From ज्ञानविज्ञानयोग
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
jarā-maraṇa-mokṣhāya mām āśhritya yatanti ye te brahma tadviduḥ kṛitsnam adhyātmaṁ karma chākhilam
Those who strive by resorting to Me for becoming free from old age and death, they know Brahman, the individual Self, and all about actions. [They know Brahman as being all the individual entities and all actions. This verse prescribes meditation on the qualified Brahman for aspirants of the middle class. Verses beginning with the 14th speak about the realization of the unqualified Brahman by aspirants of the highest class.]
।।7.29।। जरा (वृद्धावस्था) और मरण (मृत्यु) से मोक्ष पानेके लिये जो मेरा आश्रय लेकर प्रयत्न करते हैं, वे उस ब्रह्मको, सम्पूर्ण अध्यात्मको और सम्पूर्ण कर्मको भी जान जाते हैं।
jarā—from old age; maraṇa—and death; mokṣhāya—for liberation; mām—me; āśhritya—take shelter in; yatanti—strive; ye—who; te—they; brahma—Brahman; tat—that; viduḥ—know; kṛitsnam—everything; adhyātmam—the individual self; karma—karmic action; cha—and; akhilam—entire
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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