Translation
But others, who have no knowledge of this nature, listen from others and reflect [accordingly]; they too, being devoted to what they have heard, do cross over death.
Verse 13.26
From क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोग
The Field and its Knower
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
अन्ये त्वेवमजानन्तः श्रुत्वाऽन्येभ्य उपासते।तेऽपि चातितरन्त्येव मृत्युं श्रुतिपरायणाः।।13.26।।
anye tv evam ajānantaḥ śhrutvānyebhya upāsate te ’pi chātitaranty eva mṛityuṁ śhruti-parāyaṇāḥ
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।13.26।।दूसरे मनुष्य इस प्रकार (ध्यानयोग, सांख्ययोग, कर्मयोग, आदि साधनोंको) नहीं जानते, केवल (जीवन्मुक्त महापुरुषोंसे) सुनकर उपासना करते हैं, ऐसे वे सुननेके परायण मनुष्य भी मृत्युको तर जाते हैं।
Word-by-Word Meaning
anye—others; tu—still; evam—thus; ajānantaḥ—those who are unaware (of spiritual paths); śhrutvā—by hearing; anyebhyaḥ—from others; upāsate—begin to worship; te—they; api—also; cha—and; atitaranti—cross over; eva—even; mṛityum—death; śhruti-parāyaṇāḥ—devotion to hearing (from saints)
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 towards the end of the chapter, bringing together the practical applications of this wisdom.
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