Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Path of Knowledgeज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोग

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O scorcher of foes, the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to material sacrifice. All actions in their entirety culminate in knowledge, O Partha.

Sanskrit

श्रेयान्द्रव्यमयाद्यज्ञाज्ज्ञानयज्ञः परन्तप | सर्वं कर्माखिलं पार्थ ज्ञाने परिसमाप्यते ||

Transliteration

śreyān dravya-mayād yajñāj jñāna-yajñaḥ parantapa sarvaṁ karmākhilaṁ pārtha jñāne parisamāpyate

Commentary

Knowledge-sacrifice surpasses material sacrifice. All actions ultimately lead to knowledge. This wisdom is the goal toward which all spiritual practice moves.

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Path of Knowledge

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