Chapter 2
साङ्ख्ययोगः
Sāṅkhya Yoga — The Yoga of Analytical Wisdom
Krishna begins the teaching. He reveals the immortality of the soul, the temporary nature of the body, and introduces the two great paths — knowledge and selfless action. This chapter contains the essence of the whole Gita, including the famous verse on the right to action but not its fruits.
All verses in this chapter, with Sanskrit, transliteration, and translations.