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Redemption

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

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Chapter 4 • Verse 36 →The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Api ced asi papebhyah sarvebhyah papa-krit-tamah, sarvam jnana-plavenaiva vrjinam santarishyasi

Even if you are the most sinful of all sinners, once you are situated in the boat of transcendental knowledge, you will be able to cross over the ocean of miseries.

•Knowledge liberates from all past actions
•No sin is too great to overcome
•Hope for transformation is always present

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Chapter 9 • Verse 30 →The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Api chet suduracharo bhajate mam ananya-bhak, sadhur eva sa mantavyah samyag vyavasito hi sah

Even if someone commits the most abominable actions, if they worship Me with exclusive devotion, they are to be considered saintly, for they have made the proper resolve.

•Sincere devotion transcends past sins
•Right intention is transformative
•God accepts all who turn to Him

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