I thought I'd give it a shot. So here is a list of my 18 tweets that presents my gist of the Gita:
1. How can you lose heart in this hour of crisis? This is disgraceful! Don't be a coward, Arjuna! Arise, awake, and abandon your timidity!
2. Focus on work at hand, not on results; but don't be lazy. Work hard and work selflessly. Be content. Share your rewards with the world.
3. Five factors govern the outcome of all actions: the situation, the individual, the tools he has, how he uses the tools, and unknown forces.
4. Sensory pleasures are short-lived and when they disappear, they cause sorrow. The wise do not rejoice in such pleasures. They go beyond it.
5. Nothing is as pure as knowledge in this world. Knowledge is higher than all rituals. All activities find fulfilment only in knowledge.
6. Work in tune with your inherent nature. Don't imitate others. You find fulfilment when you do what you love and offer that to the supreme.
7. One should advance by one's own efforts; one should not degrade oneself; for the self alone is one's true friend or enemy.
8. Whenever and wherever the unsteady, restless mind strays away, then and there, the yogi should pull it back and bring it under control.
9. The wise ones work hard, harbour no hatred, expect nothing, respect everyone, and are self-controlled. They don't complain or crave.
10. Renounce lust, anger, and greed - the three gates to hell that degrade the self. Let the words of the wise be your guide.
11. Yoga destroys sorrows for one who is moderate in eating, sleeping, and waking; works in a disciplined manner; and enjoys moments of leisure.
12. One who strives to do good never ends up in misery. Whether in this world or beyond, he never perishes, my son.
13. Even if an evil man begins to worship the supreme with devotion, he must be considered as noble because he has taken the right decision.
14. God does not command people to act. Problems of the world are not created by God. Human problems are a result of human activity.
15. I happily accept whatever one offers me - a leaf, a flower, a fruit or just water - with love, devotion, and a pure heart.
16. He who sees me everywhere and sees everything in me, I am never lost to him nor is he ever lost to me.
17. The universe has sprung from a mere flare of my radiance. Give up all forms of dharma, take refuge in me. I will liberate you from all sins!
18. Thus, I have taught you the wisdom that is the greatest of all secrets. Reflect deeply on these teachings and then do as you please.
You'll have a different list, I'm sure. Your favourite verses perhaps. But do ensure that it has some elements from the original text!
Reference:
Sreekrishna, Koti and Ravikumar, Hari. The New Bhagavad-Gita.
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