Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 13 · Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 13.26 अन्ये त्वेवमजानन्तः श्रुत्वान्येभ्य उपासते
श्लोक 13.26
अन्ये त्वेवमजानन्तः श्रुत्वान्येभ्य उपासते ।
तेऽपि चातितरन्त्येव मृत्युं श्रुतिपरायणाः ॥
anye tvevamajānantaḥ śrutvānyebhya upāsate |
te'pi cātitarantyeva mṛtyuṃ śrutiparāyaṇāḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
कुछ अन्य लोग स्वयं यह न जानते हुए, दूसरों से सुनकर उपासना करते हैं। सुने हुए उपदेश में श्रद्धा रखने वाले वे भी मृत्यु को पार कर जाते हैं।
Meaning in English
Yet others, not knowing this themselves, worship after hearing it from others. They too, devoted to what they have heard, cross beyond death.
Bhagavad Gita 13.26 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अन्ये तु | anye tu | but others |
| एवम् | evam | thus |
| अजानन्तः | ajānantaḥ | not knowing |
| श्रुत्वा | śrutvā | having heard |
| अन्येभ्यः | anyebhyaḥ | from others |
| उपासते | upāsate | worship |
| ते अपि च | te api ca | they too |
| अतितरन्ति एव | atitaranti eva | certainly cross beyond |
| मृत्युम् | mṛtyum | death |
| श्रुतिपरायणाः | śruti-parāyaṇāḥ | devoted to what they have heard |
Explanation
Others, who do not know these paths themselves, hear the teaching from others and worship accordingly. They too, devoted to what they have heard, cross beyond death. Faithful listening is honoured alongside the more demanding paths. Sincere hearing and faithful practice also carry a person across.
This is a generous verse. Not everyone can meditate deeply or study philosophy, yet faithful listening and sincere worship are honoured as a real path. Shankara notes that such people, relying on the words of teachers, also gradually reach the goal. Many readers find here a place for ordinary devotees who learn from satsang, kirtan and the guidance of elders, without needing scholarly training.
भावार्थ
परन्तु कुछ लोग इन मार्गों को स्वयं न जानते हुए दूसरों से सुनकर उपासना करते हैं; सुने हुए उपदेश में श्रद्धा रखने वाले वे भी मृत्यु को पार कर जाते हैं।
Living it today
You do not need to be a scholar. Listening sincerely to good teachers and acting on what you hear is a path in itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 13.26?
Others, who do not know these paths themselves, hear the teaching from others and worship accordingly. They too, devoted to what they have heard, cross beyond death. Faithful listening is honoured alongside the more demanding paths. Sincere hearing and faithful practice also carry a person across.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 13.26?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 13 (Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 13.26 in daily life?
You do not need to be a scholar. Listening sincerely to good teachers and acting on what you hear is a path in itself.
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