Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 13 · Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 13.25 ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना
श्लोक 13.25
ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना ।
अन्ये साङ्ख्येन योगेन कर्मयोगेन चापरे ॥
dhyānenātmani paśyanti kecidātmānamātmanā |
anye sāṅkhyena yogena karmayogena cāpare ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
कुछ लोग ध्यान के द्वारा अपने शुद्ध मन से अपने भीतर आत्मा को देखते हैं, कुछ ज्ञानयोग (सांख्य) से, और कुछ कर्मयोग से।
Meaning in English
Some see the Self within themselves through meditation, by their own purified mind; others through the path of knowledge (Sankhya); and still others through the yoga of action.
Bhagavad Gita 13.25 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ध्यानेन | dhyānena | through meditation |
| आत्मनि | ātmani | in themselves |
| पश्यन्ति | paśyanti | see |
| केचित् | kecit | some |
| आत्मानम् | ātmānam | the self |
| आत्मना | ātmanā | by the mind |
| अन्ये | anye | others |
| साङ्ख्येन योगेन | sāṅkhyena yogena | through the path of knowledge |
| कर्मयोगेन | karma-yogena | through the yoga of action |
| च अपरे | ca apare | and still others |
Explanation
Some see the self within themselves through meditation, using a purified mind. Others reach it through the path of knowledge, and still others through the yoga of selfless action. The goal is the same; the doors differ according to temperament.
The Gita respects different temperaments. Meditation, discriminative knowledge and action offered without selfish desire are all named as valid ways to the same goal. Shankara sees karma yoga as purifying the mind, preparing it for knowledge and meditation, which lead directly to realisation. Aurobindo read verses like this as support for an integral yoga that combines all paths.
भावार्थ
कुछ लोग ध्यान के द्वारा शुद्ध मन से अपने भीतर आत्मा को देखते हैं, कुछ ज्ञानयोग से, और कुछ कर्मयोग से। मार्ग अनेक हैं, लक्ष्य एक है। अपने स्वभाव के अनुसार कोई भी मार्ग चुना जा सकता है।
Living it today
There is no single right way to grow spiritually. Choose the practice that suits your nature and stay with it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 13.25?
Some see the self within themselves through meditation, using a purified mind. Others reach it through the path of knowledge, and still others through the yoga of selfless action. The goal is the same; the doors differ according to temperament.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 13.25?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 13 (Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 13.25 in daily life?
There is no single right way to grow spiritually. Choose the practice that suits your nature and stay with it.
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