Chapter 4 • Verse 1

Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Sri bhagavan uvaca: Imam vivasvate yogam proktavan aham avyayam, vivasvan manave praha manur ikshvakave 'bravit

Translation & Meaning

Krishna reveals that He first taught this imperishable yoga to the sun-god Vivasvan, who passed it to Manu, who in turn taught it to Ikshvaku. This eternal science was handed down through the royal sages.

Key Teachings

  • Yoga is an ancient, imperishable science
  • Divine wisdom is transmitted through lineages of teacher and student
  • The Gita's teachings are not new — they are the eternal dharma

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