actions attract severe karmic retribution, leading to cycles of suffering until the heart is purified.

Gita 16.2

Cultivate divine virtues like harmlessness, truth, emotional mastery, and selfless compassion to forge a life of inner peace, unwavering integrity, and profound harmony.

Gita 16.5

Embrace your inherent goodness and act with integrity; your true nature guides you towards liberation, so dismiss self-doubt and strive for your highest potential.

Gita 16.7

Discernment, purity, conduct, and truth are the pillars of an ethical and meaningful existence, guiding us toward right action and inner peace.

Gita 16.8

A worldview devoid of inherent truth, moral foundation, or divine purpose, driven solely by fleeting desires and chance, ultimately leads to superficiality, ethical void, and existential despair.

Gita 17.10

Your consumption choices—encompassing food, intoxicants, and general lifestyle—fundamentally shape your physical health, mental clarity, and moral character. Choose wisely to uplift yourself, not degrade.

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