Bhagavad Gita · Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga — Knowledge and Renunciation of Action

Chapter 4, Verse 32

"Bhagavad Gita 4.32" — meaning and explanation.

Meaning

4.32 Thus, manifold sacrifices are spread out before Brahman (literally) at the mouth or face of Brahman). Know them all as born of action and thus knowing, thou shalt be liberated.

।।4.32।। ऐसे अनेक प्रकार के यज्ञों का ब्रह्मा के मुख अर्थात् वेदों में प्रसार है अर्थात् वर्णित हैं। उन सब को कर्मों से उत्पन्न हुए जानो; इस प्रकार जानकर तुम मुक्त हो जाओगे।।

Explanation

4.32 एवम् thus? बहुविधाः manifold? यज्ञाः sacrifices? वितताः are spread? ब्रह्मणः of Brahman (or of the Veda)? मुखे in the face? कर्मजान् born of action? विद्धि know (thou)? तान् them? सर्वान् all? एवम् thus? ज्ञात्वा having known? विमोक्ष्यसे thou shalt be liberated.Commentary The word Brahmanah has also been interpreted to mean In the Vedas.Various kinds of sacrifices are spread out at the mouth of Brahman? i.e.? they are known from the Vedas. Know that they are born of action? because the Self is beyond action. If you realise that these actions do not concern me? they are not my actin? and I am actionless? you will surely be liberated from the bondage of Samsara by this right knowledge. (Cf.IX.27XIII.15)

Life Lesson

Study Bhagavad Gita 4.32 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.

Context

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, verse 32, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.

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