Gita Bhashya -Sankara 228

Shri Sankara's Gita Bhashya

(Sri Sankaracharya's Commentary on the Gita)

CHAPTER -5

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Labhante Brahma-nirvānam rsayah ksīnakalmasāh
Chinnadvaidha yatātmānah sarva-bhūta-hite ratāh

25. The Rsis obtain absolute freedom in Brahman with (their) blemishes destroyed, doubts dispelled, self controlled, and intent on the good of all beings.

The Jtsis, men of right vision and renunciation, obtain absolute freedom in Brahman, moksa, with their blemishes, such as sins and the rest, destroyed, doubts dispelled, self controlled-i.e. with their senses subdued, and intent on the good of all beings, taking delight in doing what is favourable to all beings, that is to say, abstaining from giving pain to others[1].

Moreover[2],

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References and Context

  1. Yet another means to knowledge is in this manner: Through Śravatiu etc. doubts get dispelled and the body and the senses become controlled; com­ passion leads to harmlessness; and these virtues also lead up to Right Know­ ledge. (A)
  2. It was previously explained (verse 23) that the impulse of desire and anger should be endured (withstood). Now, it is being taught that they themselves should be avoided. (A)