Chapter 2, Verse 25
Sankhya Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
avyaktaḥ—unmanifested; ayam—this soul; achintyaḥ—inconceivable; ayam—this soul; avikāryaḥ—unchangeable; ayam—this soul; uchyate—is said; tasmāt—therefore; evam—thus; viditvā—having known; enam—this soul; na—not; anuśhochitum—to grieve; arhasi—befitting
English translation
This Self is said to be unmanifested, unthinkable, and unchangeable. Therefore, knowing this to be so, you should not grieve.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
The Self is not an object of perception. It can hardly be seen by the physical eyes. Therefore; the Self is unmanifested. That which is seen by the eyes becomes an object of thought. As the Self cannot be perceived by the eyes; It is unthinkable. Milk when mixed with buttermilk changes its form. The Self cannot change Its form like milk. Hence; It is changeless and immutable. Therefore; thus understanding the Self; thou shouldst not mourn. Thou shouldst not think also that thou art their slayer and that they are killed by thee.
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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