स्पष्ट — Clear · Distinct · Manifest
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Spashta (स्पष्ट) means "clear," "distinct," or "manifest" in Sanskrit. This self-help tool is designed to bring clarity to your daily life through the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and structured, mindful routines.
Spashta combines ancient wisdom with modern productivity principles. Each day, you receive a carefully selected verse from the Bhagavad Gita—available in English, Sanskrit (Devanagari), and IAST transliteration.
These are the key verses from the Bhagavad Gita that anchor your weekly practice. Each sloka offers timeless wisdom for modern challenges.
Pick a challenge you're working through and browse a curated set of Gita verses for that theme. This lets you go deeper than just the single verse of the day.
Select a challenge above to see up to ten verses from your curated list for that theme.
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
karmaṇy evādhikāras te mā phaleṣu kadācana;
mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo 'stvakarmaṇi.
Translation: You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction.
Why this matters: This foundational verse teaches us to focus on our effort and process, not outcomes. By detaching from results, we reduce anxiety and find peace in purposeful action. It's the antidote to overwhelm—do your work with full engagement, then release attachment to how it turns out.
योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनंजय।
सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते॥
yogasthaḥ kuru karmāṇi saṅgaṃ tyaktvā dhanaṃjaya;
siddhy-asiddhyoḥ samo bhūtvā samatvaṃ yoga ucyate.
Translation: Be steadfast in yoga, O Arjuna. Perform your duty with evenness of mind, abandoning attachment to success and failure. Such equanimity is called yoga.
Why this matters: True steadiness comes from maintaining balance through life's ups and downs. This verse teaches us that success and failure are temporary—our inner equilibrium is what matters. Practice treating wins and losses with the same calm acceptance.
विद्याविनयसम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि।
शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिताः समदर्शिनः॥
vidyā-vinaya-sampanne brāhmaṇe gavi hastini;
śuni caiva śva-pāke ca paṇḍitāḥ sama-darśinaḥ.
Translation: The truly wise, with their knowledge and humility, see with equal vision a learned brāhmaṇa, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and one who eats dogs.
Why this matters: When we constantly compare ourselves to others, we create unnecessary suffering. This verse reminds us that true wisdom sees the inherent worth in all beings. Your path is uniquely yours—comparison steals your peace and authentic progress.
बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जितः।
अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत्॥
bandhur ātmātmanas tasya yenātmaivātmanā jitaḥ;
anātmanas tu śhatrutve varteta ātmaiva śhatru-vat.
Translation: For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, the mind remains the greatest enemy.
Why this matters: Your mind can either support or sabotage you. Through consistent practice, you train your mind to be your ally rather than your adversary. This is the essence of all inner work—mastering your mental patterns determines the quality of your life.
अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च।
निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः समदुःखसुखः क्षमी॥
सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः।
adveṣṭā sarva-bhūtānāṃ maitraḥ karuṇa eva ca;
nirmamo nirahaṅkāraḥ sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ kṣamī;
santuṣṭaḥ satataṃ yogī yatātmā dṛḍha-niścayaḥ.
Translation: One who is free from malice toward all beings, friendly and compassionate, free from possessiveness and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, forgiving, ever-content, self-controlled, and of firm resolve—such a devotee is dear to Me.
Why this matters: This verse outlines the qualities of a disciplined, steady person. Discipline isn't about rigidity—it's about cultivating inner qualities that create natural self-control. Contentment, compassion, and firm resolve form the foundation of sustainable discipline.
समं सर्वेषु भूतेषु तिष्ठन्तं परमेश्वरम्।
विनश्यत्स्वविनश्यन्तं यः पश्यति स पश्यति॥
samaṃ sarveṣu bhūteṣu tiṣṭhantaṃ parameśvaram;
vinaśyatsv avinaśyantaṃ yaḥ paśyati sa paśyati.
Translation: One who sees the Supreme Lord dwelling equally in all beings, the imperishable within the perishable—that person truly sees.
Why this matters: When feeling stuck, we often can't see clearly. This verse teaches us to look beyond surface appearances and temporary circumstances. True clarity comes from recognizing what's eternal and unchanging within the changing world—this perspective shift can unlock you from stagnation.
How to use these verses: Don't just read them once. Return to them throughout your week. Contemplate them during your morning routine, reflect on them before bed, and recall them when facing challenges. Let them become mental anchors that guide your actions and responses.
Sanatana Dharma means “the eternal way” — the timeless principles that guide righteous living, self-realization, and harmony with the cosmos.
Brahman: Ultimate reality, the infinite consciousness.
Atman: The Self — identical to Brahman at the deepest level.
Dharma: Righteous, aligned action.
Karma: Cause and effect of actions.
Moksha: Liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Understanding Sanatana Dharma gives you a complete worldview — covering the universe, consciousness, ethics, meditation, devotion, and the path to liberation. It’s not a religion in the Western sense, but a lifelong exploration of truth.
The infinite, attributeless Absolute Reality.
Universal Consciousness — the expressed form of the Absolute.
The inner Self — identical to Brahman.
The foundational scriptures received by ancient seers.
The earliest layer of Vedic literature. Contains hymns addressed to deities like Agni, Indra, Varuna.
The Veda of melodies. Used exclusively for singing during Soma and fire rituals. Draws heavily from Rigvedic verses.
The Veda of ritual formulas. Guides priests conducting fire sacrifices (yajñas).
The Veda of everyday life — healing, protection, prosperity, household rites.
The philosophical culmination of the Vedas. Each Upanishad traditionally belongs to one of the four Vedas. Below is the canonical mapping:
This structure makes it clear that the Upanishads are not separate from the Vedas — they are the *final philosophical layer* of each Veda, known collectively as the Vedānta.
Part of the Mahabharata — synthesizes Upanishadic wisdom.
The story of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman—an exploration of dharma, loyalty, and virtue.
The largest epic in world literature. Covers dharma, politics, duty, and the human condition.
Composed between 300 CE–1000 CE. Narratives explaining cosmology, avatars, devotion, creation cycles.
Over time, various philosophical schools emerged to interpret the Vedas, Upanishads, and the nature of reality. These systems shaped Indian thought for millennia.
Six orthodox schools (“ṣaḍ-darśana”) grounded in the Vedas:
Different interpretations of Brahman, Atman, and the relationship between the individual and the Absolute.
A devotional renaissance emphasizing personal connection with the Divine.
Temple worship, mantra systems, yogic methods.
Dharma, Karma, Dhyana, Seva, and Swadhyaya.
A side-by-side overview of major developments in India and the rest of the world.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
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