Topic

Shraddha

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

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Chapter 3 • Verse 31 →The Yoga of Action
Ye me matam idam nityam anutishthanti manavah, shraddhavantos 'nasuyanto mucyante te 'pi karmabhih

Those who constantly follow this teaching of Mine with faith and without caviling — they too are freed from the bondage of karma. Faith in sacred teaching, combined with action, leads to liberation.

  • •Faithful practice of dharma liberates from karma
  • •Freedom comes through steady, uncritical dedication
  • •Shraddha (faith) is a prerequisite for transformation
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Chapter 13 • Verse 26 →The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field
Anye tv evam ajanantah shrutvanyebhya upasate, te 'pi chatitaranty eva mrityum shruti-parayanah

Others, not knowing these paths, worship upon hearing from others. They also cross beyond death, being devoted to what they have heard. Even those who lack direct philosophical knowledge but follow authentic teachings with faith can attain liberation.

  • •Faithful hearing of scripture is a valid path
  • •Devotion to transmitted wisdom leads across death
  • •Sincere faith compensates for lack of direct understanding
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