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3 quotes from Bhagavad Gita

• You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. - Bhagavad Gita 2.47
• The mind is restless, turbulent and strong; it is difficult to control. But, O Arjuna, it can be done through practice and detachment. - Bhagavad Gita 6.35
• Whatever happened, happened for the good; whatever is happening, is happening for the good; whatever will happen, will also happen for the good. - Bhagavad Gita 2.14

Author: Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, often simply referred to as Vyasa, is a revered sage and central figure in Hindu tradition, credited with the composition of the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, which includes the Bhagavad Gita. Born in a unique manner, Vyasa is said to be the son of the sage Parashara and the fisherwoman Satyavati, which earned him the name Dwaipayana, meaning 'island-born.' He is recognized as a compiler of the Vedas and an important scholar in the grand narrative of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. Vyasa's profound insights and teachings, encapsulated in the Bhagavad Gita, address fundamental questions of life, duty, and the nature of reality, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal figure in Indian literature and spiritual thought.