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Not by austerity

1 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on not by austerity. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Nāhaṁ vedair na tapasā na dānena na chejyayā, śhakya evaṁ-vidho draṣhṭuṁ dṛiṣhṭavān asi māṁ yathā

This form of Mine cannot be seen through the Vedas, nor through austerity, charity, or sacrifice. Yet you have seen Me as I am.

  • Devotion achieves what no other path can
  • The direct vision of God is beyond all external means
  • Love alone pierces the veil of the divine