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Bhagavad Gita 4.27
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Sanskrit
सर्वाणीन्द्रियकर्माणि प्राणकर्माणि चापरे।
आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ जुह्वति ज्ञानदीपिते
आत्मसंयमयोगाग्नौ जुह्वति ज्ञानदीपिते
Transliteration
sarvāṇīndriya-karmāṇi prāṇa-karmāṇi chāpare
ātma-sanyama-yogāgnau juhvati jñāna-dīpite
ātma-sanyama-yogāgnau juhvati jñāna-dīpite
Synonyms
dravya: yajñāḥ — sacrificing one’s possessions;
tapaḥ: yajñāḥ — sacrifice in austerities;
yoga: yajñāḥ — sacrifice in eightfold mysticism;
tathā: thus;
apare: others;
svādhyāya: sacrifice in the study of the Vedas;
jñāna: yajñāḥ — sacrifice in advancement of transcendental knowledge;
ca: also;
yatayaḥ: enlightened persons;
saṁśita: vratāḥ — taken to strict vows .;
English Meaning
Having accepted strict vows, some become enlightened by sacrificing their possessions, and others by performing severe austerities, by practicing the yoga of eightfold mysticism, or by studying the Vedas to advance in transcendental knowledge.
Life Theme
Knowledge and Action
Life Application
Learning from mentors and applying knowledge in practical life decisions.