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Chapter 4 · Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

Wisdom Can Fade · The Need for Renewal

एवं परम्पराप्राप्तमिमं राजर्षयो विदुः । स कालेनेह महता योगो नष्टः परन्तप ।।2।।

evaṃ paramparā-prāptam imaṃ rājarṣayo viduḥ sa kāleneha mahatā yogo naṣṭaḥ parantapa

Meaning

"Thus received through succession, this yoga was known to the sage-kings. Over great time, O scorcher of foes, this yoga was lost in this world."

Explanation

Krishna notes that even the most precious wisdom can fade over time if not carefully preserved and practiced.

Today's Life Lesson

Value and actively renew the good teachings you've received, rather than letting them quietly fade from disuse.

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