Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 25
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

Letting Go of Misplaced Grief · A Gentle Repetition

अव्यक्तोऽयमचिन्त्योऽयमविकार्योऽयमुच्यते । तस्मादेवं विदित्वैनं नानुशोचितुमर्हसि ।।25।।

avyakto 'yam acintyo 'yam avikāryo 'yam ucyate tasmād evaṃ viditvainaṃ nānuśocitum arhasi

Meaning

"This soul is said to be unmanifest, inconceivable, and unchangeable. Knowing this, you should not grieve."

Explanation

Krishna gently but firmly repeats his conclusion, encouraging Arjuna to let go of grief rooted in misunderstanding.

Today's Life Lesson

Sometimes you need to hear the same reassurance more than once before it truly settles — be patient with yourself.

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