Bhagavad Gita 4.17
भगवद्गीता 4.17
Sanskrit Text
कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मणः। अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गतिः।।4.17।।
Transliteration
karmaṇo hyapi boddhavyaṃ boddhavyaṃ ca vikarmaṇaḥ| akarmaṇaśca boddhavyaṃ gahanā karmaṇo gatiḥ||4.17||
Meaning (English)
4.17 There is something which ought to be known in regard to action (Karma) which forms the means of attaining release. So also is the case in regard to 'multi-form or varied forms of action' (Vikarma). These are what have acired variegation as obligatory, occasional and desire-prompted works reiring numerous reisites. There is also something to be known about non-action, i.e., knowledge of the self. Therefore, deep, i.e., difficult to understand, is the way of action to be pursued by the seeker
Meaning (Hindi)
4.17 There is something which ought to be known in regard to action (Karma) which forms the means of attaining release. So also is the case in regard to 'multi-form or varied forms of action' (Vikarma). These are what have acired variegation as obligatory, occasional and desire-prompted works reiring numerous reisites. There is also something to be known about non-action, i.e., knowledge of the self. Therefore, deep, i.e., difficult to understand, is the way of action to be pursued by the seeker
Benefits
- •Spiritual growth
- •Inner peace
- •Divine blessings
Best Time
Any time
Chant Count
1 times
Source
Bhagavad Gita 4.17, Ch. 4, V. 17
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