Chapter 7 • Verse 29

Jnana Vijnana Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Sanskrit Verse

Jara-marana-mokshaya mam ashritya yatanti ye, te brahma tad viduh kritsnam adhyatmam karma cakhilam

Translation & Meaning

Those who strive for liberation from old age and death, taking refuge in Me, come to know Brahman in its entirety — the nature of the Self and all karma. Taking refuge in God with the sincere desire to be freed from the cycle of birth and death opens the door to complete spiritual knowledge.

Key Teachings

  • •The sincere desire for liberation drives the highest spiritual practice
  • •Surrender to God leads to knowledge of Brahman and karma
  • •Freedom from the cycle of birth and death is attained through divine refuge

Topics

liberationold age deathBrahmanrefugekarma
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