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Absorption

2 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on absorption. Explore teachings across 2 chapters.

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Chapter 4 • Verse 24 →The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Brahmarpanam brahma havir brahmagnau brahmana hutam, brahmaiva tena gantavyam brahma-karma-samadhina

For those who are completely absorbed in God-consciousness, the oblation is Brahman, the ladle is Brahman, the offering is Brahman, the fire is Brahman, and the goal is Brahman.

•See the divine in all aspects of action
•Complete absorption in divine consciousness
•Unity of actor, action, and goal

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Chapter 9 • Verse 34 →The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Man-mana bhava mad-bhakto mad-yaji mam namaskuru, mam evaisyasi yuktvaivam atmanam mat-parayanah

Always think of Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me, and bow down to Me. Uniting yourself with Me in this way, with Me as your supreme goal, you will certainly come to Me.

•Complete absorption in the divine
•Four-fold practice: think, devote, worship, bow
•Assurance of attaining God

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