Translation
O descendant of Bharata, O scorcher of foes! At the time of creation, all beings become deluded due to the illusion of pairs of opposites arising from desire and hatred.
From ज्ञानविज्ञानयोग
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
ichchhā-dveṣha-samutthena dvandva-mohena bhārata sarva-bhūtāni sammohaṁ sarge yānti parantapa
O descendant of Bharata, O scorcher of foes! At the time of creation, all beings become deluded due to the illusion of pairs of opposites arising from desire and hatred.
।।7.27।। हे भरतवंशमें उत्पन्न परंतप ! इच्छा (राग) और द्वेषसे उत्पन्न होनेवाले द्वन्द्व-मोहसे मोहित सम्पूर्ण प्राणी संसारमें मूढ़ताको अर्थात् जन्म-मरणको प्राप्त हो रहे हैं।
ichchhā—desire; dveṣha—aversion; samutthena—arise from; dvandva—of duality; mohena—from the illusion; bhārata—Arjun, descendant of Bharat; sarva—all; bhūtāni—living beings; sammoham—into delusion; sarge—since birth; yānti—enter; parantapa—Arjun, conqueror of enemies
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Apply the wisdom of Jnana Vijnana Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana Yoga (ज्ञानविज्ञानयोग) contains 30 verses and focuses on the yoga of knowledge and wisdom.
This verse appears towards the end of the chapter, bringing together the practical applications of this wisdom.
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