Chapter 4, Verse 32
Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
evam—thus; bahu-vidhāḥ—various kinds of; yajñāḥ—sacrifices; vitatāḥ—have been described; brahmaṇaḥ—of the Vedas; mukhe—through the mouth; karma-jān—originating from works; viddhi—know; tān—them; sarvān—all; evam—thus; jñātvā—having known; vimokṣhyase—you shall be liberated
English translation
Thus, manifold sacrifices are spread out before Brahman at the face of Brahman. Know them all to be born of action, and thus knowing, you shall be liberated.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
The word Brahmanah has also been interpreted to mean In the Vedas. Various kinds of sacrifices are spread out at the mouth of Brahman; i.e.; they are known from the Vedas. Know that they are born of action; because the Self is beyond action. If you realise that these actions do not concern me; they are not my actin; and I am actionless; you will surely be liberated from the bondage of Samsara by this right knowledge. (Cf. IX.27XIII.15)
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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