Gita Bhashya -Sankara 381

Shri Sankara's Gita Bhashya

(Sri Sankaracharya's Commentary on the Gita)

CHAPTER -9

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Mām hi Pārtha vyapāśritya ye(a)pi syuhpāpa-yonayctn
Striyo vaiśyās-tathā śūdras-te(a)pi yānti parām gatim

32. Indeed, taking refuge in Me, they also, O Pārtha, who might be of low birth-women, Vaiśyas, as well as Sūdras,-even they attain to the supreme Goal.

Indeed, taking refuge in Me, they also, O Pūrtha, who might be of low birth, those who, on account of sins, are born in an inferior condition:-who they are is told: women, Vaiśyas, as well as Śūdras,-even they attain to the supreme, most excellent Goal.[1]

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References and Context

  1. The Lord declares that, in the matter of qualification for devotion, there is no restriction by way of birth. (A)