Chapter 2 • Verse 66

Sankhya Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge

Sanskrit Verse

Nasti buddhir ayuktasya na cayuktasya bhavana na cabhavayatah shantir ashantasya kutah sukham

Translation & Meaning

One who is not connected with the Supreme can have neither transcendental intelligence nor a steady mind, without which there is no possibility of peace. And how can there be any happiness without peace? This verse traces the chain of consequences from spiritual disconnection to suffering: no yoga, no intellect; no intellect, no meditation; no meditation, no peace; no peace, no happiness.

Key Teachings

  • •Spiritual disconnection is the root cause of all human suffering
  • •Peace is the prerequisite for genuine happiness
  • •Without disciplined mind and spiritual connection, neither wisdom nor joy is possible

Topics

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