Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 6 verse 42
Chapter 6 · Dhyana Yoga

Spiritual Opportunity · A Rare Birth

अथवा योगिनामेव कुले भवति धीमताम् । एतद्धि दुर्लभतरं लोके जन्म यदीदृशम् ॥

athavā yoginām eva kule bhavati dhīmatām, etad dhi durlabhataraṁ loke janma yad īdṛśam.

Meaning

"Or such a person is born into a family of wise yogis; indeed, a birth like this is very rare to attain in this world."

Explanation

Growing up around people who value inner life is itself a rare gift worth recognizing and using well.

Today's Life Lesson

If you were raised with wisdom around you, honor that gift today by putting it to use.

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