Translation
Constancy in Self-knowledge, and viewing things with the aim of knowing the Reality—all this is declared to be conducive to true knowledge, and what is opposed to this is conducive to wrong knowledge.
Verse 13.12
From क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोग
The Field and its Knower
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
अध्यात्मज्ञाननित्यत्वं तत्त्वज्ञानार्थदर्शनम्।एतज्ज्ञानमिति प्रोक्तमज्ञानं यदतोन्यथा।।13.12।।
adhyātma-jñāna-nityatvaṁ tattva-jñānārtha-darśhanam etaj jñānam iti proktam ajñānaṁ yad ato ’nyathā
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।13.12।।अध्यात्मज्ञानमें नित्य-निरन्तर रहना, तत्त्वज्ञानके अर्थरूप परमात्माको सब जगह देखना -- यह (पूर्वोक्त साधन-समुदाय) तो ज्ञान है; और जो इसके विपरीत है वह अज्ञान है -- ऐसा कहा गया है।
Word-by-Word Meaning
adhyātma—spiritual; jñāna—knowledge; nityatvam—constancy; tattva-jñāna—knowledge of spiritual principles; artha—for; darśhanam—philosophy; etat—all this; jñānam—knowledge; iti—thus; proktam—declared; ajñānam—ignorance; yat—what; ataḥ—to this; anyathā—contrary
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोग) contains 35 verses and focuses on the field and its knower.
This verse appears in the middle of the chapter, deepening the understanding of the main teachings.
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