Chapter 7 • Verse 1

Jnana Vijnana Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Sanskrit Verse

Shri bhagavan uvaca: Mayy asakta-manah partha yogam yunjan mad-ashrayah, asamsayam samagram mam yatha jnasyasi tac chrinu

Translation & Meaning

The Supreme Lord said: O son of Partha, hear how you shall know Me fully and without doubt, with your mind fixed on Me, taking refuge in Me, and practicing yoga with devotion. This verse opens the chapter by promising complete knowledge of the Divine through devoted practice and surrender.

Key Teachings

  • Fixing the mind on God is the foundation of spiritual knowledge
  • Taking refuge in the Divine removes all doubt
  • Complete knowledge of God is attainable through devoted yoga

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