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Perfection

3 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on perfection. Explore teachings across 3 chapters.

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Chapter 6 • Verse 32 →The Yoga of Meditation

Atmaupamyena sarvatra samam pashyati yo 'rjuna, sukham va yadi va duhkham sa yogi paramo matah

Those who see with equal vision their own self in all beings, and all beings in their own self, whether in happiness or in distress, are considered to be perfect yogis.

•See yourself in all beings
•Universal empathy and compassion
•This vision defines a perfect yogi

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Chapter 7 • Verse 3 →The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom

Manushyanam sahasreshu kashchid yatati siddhaye, yatatam api siddhanam kashchin mam vetti tattvatah

Out of many thousands of people, hardly one strives for perfection; and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth.

•The spiritual path is rare and challenging
•True knowledge of God is even rarer
•Perseverance is essential

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Chapter 8 • Verse 15 →The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman

Mam upetya punar janma duhkhalayam ashashvatam, napnuvanti mahatmanah samsiddhim paramam gatah

Having attained Me, the great souls are no longer subject to rebirth in this temporary world of misery, having achieved the highest perfection.

•Union with God ends the cycle of rebirth
•Liberation from suffering is possible
•The highest achievement is divine union

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