Chapter 16 • Verse 1

श्रीभगवानुवाच। अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिर्ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः। दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च स्वाध्यायस्तप आर्जवम्॥

śhrī bhagavān uvācha abhayaṁ sattva-sanśhuddhir jñāna-yoga-vyavasthitiḥ dānaṁ damaśh cha yajñaśh cha svādhyāyas tapa ārjavam

Meaning

The Supreme Lord said: Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in knowledge and yoga, charity, self-control, sacrifice, study of scriptures, austerity, straightforwardness...

Krishna begins listing divine qualities: fearlessness (especially of death), inner purity, dedication to knowledge and yoga, generosity, sense control, performing sacred observances, self-study of scriptures, discipline, and honesty.

Strength Reflection

"I cultivate fearlessness, purity, charity, control, study, austerity, and honesty."

Devotional Surrender

O Lord, develop these divine qualities within me.