Srimad Bhagavad Gita -Ramanujacharya 155

Srimad Bhagavad Gita -Ramanujacharya

Chapter-4 Jñāna Vibhāga Yogaḥ

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evaṃ bahu vidhā yajña vitatā brahmaṇo mukhe |
karmajān viddhi tān sarvān evaṃ jñātvā vimokṣyase || 32 ||

32. Thus many forms of sacrifices have been laid down as means of reaching Brahman. Know them
all to be based on the (daily) rites. Knowing this, you shall be liberated.

Commentary

Reaching Brahman — means that they lead to the realisation of the true nature of the ātman. Based on rites — means resulting from periodical and obligatory rites performed day by day. Knowing this — observing them in the manner prescribed, you will be liberated.

It has been taught that work is a form of wisdom when done with awareness. Now Sri Krishna explains the predominance of the wisdom component in such actions.

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