Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 4 verse 32
Chapter 4 · Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

Understanding Brings Freedom · A Summary of Practice

एवं बहुविधा यज्ञा वितता ब्रह्मणो मुखे । कर्मजान्विद्धि तान्सर्वानेवं ज्ञात्वा विमोक्ष्यसे ।।32।।

evaṃ bahu-vidhā yajñā vitatā brahmaṇo mukhe karma-jān viddhi tān sarvān evaṃ jñātvā vimokṣyase

Meaning

"Thus, many kinds of sacrifice are spread out before the Divine. Know them all as born of action, and, knowing this, you shall be liberated."

Explanation

Krishna summarizes the whole discussion, reminding Arjuna that understanding this diversity itself brings freedom.

Today's Life Lesson

Recognize today that understanding why you do something can be just as liberating as the action itself.

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