The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Facing the duty as a warrior to fight the DharmaYuddha between Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is counselled by Lord Krishna to fulfill his Kshatriya duty as a warrior and establish Dharma.

The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of the concept of Dharma, theistic bhakti, the yogic ideals of moksha through jnana, bhakti and karma.