Which chapter of the Gītā should I read for anxiety, grief or devotion?

chapter 2 for grief, 6 for a restless mind, 12 for devotion, 15 for daily recitation, 18 for the whole picture.

Every chapter is called a “yoga”, and each has a mood. Chapter 2 meets Arjuna in grief and answers with the undying self and steady wisdom — good after a loss or a shock. Chapter 3 is about action, helpful when you feel stuck. Chapter 6 teaches meditation and admits the mind is hard to control, but says practice and detachment tame it (6.35).

Chapter 12, only twenty verses, describes the devotee God loves: free of hatred, friendly and compassionate (12.13). Chapter 15, also twenty verses, is recited before meals in many homes. Chapter 16 contrasts divine and harmful qualities, a good mirror for self-examination. Chapter 11, the cosmic form, is for awe; chapter 18 gathers everything together.

These are traditional suggestions, not prescriptions. Read the whole Gītā at least once so each chapter sits in its place.

Source: Bhagavad Gītā 6.35, 12.13 · Chapters 12 and 15: 20 verses each

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