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XI hn=um=t=e n=m=/ v=s=udev=s=ut=] dev=]
k]:s=c==[=Urm=d*n=m=< +dev=k:0p=rm==n=nd] k&:{[=] v=nde
j=g=d
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O master, behold this mighty army of the sons of P 3[ u, arrangedin battle formation by your talented dis&iple, the son of Drupada"
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!.= =Ur= m=he{v==s==#=Im==j=*un=s=m== (=u)'= +(=u(=u'==n==e )v=r= c= 9up=d c=m=h=r"=/ ++;++'=&{ ke:t=u =< c=e)k:t==n=/k:=) =r=j= c= v=I(=*v==n=< +
p=u j=t=< ku: nt=#==ej= c==17(= c= n=rp=u>
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! v=t"==m== )v=k:[=* c=s==1m=d)@=s=< t="=1v= c= ++H++
!n(=e c= 7=hv=/ =Ur= m=d"=e*t(=kt=j=I)v=t==/ +n==n== =s.=p=%hr[==/ s=v=e*(=u )v= ==rd=/ ++J++
-ourself, +h 64 ma, Kar [a, the vi&torious, K & pa, Kvatth3m3,.ikar [a, son of Somadatta, and many other heroes who have risked
their lives for me" )hey are armed with various weapons, and allare skilled in warfare" !"#73#8$
!p=(==*pt=] t=d< !sm==k:D 7=L=]#=I{m== #=r)-=t=m=< +p=(==*pt=] tv=dm=< At=e{==] 7=L=]#=Im== #=r -=t=m=< ++2M++!(=n=e{=u c= s=v=e*{=u(="==#==g=m=< !v= s"=t==/ +#=I{m=m=< Av==)#=r-=nt=u #=v=nt=/s=v=* Av= )h ++22++
Our army, &ommanded by +h 64 ma, is invin&ible/ while their army, prote&ted by +h 6ma, is easy to &on*uer" )herefore, all of you,o&&upying your respe&tive positions on all fronts, prote&t only our &ommander +h 64 ma" !"!#3!!$
t=s(= s=]j=n=(=n=< h{=*] ku: v=& /)p=t==m=h/ +)s=]hn==d] )v=n=N=ecc=1/ =>
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t=t=/ =>
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9up=d=e 9=1p=de(== c= s=v=* =/p=&)"=v=Ip=t=e +s==1#=9 c= m=h=7==hu/ =>
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Seeing the sons of Dh &tar 34 ra standing and the war about to begin with the hurling of weapons, rjuna, whose banner bore theemblem of 9ord anum 3na, took up his bow and spoke these wordsto 9ord K &4[ a: O 9ord, please stop my &hariot between the twoarmies until 5 behold those who stand here eager for the battle andwith whom 5 must engage in this a&t of war" !"'#3''$
(==ets(=m==n==n=< !v=e-=e h] (=At=e .= s=m==g=t==/ +'==t=*r={ s(= du7=u* er< (=u e)p=%(=)c=k:0{=*v=/ ++8 ++
5 wish to see those who are willing to serve and appease the evil3minded son of Dh &tar 34 ra by assembling here to fight the battle"
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s=]j=(= ,v==c=Av=m=< ,kt==e Q{=Ike: ==eg=u =ke: =en= #==rt= +s=en=(==er< ,#=(==er< m='(=es"==p=)(=tv== r"==e@=m=m=< ++8;++#=I{m=9=e[=p=%m=uO=t=/ s=v=*e{==]c= m=hI -=t==m=< +,v==c= p=="=* p= (=1t==n=
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three worlds, let alone for this earthly kingdom, O K &4[ a" !"(23(;$
)n=ht(= '==t=*r={ =n=< n=/ k:=p=%I)t=/ s(==j=< j=n==d*n= +p==p=m=< Av==X(=ed< !sm==n=
s==]O(=(==eg=/TRANSCENDENTAL KNOWLEDGE
s=]j=(= ,v==c=t=] t="== k&:p=(==)v={ m=
)he Supreme 9ord said: ow has the deje&tion &ome to you at this jun&ture? )his is not fit for an ryan or a person of noble mindand deeds$" 5t is disgra&eful, and it does not lead one to heaven, O
rjuna" '"#'$
kL=17(=] m== sm= g=m=/ p=="=*n=1t=t=< tv=((=< ,p=p=Nt=e +-=u9] Qd(=d=17=*L(=] t(=ktv==e)@={Rp=r]t=p= ++ ++
Do not be&ome a &oward, O rjuna, be&ause it does not befit you"Shake off this trivial weakness of your heart and get up for the
battle, O rjuna" '"#($
!j=*un= ,v==c=k:"=] #=I{m=m=< !h] s=]O(=e 9=e[=]
c= m='=us=Udn= +T{=u)#=/ p=%)t=(==ets(==)m=p=Uj==h=*v=< !)rs=Udn= ++;++
rjuna said: ow shall 5 strike +h 64 ma and Dro [a, who areworthy of my worship, with arrows in battle, O K &4[ a? '"#2$
g=u n=< !htv== )hm=h=n=u#==v==n=
)here was never a time when these monar&hs, you, or 5 did noteBist, nor shall we ever &ease to eBist in the future" '"!'$
dee)hn==e sm=n=< (="== dehek:=1m==r] (==1v=n=] j=r= +t="== deh=nt=rp=%= pt=r< '=Irs=
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k:m=*j=] 7=u) (=ukt== )h _:L=]t(=ktv== m=n=I){=[=/ +
j=nm=7=n'=)v=)n=m=*ukt==/ p=d] g=cKnt(=< !n==m=(=m=< ++?2++
@ise Karma3yogis are freed from the bondage of rebirth byrenoun&ing the selfish atta&hment to the fruits of all work and attaina blissful divine state" '";!$
(=d= t=e m==ehk: L=L=] 7=u) rAor one who rejoi&es only with the
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u ! s sh u d per_ rm ( ur dut( T)th ! v)eT tgu)de pe p e !nd _ r the un)vers! Te _!re _ s c)et(a
ai0
(=d< (=d< !=c=r)t= Xe{Rs=< t=t=e, nor there is anythingunobtained that 5 should obtain, yet 5 engage in a&tion" ("''$
(=)d Wh] n= v=t=e*(=] j==t=uk:m=*[(=t= n9t=/ +m=m= v=tm==*n=uv=t=*nt=em=n=u{(==/ p=="=* s=v=* =/ ++8 ++,ts=Ide(=ur< Tm=e L==ek:= n=ku:(==*]] k:m=* c=ed< !hm=< +s=]k:rs(= c= k:t==* s(==m=s=v=*F=n=)v=m=U6=]s=< t==n=< )v=)n={ =n=< !c=et=s=/ ++ 8++
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)hose who always pra&ti&e this tea&hing of >ine with faith or full attention and sin&erity$ and free from &avil are freed fromthe bondage of Karma" +ut, those who &arp at >y tea&hing and donot pra&ti&e it should be &onsidered ignorant of all knowledge,senseless, and lost" ("(!3('$
s=5 =] c=e{ t=e sv=s(==/ p=%k&:t=er
("2!$
T n9(==)[= p=r=[(==hur< T n9(=e#(=/p=r] m=n=/ +m=n=s=s=< t=u p=r= 7=u) r< (==e7=u e/ p=rt=s=< t=u s=/ ++;8++
)he senses are said to be superior to the body/ the mind is superior to the senses/ the intelle&t is superior to the mind/ and tm3
Spirit$ is superior to the intelle&t" See also Ka1 ("!#, and C 6t34"#63#7$ ("2'$
Av=] 7=u e/ p=r] 7=ud
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j=)h =.=u] m=h=7==h=ee k:=m= p=]dur=s=dm=< ++; ++
@hus` kn T)ng the e _ tm3 t 7e super) r t the)nte ect !nd c ntr )ng the m)nd 7( the )nte ect
th!t )s pur)Zed 7( sp)r)tu! pr!ct)ces ` ne must k)th)s m)ght( enem(` ust O3m! ` Arjun!a ee ! sO!U a0 a0N a
t=ts=)d)t=XIm= g=v=$It==s=Up=)n={=ts=u
7=%%%%Y)v=N=(==] (==eg= ==s.=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==de k:m=*(==eg==e
n==m= t=&t=I(==e '(==(=/ ++
@hus ends the th)rd ch!pter n!med !th _ O!rm!( g!^ _ the Up!n)4!d _ the #h!g!v!dg6t3` the
scr)pture _ ( g!`de! )ng T)th the sc)ence _ the A7s ute )n the
_ rm _ the d)! gue 7etTeenCr6k&4[! !nd Arjun!a
!"= c=t=u"==e* '(==(=/ CHAPTER 4F=n=k:m=*s=]n(==s=(==eg=/
PATH OF RENUNCIATION WITHKNOWLEDGE
XI#=g=v==n=uv==c=Tm=] )v=v=sv=t=e (==eg=]p=%=ekt=v==n=< !hm=< !v(=(=m=< +)v=v=sv==n=< m=n=v=e p=%=hm=n=ur< T-v==k:v=e 7=%v=It=< ++2++Av=] p=rmp=r=p=%=pt=m=< Tm=]r=j={=*(==e )v=du/ +
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s= k:=L=en=eh m=ht== (==eg==en={ / p=r]t=p= ++8++s= Av==(=] m=(== t=e N (==eg=/p=%=ekt=/ p=ur=t=n=/ +#=kt==e s= m=e s=O== c=e)t= rhs(=]Wet=d< ,@=m=m=< ++ ++
)he Supreme 9ord said: 5 taught this Karma3yoga, the eternal s&ien&eof right a&tion, to King .ivasv 3n/ .ivasv 3n taught it to >anu/ >anutaught it to 5k 4 v3ku" )hus, the saintly Kings knew this Karma3yoga$,handed down in su&&ession" fter a long time, the s&ien&e of Karma3
yoga was lost from this earth" )oday, 5 have des&ribed the same an&ients&ien&e to you be&ause you are my sin&ere devotee and friend" Karma3yoga is a supreme se&ret indeed" 2"#!3#($
!j=u*n= ,v==c=!p=r] #=v=t==e j=nm= p=r] j=nm=)v=v=sv=t=/ +k:"=m=< At=d< )v=j==n=I(==] tv=m=
rjuna said: -ou were born later, but King .ivasv 3n was born inan&ient time" ow am 5 to understand that -ou taught this yoga in the
beginning of the &reation? 2"#2$
XI#=g=v==n=uv==c=7=hU)n= m=e v(=t=It==)n= j=nm==)n=t=v= c==j=*un= +t==n(=h] v=ed s=v==*)[= n= tv=]v=et"= p=r]t=p= ++?++
)he Supreme 9ord said: +oth you and 5 have taken many births" 5remember them all, O rjuna, but you do not remember" 2"#;$
!j==e )p= s=nn=< !v(=(==tm==#=Ut==n==m=< T* v=r=e )p= s=n=< +
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p=%k&:)t=] sv==m=< !)'={R=(=s=]#=v==m(==tm=m==(=(== ++B++
)hough 5 am eternal, immutable, and the 9ord of all beings, yet 5manifest myself by &ontrolling >y own material =ature, using >ydivine potential energy -oga3m 3y3$" See also !#"!2$ 2"#4$
(=d= (=d= )h '=m=*s(= gL==)n=rne Th sees )n!ct) n )n !ct) n !nd !ct) n )n)n!ct) n` )s ! T)se pers na uch ! pers n )s ! ( g6!nd h!s !cc mp )shed ever(th)nga ee ! s a0b`
ai9` ba0E !nd $ ail a$E
(=s(= s=v=e* s=m==rm#==/k:=m=s=]k:Lp=v= j=*t==/ +F=n== gn=dg'=k:m==*[=] t=m=
(=5cK=L==#=s=]t=u{ =e EnE=t=It==e)v=m=ts=r/ +s=m=/ s= =v=< ! s= =1 c=k&:tv==)p= n= )n=7='(=t=e ++88++
0ontent with whatever gain &omes naturally by is will, unaffe&ted by pairs of opposites, free from envy, undisturbed by su&&ess and failure,although engaged in work su&h a Karma3yog6 is not bound byKarma" 2"''$
g=t=s=>
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d1v=m=< Av==p=re (=F] (==e)g=n=/p=(=*up==s=t=e +7=%Y=gn==v=< !p=re (=F](=Fen=1v==ep=j=uh
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Others offer their wealth, their austerity, and their pra&ti&e of yoga assa&rifi&e, while the as&eti&s with stri&t vows offer their study of s&rip3tures and knowledge as sa&rifi&e" 2"'7$
!p==n=e j=uh
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Av=] 7=hu)v='== (=F= )v=t=t==7=%Y[==e m=uO=e +k:m=*j==n=< )v=) t==n=< s=v==*n=any types of spiritual dis&iplines are des&ribed in the .edas" Knowthem all to be born from Karma or the a&tion of body, mind, andsenses" Knowing this, you shall attain salvation >ok 4 a, =irv 3[a$"
See also ("!2$ 2"('$
Xe(==n=< 9v(=m=(==d< (=F=j=
!F c==Xi'==n= c= s=] =(==tm==)v=n= (=)t= +n==(=] L==ek:=ee st= n= p=r=e n=s=uO=] s=] =(==tm=n=/ ++;M++
)he irrational, the faithless, and the disbeliever atheist$ perish" )hereis neither this world nor the world beyond nor happiness for thedisbeliever" 2"2#$
(==eg=s=]n(=st=k:m==*[=] F=n=s=]Knn=s=] =(=m=< +!=tm=v=nt=] n= k:m==*)[=)n=7='n= nt= '=n=]j=(= ++;2++
@ork Karma$ does not bind a person who has renoun&ed work byrenoun&ing the fruits of work through Karma3yoga and whose doubts
about the Self$ are &ompletely destroyed by .iveka, the appli&ation of Self3knowledge, O rjuna" 2"2!$
t=sm==d< !F=n=s=]#=Ut=] Qts"=]F=n== s=n==tm=n=/ +
K@v=1n=] s=] =(=] (==eg=m=
)herefore, &ut the ignoran&e3born doubt about the Supreme +eing$abiding in your mind by the sword of Self3knowledge, resort to Karma3yoga, and get up for the war, O rjuna" 2"2'$
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t=ts=)d)t=XIm= g=v=$It==s=Up=)n={=ts=u
7=%%%Y)v=N=(==] (==eg= ==s.=eXIk&:{[==j=u*n=s=]v==de
F=n=k:m=*s=]n(==s=(==eg==e n==m=c=t=u"==e* '(==(=/ ++
)hus ends the fourth &hapter named FPath of Eenun&iation withKnowledgeG of the 1paniHad of the +hagavadgItJ, thes&ripture of yoga, dealing with the s&ien&e of the
bsolute in the form of the dialogue between rIkLHMa and rjuna"
!"= p=Pc=m==e '(==(=/CHAPTER 5
k:m=*s=]n(==s=(==eg=/PATH OF RENUNCIATION
!j=*un= ,v==c=s=]n(==s=] k:m=*[==] k&:{[= p=un=r
ne must e ev!te !nd n t degr!de nese _ 7(ne\s Tn m)nda @he m)nd ! ne )s ne\s _r)end !s
Te !s ne\s enem(a @he m)nd )s the _r)end _ th seTh h!ve c ntr ver )t` !nd the m)nd !cts )ke !nenem( _ r th se Th d n t c ntr )ta Na0b 0N
j=t==tm=n=/ p=% ==nt=s(=p=rm==tm== s=m==)ht=/ +
=It==e{[=s=uO=du/O=e{=u t="==m==n==p=m==n=(==e/ ++G++
One who has &ontrol over the lower self the mind and senses is tran*uil in heat and &old, in pleasure and pain, and in honor anddishonor, and remains ever steadfast with the supreme Self" 4"#6$
F=n=)v=F=n=t=&pt==tm== kU: s"==e)v= j=t=e n9(=/ +
(=ukt= Tt(=uc(=t=e (==eg=Is=m=L==e{ = m=k:=Pc=n=/ ++H++
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person is &alled yog 6 who has both Self3knowledge and Self3reali ation, who is tran*uil, who has &ontrol over the mind andsenses, and to whom a &lod, a stone, and gold are the same" 4"#7$
s=uQ nm=.==(=*ud=s=In=m='(=s"=Ee{(=7=n'=u{=u +s=='=u{v=< !)p= c= p==p=e{=us=m=7=u) r< )v=) ={(=t=e ++J++
A pers n )s c ns)dered super) r Th )s )mp!rt)!t T!rd c mp!n) ns` _r)ends` enem)es` neutr! s`!r7)ters` h!ters` re !t)ves` s!)nts` !nd s)nnersa Na0l
(==eg=I (=uP=
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&omfortable position$ and &on&entrating the mind on Cod,&ontrolling the thoughts and the a&tivities of the senses, one should
pra&ti&e meditation for self3purifi&ation" 4"!!3!'$s=m=] k:=(=) =r=eg=%Iv=]'==r(=nn=< !c=L=] s"=r/ +s=]p=%e-(= n== s=k:=g=%] sv=])d = c==n=v=L==ek:(=n=< ++2 ++p=% ==nt==tm== )v=g=t=#=Ir
One gradually attains tran*uillity of mind by totally abandoning allselfish desires, &ompletely restraining the senses by the intelle&t,and keeping the mind fully absorbed in the
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Su&h a sinless yog 6, who &onstantly engages his or her mind andintelle&t with the
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s=uO=] v== (=)d v== du/O=] s= (==eg=Ip=rm==e m=t=/ ++ 8++
@he 7est ( g6 )s ne Th reg!rds ever( 7e)ng )kenese _ !nd Th c!n _ee the p!)n !nd p e!sures _ thers !s ne\s Tn` Arjun!a Na i
!j=u*n= ,v==c=(==e (=] (==eg=s=< tv=(==p=%=ekt=/ s==m(=en= m='=us=Udn=
+At=s(==h] n= p= (==)m=c=Pc=L=tv==t=< s"=)t=] s"=r=m=< ++ ++c=Pc=L=] )h m=n=/ k&:{[= p=%m==)"=7=L=v=d< 56m=< +t=s(==h] )n=g=%h] m=n(=e v==(==ery opinion, yoga is diffi&ult for the one whose mind is notsubdued" owever, yoga is attainable by the person of subduedmind who strives through proper means" 4"(4$
!j=u*n= ,v==c=!(=)t=/ X (==ep=et==e (==eg==c=y dear friend" 4"2#$
p=%=p(= p=u[(=k&:t==] L==ek:=n=
j=Iv=n=] s=v=*#=Ut=e{=u t=p= =G in all the .edas, the sound
in the ether, and poten&y in human beings" 5 am the sweet fragran&e
7#
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in the earth" 5 am the heat in the fire, the life in all living beings, andthe austerity in the as&eti&s" 6"#73#8$
7=Ij=] m==] s=v=*#=Ut==n==] )v=)p=="=* s=n==t=n=m=< +7=u) r< 7=u) m=t==m=< ! sm=t=ej=s=< t=ej= sv=n==m=< !hm=< ++2M++7=L=] 7=L=v=t==] c==h]k:=m=r=g=)v=v= j=*t=m=< +
'=m==*)v= =e #=Ut=e{=uk:=m==e sm= #=rt={=*#= ++22++
O rjuna, know >e to be the eternal seed of all &reatures" 5 am theintelligen&e of the intelligent and the brillian&e of the brilliant" Seealso 8"!7 and !#"(8$" 5 am the strength of the strong who are devoidof lust and selfish atta&hment" 5 am lust K 3ma$ in human beingsthat is in a&&ord with righteousness Dharma$ for the sa&red andsole purpose of pro&reation$, O rjuna" 6"!#3!!$
(=e c=1v= s== @v=k:= #==v==r=j=s==s=< t==m=s== c= (=e +m=@= Av=e)t= t==n=< )v=) n= tv=< !h]t=e{=u t=e m=)(= ++28++
Know that three modes Cu [as$ of material =ature goodness, passion, and ignoran&e also emanate from >e" 5 am neither dependent on, nor affe&ted by, the Cu [as, but the Cu [as aredependent on >e" See also 8"#2 and 8"#;$ 6"!'$
).=)#=r< g=u[=m=(=1r< #==v=1rmong them the enlightened devotee PR3n6 7h!kt! , who isever united with >e and whose devotion is single3minded, is the
best be&ause 5 am very dear to the enlightened and the enlightenedis very dear to >e" 6"!6$
,d=r=/ s=v=* Av=1t=e F=n=I tv=
7=hUn==] j=nm=n==m=< !nt=eF=n=v==n=< m==] p=%p=Nt=e +v==s=udev=/ s=v=*m=< T)t= s=m=h=tm== s=uduL=*#=/ ++2J++
A_ter m!n( 7)rths` the en )ghtened ne res rts t e7( re! ) )ng th!t ever(th)ng )s` )ndeed` ( rupreme #e)ng\s m!n)_est!t) na uch ! gre!t s u )s
ver( r!rea 9a$l
k:=m=1s=< t=1st=1r< Qt=F=n==/p=%p=Nnt=e n(=dev=t==/ +t=] t=] )n=(=m=m=< !=s"==(=p=%k&:t(== )n=(=t==/ sv=(== ++8M++
Persons whose dis&ernment has been &arried away by variousdesires impelled by their K 3rmi& impression Sa= sk 3ra$, resort to&elestial &ontrollers Devas$ and pra&ti&e various religious rites"
6"'#$
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@he )gn r!nt nes un!7 e t underst!nd ()mmut!7 e` )nc mp!r!7 e` )nc mprehens)7 e` !ndtr!nscendent! _ rm r e )stence !ssume th!t I`the upreme #e)ng !r! #r!hm! ` !m _ rm ess !ndt!ke _ rms r )nc!rn!tea 9ai
n==h] p=%k:= =/ s=v=*s(=(==eg=m==(==s=m==v=&t=/ +m=U6=e (=] n==)#=j==n==)t=L==ek:=e m==m=< !j=m=
nce! ed 7( ( d)v)ne p Ter 3(3 ` I d n t reve!(se _ t the )gn r!nt nes Th d n t kn T !nd
underst!nd ( un7 rn` etern! ` !nd tr!nscendent!_ rm !nd pers n! )t( !nd c ns)der e _ rm ess a
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v=ed=h] s=m=t=It==)n=v=t=*m==n==)n= c==j=*un= +#=)v={(==)[= c= #=Ut==)n= m==] t=uv=ed n= k: c=n= ++8B++
5 know, O rjuna, the beings of the past, of the present, and thoseof the future, but no one really knows >e" 6"'4$
TcK=Ee{=s=m=ut"=en= EnEm==ehen=#==rt= +s=v=*#=Ut==)n= s=]m==eh] s=g=e*(== nt= p=r]t=p= ++8G++(=e{==] tv=< !nt=g=t=] p==p=]
j=n==n==] p=u[(=k:m=*[==m=< +t=e EnEm==eh)n=m=u*kt== #=j=nt=em==] 56v=%t==/ ++8H++
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ll beings in this world are in utter ignoran&e due to the delusion of pairs of opposites born of likes and dislikes, O rjuna" +ut personsof unselfish deeds, whose Karma or sin has &ome to an end, be&omefree from the delusion of pairs of opposites and worship >e withfirm resolve" 6"'63'7$
j=r=m=r[=m==e-==(= m==m=
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@hus ends the seventh ch!pter n!med e _kn T edge !nd 1n )ghtenment^ _ the Up!n)4!d _
the #h!g!v!dg6t3` the scr)pture _ ( g!` de! )ngT)th the sc)ence _ the
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THE ETERNAL !RAHMA
!j=*un= ,v==c=)k:D t=d< 7=%Y )k:m=< !'(==tm=] )k]:k:m=* p=u {==e@=m= +!)'=#=Ut=] c= )k]: p=%=ekt=m=
rjuna said: O K &4[ a, who is the
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,h!tever 7ject ne remem7ers !s ne e!ves the7 d( !t the end _ )_e` ne !tt!)ns th!t 7ject` Arjun!` 7ec!use _ the c nst!nt th ught _ th!t
7ject ne remem7ers th!t 7ject !t the end _ )_e!nd !ch)eves )t a ee ! s hU a$ a0$ Ea0N
t=sm==t=< s=v=e*{=uu k:=L=e{=um==m=< !n=usm=r (=u'(= c= +m=((=< !)p=*t=m=n==e7=u) r
(=d< !-=r] v=ed)v=d=e v=d nt=)v= = nt= (=d< (=t=(==ev=It=r=g==/ +(=d< TcKnt==e 7=%Yc=(=*] c=r nt=t=t=< t=e p=d] s=]g=%he[=
p=%v=-(=e ++22++5 shall briefly eBplain the pro&ess to attain the supreme abode thatthe knowers of the .eda &all immutable/ into whi&h the as&eti&s,freed from atta&hment, enter/ and desiring whi&h people lead a lifeof &eliba&y" See also Ka1 '"!;$ 7"!!$
s=v=*E=r=)[= s=](=m(= m=n==e Q)d)n= '(= c= +m=U'n(=
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)he dwellers of all the worlds up to and in&luding the world of +rahm 3, the &reator are subje&t to the miseries of repeated birthand death" +ut, after attaining >e, O rjuna, one does not take
birth again" See also 8"';$ 7"!4$
s=hs=%(=ug=p=(=*nt=m=< !hr< (=de and follow the &y&les of birth and death" 8"#($
avyakt brahma m=(== t=t=m=< Td] s=v=*] j=g=d
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@h)s ent)re un)verse )s !n e p!ns) n _ ( !7(!kt7r!hm a A 7e)ngs !7)de )n e )ke ! g d ch!)n!7)des n g d !nd m) k pr ducts depend n m) k a Id n t depend n them 7ec!use I !m the h)ghest _ ! a ee ! s 9a$i la0
n= c= m=ts"==)n= #=Ut==)n= p= (=m=e (==eg=m=< Ae v=rm=< +#=Ut=#=&n=< n= c= #=Ut=s"==em=m==tm== #=Ut=#==v=n=/ ++?++
f k !t the p Ter _ ( d)v)ne m(ster(z )n re! )t(` I the sust!)ner !nd cre!t r _ ! 7e)ngs d n tdepend n them` !nd the( ! s d n t !7)de/rem!)n
r depend n ea In _!ct` the g d ch!)n d es n tdepend n g dz the ch!)n )s n th)ng 7ut g da A s `m!tter !nd energ( !re d)werent` !s Te !s n nd)werent a ee ! s # ia0la N la0b
(="==k:= = s"=t==e )n=t(=] v==(=u/s=v=*.=g==e m=h=n=< +t="== s=v==*)[= #=Ut==)n=m=ts"==n=It(=< ,p='==r(= ++B++
erce)ve th!t ! 7e)ngs rem!)n )n e T)th ut !n(c nt!ct r T)th ut pr duc)ng !n( ewect !s them)ght( T)nd` m v)ng ever(There` etern! ( rem!)ns)n sp!cea la0N
s=v=*#=Ut==)n= k:=1nt=e(= p=%k&:)t=](==)nt= m==)m=k:=m=< +k:Lp=-=(=e p=un=s=< t==)n=k:Lp==d=1 )v=s=&j==m(=< !hm=< ++G++
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ll beings merge into >y d) Prak &ti primary material =ature$at the end of a Kalpa or a &y&le of 2"(' billion years$, O rjuna,and 5 &reate them again at the beginning of the neBt Kalpa" 8"#6$
p=%k&:)t=] sv==m=< !v={ #(=)v=s=&j==)m= p=un=/ p=un=/ +#=Ut=g=%=m=m=< Tm=] k&:tsn=m=
5 &reate the entire multitude of beings again and again with the helpof >y material =ature Prak &ti or > 3y3$" )hese beings are under &ontrol of the modes Cu [as$ of material =ature Prak &ti$" 8"#7$
n= c= m==] t==)n= k:m==*)[=)n=7='n= nt= '=n=]j=(= +,d=s=In=v=d< !=s=In=m=< !s=kt=]t=e{=u k:m=*s=u ++J++
)hese a&ts of &reation do not bind >e, O rjuna, be&ause 5 remainindifferent and unatta&hed to those a&ts" 8"#8$
m=(=='(=-=e[= p=%k&:)t=/ s=U(=t=e
s=c=r=c=rm=< +het=un==n=en= k:=1nt=e(= j=g=d 3y3$ with the help of material =ature Prak &ti$ &reates all animate and inanimate obje&tsunder >y supervision/ thus, the &reation keeps on going, O rjuna"
See also !2"#($ 8"!#$!v=j==n= nt= m==] m=U6=m==n=u{=I] t=n=um=< !=)Xt=m=< +p=r] #==v=m=< !j==n=nt==e m=m=#=Ut=m=he v=rm=< ++22++
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m==eS== == m==eS=k:m==*[==em==eS=F=n== )v=c=et=s=/ +r=-=s=Im=< !=s=urI] c=1v= p=%k&:)t=]m==e)hn=I] )Xt==/ ++28++
5gnorant persons despise >e when 5 appear in human form be&ausethey do not know >y trans&endental nature as the great 9ord of all
beings taking >e for an ordinary human being$ and be&ause theyhave false hopes, false a&tions, false knowledge, and delusive ) 3masika$ *ualities See !4"#23!7$ of fiends and demons they areunable to re&ogni e >e$" 8"!!3!'$
m=h=tm==n=s=< t=u m==] p=="=*d1v=I] p=%k&:)t=m=< !=)Xt==/ +#=j=nt(=< !n=n(=m=n=s==e F=tv==#=Ut==)dm=< !v(=(=m=< ++2 ++
+ut great souls, O rjuna, who possess divine *ualities See !4"#!3#($, know >e as immutable as the material and effi&ient &auseof &reation and worship >e single3mindedly with lovingdevotion" 8"!($
s=t=t=] k:It=*(=nt==e m==](=t=nt= c= 56v=%t==/ +n=m=s(=nt= c= m==] #=kt(==)n=t(=(=ukt== ,p==s=t=e ++2;++
Persons of firm resolve worship >e with ever steadfast devotion byalways singing >y glories, striving to attain >e, and prostrating
before >e with devotion" 8"!2$
F=n=(=Fen= c==p(=< !n(=e(=j=nt==e m==m=< ,p==s=t=e +
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Ak:tv=en= p=&"=ktv=en= 7=hu'==)v= v=t==em=uO=m=< ++2?++
Some worship >e by a&*uiring and propagating Self3knowledge"Others worship the infinite as the One in all or non3dual$, as themaster of all or dual$, and in various other ways" 8"!;$
!h] k%:t=ur< !h] (=F/ sv='==hm=
t=p==m(=< !hm=< !h] v={=*])n=g=&h!##
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5 give heat" 5 send, as well as withhold, the rain" 5 am immortality,as well as death" 5 am also both the bsolute Sat or k 4 ara$ andthe temporal sat or K 4 ara$, O rjuna" )he Supreme +eing has
be&ome everything, See also !("!'$ 8"!8$
.=1)v=N= m==] s==em=p==/p=Ut=p==p==(=F1r< T{
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working for the fruit of their a&tions take repeated birth and death"See also 7"';$ 8"'!$
!n=n(== =< )c=nt=(=nt==e m==] (=e j=n==/ p=(=*up==s=t=e +t=e{==] )n=t(==)#=(=ukt==n==](==eg=-=em=] v=h=m(=< !hm=< ++88++
I pers n! ( t!ke c!re _ 7 th the sp)r)tu! !ndm!ter)! Te _!re _ th se ever ste!d_!st dev teesTh ! T!(s remem7er !nd !d re e T)th s)ng em)nded c ntemp !t) na laii
(=e p(=< !n(=dev=t== #=kt==(=j=nt=e X (== nv=t==/ +t=e )p= m==m=< Av= k:=1nt=e(=(=j=nt(=< !)v=)'=p=Uv=*k:m=< ++8 ++
O rjuna, even those devotees who worship the deities with faith,they also worship >e, but in an improper way" 8"'($
!h] )h s=v=*(=F=n==] #==ekt== c=p=%#=ur< Av= c= +n= t=u m==m=< !)#=j==n= nt=t=@v=en==t= =< c(=v= nt= t=e ++8;++
+e&ause 5 the Supreme +eing Para3+rahma$ alone am theenjoyer of all sa&rifi&ial servi&es -aj R a$ and 9ord of the universe"+ut people do not know >y true trans&endental nature" )herefore,they fall into the repeated &y&les of birth and death$" 8"'2$
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(== nt= dev=v=%t== dev==n=y devotees &ome to >e andare not born again$" See also 7"!4$ 8"';$
p=.=] p=u{p=] _:L=] t==e(=] (==e m=e#=kt(== p=%(=cK)t= +t=d< !h] #=kt(=up=Qt=m=< ! n==)m=p=%(=t==tm=n=/ ++8B++
,h s ever wers e ! e!_` ! Ter` ! _ru)t` rT!ter T)th dev t) nz I !ccept !nd e!t the wer)ng _ dev t) n 7( the pure he!rteda ee ! s # $0aE$a0
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@hus ends the n)nth ch!pter n!med SupremeKnowledge and the +ig >ystery ^ _ the Up!n)4!d _ the
#h!g!v!dg6t3` thescr)pture _ ( g!` de! )ng T)th the sc)ence _ the
A7s ute )n the _ rm _ the d)! gue7etTeen Cr6k&4[! !nd Arjun!a
!"= d =m==e '(==(=/CHAPTER 1#
)v=#=U)t=(==eg=/MANIFESTATION OF THE A!SOLUTE
XI#=g=v==n=uv==c=#=U(= Av= m=h=7==h=e =&&[=u m=ep=rm=] v=c=/ +(=t=< t=e h]] p=%I(=m==[==(=v=-(==)m= )ht=k:=m(=(== ++2++
)he Supreme 9ord said: O rjuna, listen on&e again to >y supremeword that 5 shall speak to you, who are very dear to >e, for your welfare" !#"#!$
n= m=e )v=du/ s=urg=[==/ p=%#=v=] n=m=h{=*(=/ +
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!hm=< !=)dr< )h dev==n==]m=h{=I*[==] c= s=v=* =/ ++8++
=either the &elestial &ontrollers Devas$, nor the great sages know>y origin, be&ause 5 am the origin of all Devas and great sagesalso" !#"#'$
(==e m==m=< !j=m=< !n==)d] c=v=e)@= L==ek:m=he v=rm=< +!s=]m=U6/ s= m=t(=e*{=us=v=*p==p=1/ p=%m=uc(=t=e ++ ++
One who knows >e as the unborn, the beginningless, and theSupreme 9ord of the universe, is &onsidered wise among themortals and be&omes liberated from the bondage of Karma" !#"#($
7=u) r< F=n=m=< !s=]m==eh/ -=m==s=t(=] dm=/ =m=/ +s=uO=] du/O=] #=v==e #==v==e #=(=]c==#=(=m=< Av= c= ++;++!)h]s== s=m=t== t=u){ s=< t=p==ed=n=] (= ==e (= =/ +#=v= nt= #==v== #=Ut==n==] m=@=Av= p=&"= gv='==/ ++?++
Dis&rimination, Self3knowledge, non3delusion, forgiveness,truthfulness, &ontrol over the mind and senses, tran*uillity,
pleasure, pain, birth, death, fear, fearlessness, nonviolen&e,e*uanimity, &ontentment, austerity, &harity, fame, ill fame thesediverse *ualities in human beings arise from >e alone" !#"#23#;$
m=h{=*(=/ s=pt= p=Uv=e* c=tv==r=em=n=v=s=< t="== +m= =v== m==n=s== j==t== (=e{==]L==ek: Tm==/ p=%j==/ ++B++
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)he seven great sages, and the more an&ient four Sanakas andfourteen >anus, from whom all the &reatures of the world were
born, originated from >y potential energy" !#"#4$
At==] )v=#=U)t=] (==eg=] c= m=m=(==e v=e)@= t=@v=t=/ +s==e )v=k:mp=en= (==eg=en=(=uj(=t=e n==.= s=] =(=/ ++G++
One who truly understands >y manifestations and yogi& powers, isunited with >e by unswerving devotion" )here is no doubt about it"
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!h] s=v=*s(= p=%#=v==e m=@=/ s=v=*]p=%v=t=*t=e +T)t= m=tv== #=j=nt=e m==] 7=u'==#==v=s=m= nv=t==/ ++H++
5 am the origin of all" e"1nderstanding this, the wise adore >e with love and devotion"
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5 give knowledge and understanding of metaphysi&al s&ien&e tothose who are ever united with >e and lovingly adore >e bywhi&h they &ome to >e" !#"!#$
t=e{==m=< Av==n=uk:mp=="=*m=
rjuna said: -ou are the Supreme +eing, the Supreme bode, theSupreme Purifier, the
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O K &4[ a, 5 believe all that -ou have told me to be true" O 9ord,neither the &elestial &ontrollers Devas$ nor the demons fullyunderstand -our real nature" See also 2"#4$ !#"!2$
sv=(=m=< Av==tm=n==tm==n=]v=et"= tv=] p=u {==e@=m= +#=Ut=#==v=n= #=Ut=e = dev=dev=
j=g=tp=t=e ++2?++
re!t r !nd f rd _ ! 7e)ngs` S d _ ! ce est)!ru ers Lev!s ` upreme pers n` !nd f rd _ theun)verse` u ! ne kn T urse _ 7( urse _a
$0a$bv=kt=um=< !h*s(=< ! =e{=e[= )dv(==W< !=tm=)v=#=Ut=(=/ +(==)#=r< )v=#=U)t=)#=r< L==ek:=n=
O rjuna, 5 am the Spirit tm3$ abiding in the inner psy&he of all beings" 5 am also the beginning, the middle, and the end of all beings" !#"'#$
!=)dt(==n==m=< !h] )v={[=ur< j(==e)t={==] r)v=r< !] =um==n=< +m=rI)c=r< m= t==m=< ! sm=n=-=.==[==m=< !h] = =I ++82++
5 am .i 4[ u among the twelve$ sons of diti" 5 am the radiant sunamong the luminaries" 5 am >ar 6&i among the supernatural&ontrollers of wind" 5 am the moon among the stars" !#"'!$
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v=ed=n==] s==m=v=ed=e sm=dev==n==m=< ! sm= v==s=v=/ +T n9(==[==] m=n= c== sm=#=Ut==n==m=< ! sm= c=et=n== ++88++
5 am the S 3maveda among the .edas" 5 am 5ndra among the &elestialrulers Devas$" 5 am the mind among the senses" 5 am the&ons&iousness in living beings" !#"''$
9=[==] =]k:r =< c== sm=)v=@=e ==e (=-=r-=s==m=< +v=s=Un==] p==v=k: =< c== sm=m=e / ) =O=)r[==m=< !hm=< ++8 ++
5 am Civa among the Eudras, 5 am Kubera among the -ak 4 as anddemons, 5 am the fire among the .asus, and 5 am >eru among themountains" !#"'($
p=ur=e'=s==] c= m=uO(=] m==] )v=)p=="=* 7=&hsp=)t=m=< +s=en==n=In==m=< !h] sk:nd/s=rs==m=< ! sm= s==g=r/ ++8;++
mong the priests, O rjuna, know >e to be the &hief, + &haspati"5 am Skanda among the army generals" 5 am the o&ean among the
bodies of water" !#"'2$
m=h{=I*[==] #=&g=ur< !h] )g=r=m=G, among the words" 5 am Napa3yaj R a among the
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spiritual dis&iplines -aj R a$ and 5 am the im 3laya among theimmovables" !#"';$
! v=t"=/ s=v=*v=&-==[==]dev={=I*[==] c= n==rd/ +g=n'=v==*[==] )c=.=r"=/ s= =n==]k:)p=L==e m=u)n=/ ++8B++
5 am the banyan tree among the trees, = 3rada among the sages,0itraratha among the Candharvas and sage Kapila among theSiddhas" !#"'4$
,cc=1/Xv=s=m=< ! v==n==] )v=)m==m=< !m=&t==e v=m=< +Aer=v=t=] g=j=en9=[==] n=r=[==] c=n=r=)'=p=m=< ++8G++!=(=u'==n==m=< !h] v=j=%]'=en=Un==m=< ! sm= k:=m='=uke as 1&&ai +K ravas manifested during the time of &hurning the o&ean along with ne&tar among the horses, ir 3vataamong the elephants and the King among men" 5 am the thunderboltamong weapons, K 3madhenu among &ows and 5 am 0upid for
pro&reation" mong the serpents, 5 am . 3suki" !#"'63'7$
!n=nt= =< c== sm= n==g==n==]v= [==e (==ds==m=< !hm=< +)p=t=V[==m=< !(=*m== c== sm=(=m=/ s=](=m=t==m=< !hm=< ++8J++p=%h
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m=&g==[==] c= m=&g=en9=e h]v=1n=t=e(= c= p= -=[==m=< ++ M++
5 am Ce4 an3ga among = 3gas, 5 am .aru [a among the water3godsand ryam 3 among the manes" 5 am -ama among the &ontrollers" 5am Prahl 3da among Diti%s progeny, time or death among thehealers, lion among the beasts, and Caru a among birds" !#"'83(#$
p=v=n=/ p=v=t==m=< ! sm= r=m=/=s.=#=&t==m=< !hm=< +={==[==] m=k:r =< c== sm=
s=%=et=s==m=< ! sm= j==h
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the sustainer of all and have fa&es on all sides or 5 am omnis&ient$"!#"(($
m=&t(=u/ s=v=*hr c==hm=< , v= c=#=)v={(=t==m=< +k:I)t=*/ XIr< v==k
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m=un=In==m=< !p(=< !h] v(==s=/k:v=In==m=< , =n== k:)v=/ ++ G++
5 am . 3sudeva among the . &4[6 family, rjuna among the P 3[ avas, .y 3sa among the sages, and 1 Kan3 among the poets"
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d[ =e dm=(=t==m=< ! sm= n=I)t=r
5 am the power of rulers, the statesmanship of the seekers of vi&tory, 5 am silen&e among the se&rets and the Self3knowledge of the knowledgeable" !#"(7$
(=c=< c==)p= s=v=*#=Ut==n==] 7=Ij=]t=d< !hm=< !j=*un= +n= t=d< ! st= )v=n== (=t=< s(==n=y divine manifestations"
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(=d< (=d< )v=#=U)t=m=t=< s=@v=]XIm=d< x j=*t=m=< Av= v== +
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t=t=< t=d< Av==v=g=cK tv=] m=m=t=ej==e] =s=]#=v=m=< ++;2++
@hatever is endowed with glory, brillian&e, and power knowthat to be a manifestation of a very small fra&tion of >y splendor"
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!"=v== 7=hun=1t=en= )k]: F=t=en=t=v==j=*un= +)v={ #(==hm=< Td] k&:tsn=m=
rjuna said: >y illusion is dispelled by the profound words of wisdom -ou spoke out of &ompassion for me about thesupreme se&ret of
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XI#=g=v==n=uv==c=p= (= m=e p=="=* p==)[=
=t= ==e "= s=hs=% =/ +n==n==)v='==)n= )dv(==)n=n==n==v=[==*k&:t=I)n= c= ++?++
)he Supreme 9ord said: O rjuna, behold >y hundreds and thou3sands of multifarious divine forms of different &olors and shapes"
!!"#;$
p= (==)dt(==n=< v=s=Un=< 9=n=
Th1k:s"=] j=g=t=< k&:tsn=] p= (==Ns=c=r=c=rm=< +m=m= dehe g=u =ke: = (=c=y
body" !!"#6$
n= t=u m==] =k(=s=e 9{ um=
#ut ( u !re n t !7 e t see e T)th ( ur ph(s)c!
e(ez there_ re` I g)ve ( u the d)v)ne e(e t see (m!jest)c p Ter !nd g r(a $$a0E
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s=]j=(= ,v==c=Av=m=< ,ktv== t=t==e r=j=n=
5f the splendor of thousands of suns were to bla e forth all at on&e
in the sky, even that would not resemble the splendor of that eBalted being" !!"!'$
!'#
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t=.=1k:s"=] j=g=t=< k&:tsn=]p=%)v=#=kt=m=< !n=ek:'== +!p= (=d< dev=dev=s(= =rIrep==[ v=s=< t=d= ++2 ++
rjuna saw the entire universe, divided in many ways but standingas all in$ One and One in all$ in the trans&endental body of K &4[ a, the 9ord of &elestial rulers Devas$" See also !("!4, and!7"'#$ !!"!($
t=t=/ s= )v=sm=(==)v={ =e Q{ r=em=='=n=]j=(=/ +p=%[=m(= ) =rs== dev=]k&:t==P=
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p= (==)m= tv==]s=v=*t==e n=nt= p=m=< +n==nt=] n= m='(=] n= p=un=s=
brillian&e and bla ing fire of the sun" !!"!6$
tv=m=< !-=r] p=rm=] v=e)dt=v(=]tv=m=< !s(= )v= v=s(= p=r])n='==n=m=< +tv=m=< !v(=(=/
== v=t='=m=*g==ept==s=n==t=n=s=< tv=] p=u {==em=t==e m=e ++2H++
5 believe -ou are the Supreme +eing Para3+rahma$ to be reali ed"
-ou are the ultimate resort of the universe" -ou are the
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+eing +rahma, tm3, Spirit$ and prote&tor of the eternal order Dharma$" !!"!7$
!n==)dm='(==nt=m=
=) =s=U(=*n=e.=m=< +p= (==)m= tv==]dIpt=hut== =v=k.=]sv=t=ej=s== )v= v=m=< Td]
t=p=nt=m=< ++2J++5 see -ou with infinite power, without beginning, middle, or end/with many arms/ with the sun and the moon as -our eyes/ with -our mouth as a bla ing fire, s&or&hing all the universe with -our radian&e" !!"!8$
N=v==p=&)"=v(==er< Tdm=< !nt=r])hv(==pt=] tv=(=1ke:n= )d = c=s=v==*/ +5{
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st=uv= nt= tv==] st=u)t= #=/p=u{k:L== #=/ ++82++
osts of supernatural rulers enter into -ou" Some with folded handssing -our names and glories in fear" multitude of >ahar 4 is andSiddhas hail and adore -ou with abundant praises" !!"'!$
9=)dt(== v=s=v==e (=e c=s=='(==)v= v=e v=n==1 m= t= =
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t=ej==e)#=r< !=p=U(=* j=g=t=
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>y salutations to -ou from front and from behind" O 9ord, myobeisan&es to -ou from all sides" -ou are infinite valor and the
boundless might" -ou pervade everything, and therefore -ou areeverywhere and in everything" !!"2#$
s=O=e)t= m=tv== p=%s=#=] (=d
!5{ p=Uv=*] Q){=t==ee sm= 5{
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TcK=)m= tv==] 9{ um=< !h]t="=1v= +t=en=1v= p=e[= c=t=u#=u*j=en=s=hs=%7==h=e #=v= )v= v=m=Ut=e*++;B++
5 wish to see -ou with a &rown, holding ma&e and dis&us in -our hand" )herefore, O 9ord, with a thousand arms and universal form,
please appear in the four3armed form" !!"24$
XI#=g=v==n=uv==c=m=(== p=%s=nn=eeen=t=v==j=*un=ed]
p=] p=r] d) =*t=m=
)he Supreme 9ord said: O rjuna, being pleased with you 5 haveshown you, through >y own yogi& powers, >y parti&ular supreme,shining, universal, infinite, and primal form that has never beenseen before by anyone other than you" !!"26$
n= v=ed(=F='(=(=n=1r< n=d=n=1r
!=v=e =t=c=et=s==m=< ++G+++ut for those who worship >e with unswerving devotion as their
personal Cod, whose thoughts are set on >y personal form, whooffer all a&tions to >e, intent on >e as the Supreme, and meditateon >e 5 swiftly be&ome their savior from the world that is theo&ean of death and transmigration, O rjuna" !'"#43#6$
m=((=ev= m=n= !='=tsv= m=)(=7=u) ] )n=v=e =(= +)n=v= s={(= s= m=((=ev= !t= x'v=*]n= s=] =(=/ ++H++
@here_ re` _ cus ( ur m)nd n e !nd et ( ur)nte ect dTe up n e ! ne thr ugh med)t!t) n!nd c ntemp !t) n a @here!_ter` ( u sh! cert!)n (!tt!)n ea $ia0E
!"= )c=@=] s=m=='==t=u] n==kn==ee){= m=)(= s"=rm=< +
!#(==s=(==eg=en= t=t==e m==m=e as an instrument, just to serveand please >e, without selfish motives$" See also 8"'6, !7"24$
!'"!#$
!"=1t=d< !p(=< ! =kt==e s= k:t=u*]m=N=eg=m=< != Xt=/ +s=v=*k:m=*_:L=t(==g=] t=t=/ ku:(=t==tm=v==n=< ++22++
5f you are unable to work for >e, then just surrender unto >y willand renoun&e the atta&hment to, and the anBiety for$ the fruits of all work with subdued mind by learning to a&&ept all results, asCodQs gra&e Pras
3da$$ with e*uanimity" !'"!!$
Xe(==e )h F=n=m=< !#(==s==j=e" !'"!(3!2$
(=sm==n=< n==ee)Ej=t=e L==ek:=eL==ek:=n=< n==e)*Ej=t=e c= (=/ +h{==*m={=*#=(==eEeg=1r< m=ukt==e(=/ s= c= m=e )p=%(=/ ++2?++
One is also dear to >e who does not agitate others and who is not
agitated by them, who is free from joy, envy, fear, and anBiety"!'"!;$
!n=p=e-=/ =u)c=r< d-= ,d=s=In==eg=t=v(="=/ +s=v==*rm#=p=)rt(==g=I (==e m= kt=/s= m=e )p=%(=/ ++2B++
One who is desireless, pure, wise, impartial, and free from anBiety/who has renoun&ed the doership in all undertakings su&h adevotee is dear to >e" !'"!4$
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(==e n= Q{(=)t= n= Ee { n= ==ec=)t=n= k:=>e" !'"!73!8$
(=e t=u '=m(==*m=&t=m=< Td](="==ekt=] p=(=*up==s=t=e +Xi'==n== m=tp=rm== #=kt==s=
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-=e.=-=e.=F(==er< F=n=] (=t= j=nm=m=&t(=uj=r=v(== '=du/O=d=e{==n=ud =*n=m=< ++H++
umility, modesty, nonviolen&e, forgiveness, honesty, servi&e toguru, purity of thought, word, and deed$, steadfastness, self3&ontrol, aversion for sense obje&ts, absen&e of ego, &onstantrefle&tion on the pain and suffering inherent in birth, old age,disease, and death/ !("#63#7$
!s= kt=r< !n= #={v=>
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Deta&hment, non3fondness with son, wife, home, et&"/ unfailinge*uanimity upon attainment of the desirable and the undesirableand unswerving devotion to >e through single3minded&ontemplation, taste for solitude, distaste for so&ial gatherings andgossips, steadfastness in a&*uiring knowledge of
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modes Cu[as$ of material =ature Prak &ti$, and yet the enjoyer of the Cu [as of Prak &ti by be&oming a living entity N6va$$" !("!2$
7=)hr< !nt= c= #=Ut==n==m=< !c=r]c=rm=< Av= c= +s=U-m=tv==t=< t=d< !)v=Fe(=]dUrs"=] c== nt=ke: c= t=t=< ++2?++
e is inside as well as outside all beings, animate and inanimate"e is in&omprehensible be&ause of is subtlety" nd be&ause of is
omnipresen&e, e is very near residing in one%s inner psy&he as well as far away in the Supreme bode Parama3dh 3ma$" !("!;$
!)v=#=kt=] c= #=Ut=e{=u )v=#=kt=m=
p=u {=/ p=%k&:)t=s"==e )h #=u>
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the )v)ng ent)t( P6v! )n g d !nd ev) T m7sa$ ai$
,p=9{ =n=um=nt== c= #=t==*#==ekt== m=he v=r/ +p=rm==tm=e)t= c==p(=< ,kt==edehe sm=n=< p=u {=/ p=r/ ++88++
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Others, however, do not know the yogas of meditation, knowledge,and work/ but they perform deity worship with faith, as mentionedin the s&riptures by the saints and sages" )hey also trans&end death
by virtue of their firm faith in what they have heard" !("';$
(==v=t=< s=]j==(=t=e )k:D)c=t=
(="== p=%k:= =(=t(=< Ak:/ k&:tsn=]L==ek:m=< Tm=] r)v=/ +
!;#
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-=e.=] -=e.=I t="== k&:tsn=]p=%k:= =(=)t= #==rt= ++ ++
Nust as one sun illuminates the entire world, similarly
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g=u[=.=(=)v=#==g=(==eg=/THREE GUNAS OF NATURE
XI#=g=v==n=uv==c=p=r] #=U(=/ p=%v=-(==)m=F=n==n==] F=n=m=< ,@=m=m=< +(=j=< F=tv== m=un=(=/ s=v=e* p=r=]
s=) m=< Tt==e g=t==/ ++2++
)he Supreme 9ord said: 5 shall further eBplain to you that supreme
knowledge, the best of all knowledge, knowing whi&h all the sageshave attained supreme perfe&tion after this life" !2"#!$
Td] F=n=m=< ,p==)Xt(= m=m=s=='=m(=*m=< !=g=t==/ +s=g=e* )p= n==ep=j==(=nt=ep=%L=(=e n= v(="= nt= c= ++8++
)hey who have taken refuge in this trans&endental knowledge attainunity with >e and are neither born at the time of &reation nor affli&ted at the time of dissolution" !2"#'$
m=m= (==e)n=r< m=hd< 7=%Yt= sm=n=< g=#=*] d'==m(=< !hm=u1 '"#'"!#$ !;"#4$
m=m=1v==] ==e j=Iv=L==eke: j=Iv=#=Ut=/ s=n==t=n=/ +m=n=/ {={R=n=I n9(== [=p=%k&:)t=s"==)n= k:{=*)t= ++G++
@he etern! )nd)v)du! s u P6v3tm3 )n the 7 d( _ )v)ng 7e)ngs )s )ndeed` ( )ntegr! p!rta It
!ss c)!tes T)th the s) sens r( _!cu t)es _ percept) n )nc ud)ng the m)nd !nd !ct)v!testhema $ba09
=rIr] (=d< !v==pn==e)t= (=c=
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)here are two entities Puru 4 as$ in the &osmos: )he &hangeabletemporal Divine +eing K 4 ara Puru 4 a$, and the un&hangeableed! !s the upreme #e)ng !r! #r!hm!`
!r!m3tm3` uru4 tt!m!` the A7s ute` @ruth` !t`upers u ` etca ee ! s uU ia0$a0i $ba$E
(==e m==m=< Av=m=< !s=]m=U6=e j==n==)t= p=u {==e@=m=m=< +s= s=v=*)v=d< #=j=)t= m==]s=v=*#==v=en= #==rt= ++2J++
)he wise, who truly understand >e as the Supreme +eingPuru4 ottama$, know everything and worship >e wholeheartedly,
O rjuna" See also 6"!2, !2"'4, and !7"44$ !;"!8$
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T)t= g=uWt=m=] ==s.=m=< Tdm=)he Supreme 9ord said: Aearlessness, purity of the inner psy&he,
perseveran&e in the yoga of Self3knowledge, &harity, sense3restraint,sa&rifi&e, study of the s&riptures, austerity, honesty/ nonviolen&e,truthfulness, absen&e of anger, renun&iation, e*uanimity, abstinen&efrom mali&ious talk, &ompassion for all &reatures, freedom fromgreed, gentleness, modesty, absen&e of fi&kleness, splendor,forgiveness, fortitude, &leanliness, absen&e of mali&e, and absen&eof pride these are the twenty3siB$ *ualities of those endowedwith divine virtues, O rjuna" !4"#!3#($
dm#==e dp==e* )#=m==n= c=k%:=e'=/ p== {(=m=< Av= c= +!F=n=] c==)#=j==t=s(= p=="=*
s=]p=dm=< !=s=urIm=< ++;++O rjuna, the marks of those who are born with demoni& *ualitiesare: ypo&risy, arrogan&e, pride, anger, harshness, and ignoran&e"
!4"#2$d1v=I s=]p=d< )v=m==e-==(=)n=7=n'==(==s=urI m=t== +m== =uc=/ s=]p=d] d1v=Im=
Divine *ualities lead to salvation >ok 4 a$/ the demoni& *ualitiesare said to be for bondage" Do not grieve, O rjuna you are
born with divine *ualities" !4"#;$
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E=1 #=Ut=s=r
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k:=m=m=< !=)Xt(= du{p=Ur]dm#=m==n=m=d= nv=t==/ +m==eh=d
!n=ek:)c=@=)v=#=%=nt==
m==ehj==L=s=m==v=&t==/ +p=%s=kt==/ k:=m=#==eg=e{=up=t= nt= n=rke: =uc==1 ++2B++
+ewildered by many fan&ies, entangled in the net of delusion,addi&ted to the enjoyment of sensual pleasures, they fall into a foulhell" !4"!4$
!=tm=s=]#==)v=t==/ st=7'=='=n=m==n=m=d= nv=t==/ +(=j=nt=e n==m=(=F1s=< t=edm#=en==)v=)'=p=Uv=*k:m=< ++2G++
!6#
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Self3&on&eited, stubborn, filled with pride and intoBi&ation of wealth, they perform sa&rifi&e -aj R a$ only in name for show, nota&&ording to s&riptural injun&tion" !4"!6$
!h]k:=r] 7=L=] dp=*] k:=m=] k%:=e'=]c= s=])Xt==/ +m==m=< !=tm=p=rdehe{=up=%)E{=nt==e #(=s=U(=k:=/ ++2H++
)hese mali&ious people &ling to egoism, power, arrogan&e, lust, andanger/ and they hate >e who dwells in their own and others% bodies"
!4"!7$
t==n=< !h] )E{=t=/ k%U:r=n=
O rjuna, entering the wombs of demons, birth after birth, thedeluded ones sink to the lowest hell without ever attaining >e"
!4"'#$
).=)v='=] n=rk:s(=ed] E=r]n== =n=m=< !=tm=n=/ +
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k:=m=/ k%:=e'=s=< t="== L==e#=s=e" !6"#'$
s=@v==n=u p== s=v=*s(= X = #=v=)t=#==rt= +X =m=(==e (=] p=u {==e (==e (=cK / s= Av= s=/ ++ ++
Arjun!` the _!)th _ e!ch )s )n !cc rd!nce T)thne\s Tn n!tur! d)sp s)t) n g verned 7( O3rm)c
)mpress) ns a ne )s kn Tn 7( ne\s _!)tha ne c!n7ec me Th!tever ne T!nts t 7e )_ ne c nst!nt (c ntemp !tes n the 7ject _ des)re T)th _!)th a
$9a0
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dev=)Ej=g=u p=%=F p=Uj=n=]==1c=m=< !=j=*v=m=< +
7=%Yc=(=*m=< !)h]s== c= ==rIr] t=p=,c(=t=e ++2;++
)he worship of &elestial &ontrollers Devas$, the priest, the guru,and the wise/ purity, honesty, &eliba&y, and nonviolen&e these aresaid to be austerity of deed" !6"!2$
!n=uEeg=k:r] v==k(=] s=t(=]
)p=%(=)ht=] c= (=t=< +sv=='(==(==#(=s=n=] c=1v=v==>
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s=tk:=rm==n=p=Uj=="=*] t=p==edm#=en= c=1v= (=t=< +)k%:(=t=e t=d< Th p=%=ekt=] r=j=s=]c=L=m=< !'=%uv=m=< ++2H++
usterity that is performed for gaining respe&t, honor, reveren&e,and for the sake of show, yielding an un&ertain and temporaryresult, is said to be in the mode of passion" !6"!7$
m=U6g=%=he[==tm=n==e (=t=
O rjuna, listen to >y &on&lusion about sa&rifi&e" Sa&rifi&e is saidto be of three types" !7"#2$
(=Fd=n=t=p=/k:m=* n= t(==j(=]k:=(=*m=< Av= t=t=< +(=F=e d=n=] t=p= c=1v=p==v=n==)n= m=n=I){=[==m=< ++?++
&ts of servi&e, &harity, and austerity should not be abandoned, butshould be performed be&ause servi&e, &harity, and austerity are the
purifiers of the wise" !7"#;$
At==n(=< !)p= t=u k:m==*)[= s=>y definite supreme advi&e, O
rjuna" !7"#4$
!7'
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)n=(=t=s(= t=u s=]n(==s=/ k:m=*[==en==ep=p=Nt=e +m==eh=t=< t=s(= p=)rt(==g=s=
t==m=s=m=< ,d=Qt=m=< ++88++
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)he irrational, baseless, and worthless knowledge by whi&h one&lings to one single effe&t su&h as the body$ as if it is everything,su&h knowledge is in the mode of darkness of ignoran&e !7"''$
)n=(=t=] s=>
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)he agent who is free from atta&hment, non3egotisti&, endowed withresolve and enthusiasm, and unperturbed in su&&ess or failure is&alled good" !7"'4$
r=g=I k:m=*_:L=p=%eps=ur< L=u7'==e)h]s==tm=k:=e =u)c=/ +h{=* ==ek:= nv=t=/ k:t==* r=j=s=/p=)rk:I)t=*t=/ ++8G++
)he agent who is impassioned, who desires the fruits of work, whois greedy, violent, impure, and affe&ted by joy and sorrow, is &alled
passionate" !7"'6$
!(=ukt=/ p=%=k&:t=/ st=7'=/ =R=en=1{k&:)t=k:=e L=s=/ +)v={==dI dIS=*s=U.=I c= k:t==*t==m=s= ,c(=t=e ++8H++
)he agent who is undis&iplined, vulgar, stubborn, wi&ked,mali&ious, la y, depressed, and pro&rastinating is &alled ignorant"
!7"'7$7=u er< #=ed] '=&t=e =< c=1v=
g=u[=t=s=< ).=)v='=] =&[=u +p=%=ec(=m==n=m=< ! =e{=e[=p=&"=ktv=en= '=n=]j=(= ++8J++
=ow hear >e eBplain, fully and separately, the threefold division of intelle&t and resolve, based on modes of material =ature, O rjuna"
!7"'8$
p=%v=&)@=] c= )n=v=&)@=] c=k:=(==*k:=(=*e #=(==#=(=e +7=n'=]] m==e-=] c= (== v=e)@= 7=u) /s== p=="=* s==)@v=k:I ++ M++
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O rjuna, that intelle&t is in the mode of goodness whi&hunderstands the path of work and the path of renun&iation, rightand wrong a&tion, fear and fearlessness, bondage and liberation"
!7"(#$
(=(== '=m=*m=< !'=m=*] c= k:=(=*]c==k:=(=*m=< Av= c= +!(="==v=t=< p=%j==n==)t= 7=u) /s== p=="=* r=j=s=I ++ 2++
)hat intelle&t is in the mode of passion whi&h &annot distinguish be3tween righteousness Dharma$ and unrighteousness dharma$, andright and wrong a&tion, O rjuna" !7"(!$
!'=m=*] '=m=*m=< T)t= (==m=n(=t=e t=m=s==v=&t== +s=v==*"==*n=< )v=p=rIt==] c= 7=u) /s== p=="=* t==m=s=I ++ 8++
)hat intelle&t is in the mode of ignoran&e whi&h a&&eptsunrighteousness dharma$ as righteousness Dharma$ and thinkseverything to be that whi&h it is not, O rjuna" !7"('$
'=&t(== (=(== '==r(=t=em=n=/p=%=[=e n9(=)k%:(==/ +(==eg=en==v(=)#=c==)r[(== '=&)t=/s== p=="=* s== @v=k:I ++ ++
)hat resolve is in the mode of goodness by whi&h one manipulatesthe fun&tions of the mind, Pr 3[a bioimpulses, life for&es$ andsenses for Cod3reali ation only, O rjuna" !7"(($
(=(== t=u '=m=*k:=m=="==*n=
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)hat resolve is in the mode of passion by whi&h one, &raving for thefruits of work, &lings to Dharma Duty$, rtha @ealth$, and K 3ma
Pleasure$ with great atta&hment, O rjuna" !7"(2$
(=(== sv=pn=] #=(=] ==ek:D )v={==d]m=dm=< Av= c= +n= )v=m=uPc=)t= dum=e*'== '=&)t=/s== p=="=* t==m=s=I ++ ?++
)hat resolve is in the mode of ignoran&e by whi&h a dull persondoes not give up sleep, fear, grief, despair, and &arelessness, O
rjuna" !7"(;$
s=uO=] tv=< Td=n=I] ).=)v='=] =&[=um=e #=rt={=*#= +!#(==s==d< rm=t=e (=.= du/O==nt=]c= )n=g=cK)t= ++ B++
nd now hear from >e, O rjuna, about the threefold pleasure")he pleasure that one enjoys from spiritual pra&ti&e results in&essation of all sorrows" !7"(4$
(=t=< t=d< !g=%e )v={=m=< Tv=
p=)r[==m=e m=&t==ep=m=m=< +t=t=< s=uO=] s== @v=k:Dp=%=ekt=m=
)he pleasure that appears as poison in the beginning, but is likene&tar in the end, &omes by the gra&e of Self3knowledge and is inthe mode of goodness" !7"(6$
)v={=(=e n9(=s=](==eg==d< (=t=
One%s natural work, even though defe&tive, should not beabandoned be&ause all undertakings are enveloped by defe&ts as fireis &overed by smoke, O rjuna" !7"27$
!s=kt=7=u) / s=v=*.= j=t==tm==)v=g=t=sp=&h/ +
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n=1{k:m(=* s=) ] p=rm==]s=]n(==s=en==)'=g=cK)t= ++;J++
)he person whose mind is always free from selfish atta&hment, whohas subdued the mind and senses, and who is free from desires,attains the supreme perfe&tion of freedom from the bondage of Karma by renoun&ing selfish atta&hment to the fruits of work"
!7"28$
s=) ] p=%=pt==e (="== 7=%Yt="==pn==e)t= )n=7==e'= m=e +s=m==s=en=1v= k:=1nt=e(= )n={R=F=n=s(= (== p=r= ++?M++
9earn from >e briefly, O rjuna, how one who has attained su&h perfe&tion or the freedom from the bondage of Karma$ attains theSupreme Person, the goal of trans&endental knowledge" !7";#$
7=u = )v= =u (== (=ukt==e'=&t(==tm==n=] )n=(=m(= c= +
=7d=dIn=< )v={=(==]s=< t(=ktv==r=g=Ee{==1 v(=uds(= c= ++?2++)v=)v=kt=s=ev=I L=Sv== =I
(=t=v==kk:=(=m==n=s=/ +'(==n=(==eg=p=r=e )n=t(=]v=1r=g(=] s=m=up==)Xt=/ ++?8++!h]k:=r] 7=L=] dp=*] k:=m=] k%:=e'=]p=)rg=%hm=< +)v=m=uc(= )n=m=*m=/ ==nt==e7=%Y#=U(==(= k:Lp=t=e ++? ++
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7=u) (==eg=m=< ,p==)Xt(=m=)cc=@=/ s=t=t=] #=v= ++?G++
)ncere ( wer ! !ct) ns t e` set e !s ( ursupreme g ! ` !nd c mp ete ( depend n eaA T!(s Z ( ur m)nd n e !nd res rt t O!rm!( g!a $Eab9
m=)cc=@=/ s=v=*dug==*)[=m=tp=%s==d=t=< t=)r{(= s= +
!"= c=et=< tv=m=< !h]k:=r=n=< n=X=e{(= s= )v=n=>e, you shall over&ome alldiffi&ulties by >y gra&e" +ut if you do not listen to >e due to ego,you shall perish" !7";7$
(=d< !h]k:=rm=< !=)Xt(= n= (==ets(=T)t= m=n(=s=e +)m="(=1{= v(=v=s==(=s=< t=ep=%k&:)t=s=< tv==] )n=(==e-(=)t= ++?J++
5f due to ego you think: 5 shall not fight, your resolve is vain"+e&ause your own nature will &ompel you to fight$" !7";8$
sv=#==v=j=en= k:=1nt=e(= )n=7= /sv=en= k:m=*[== +k:t=*u] n=ecK s= (=n=< m==eh=t=y very dear friend" !7"4;$
s=v=*'=m==*n=< p=)rt(=j(=m==m=ek:D =r[=] v=%j= +!h] tv== s=v=*p==p=e#(==em==e-=)(={(==)m= m== =uc=/ ++BB++
ett)ng !s)de ! mer)t r) us deeds Lh!rm! ` justsurrender c mp ete ( t ( T) T)th Zrm _!)th !nd
v)ng c ntemp !t) n a I sh! )7er!te ( u _r m !s)ns r the 7 nds _ O!rm! a L n t gr)evea $EaNN
Td] t=e n==t=p=sk:=(= n==#=kt==(=k:d=c=n= +n= c== =uXU{=v=e v==c(=] n= c=m==] (==e #(=s=U(=)t= ++BG++
)his knowledge should never be spoken by you to one who isdevoid of austerity, who is without devotion, who does not desire tolisten, or who speaks ill of >e" !7"46$
(= Tm=] p=rm=] g=uW] m= kt=e{v=
O rjuna, did you listen to this with single3minded attention? asyour delusion born of ignoran&e been &ompletely destroyed?
!7"6'$
!j=*un= ,v==c=n={ =e m==eh/ sm=&)t=r< L=7'==tv=tp=%s==d=n=< m=(== c(=ut= +)s"=t==e )sm= g=t=s=]deh/ k:)r{(=ev=c=n=] t=v= ++G ++
rjuna said: +y -our gra&e my delusion is destroyed/ 5 have gainedSelf3knowledge/ my &onfusion with regard to body and tm3$ isdispelled/ and 5 shall obey -our &ommand" !7"6($
s=]j=(= ,v==c=Tt(=< !h] v==s=udev=s(= p=="=*s(=c= m=h=tm=n=/ +s=]v==dm=< Tm=m=< !X=1{=m=
Sa= jaya said: )hus, 5 heard this wonderful dialogue between 9ordK &4[ a and >ah 3tm3 rjuna, &ausing my hair to stand on end"
!7"62$
v(==s=p=%s==d=c=< K ut=v==n=