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Bhagavad Gita 4.2
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Sanskrit
एवं परम्पराप्राप्तमिमं राजर्षयो विदुः।
स कालेनेह महता योगो नष्टः परन्तप
स कालेनेह महता योगो नष्टः परन्तप
Transliteration
evaṁ paramparā-prāptam imaṁ rājarṣhayo viduḥ
sa kāleneha mahatā yogo naṣhṭaḥ parantapa
sa kāleneha mahatā yogo naṣhṭaḥ parantapa
Synonyms
saḥ: the same;
eva: certainly;
ayam: this;
mayā: by Me;
te: unto you;
adya: today;
yogaḥ: the science of yoga;
proktaḥ: spoken;
purātanaḥ: very old;
bhaktaḥ: devotee;
asi: you are;
me: My;
sakhā: friend;
ca: also;
iti: therefore;
rahasyam: mystery;
hi: certainly;
etat: this;
uttamam: transcendental .;
English Meaning
That very ancient science of the relationship with the Supreme is today told by Me to you because you are My devotee as well as My friend and can therefore understand the transcendental mystery of this science.
Life Theme
Knowledge and Action
Life Application
Learning from mentors and applying knowledge in practical life decisions.