जरामरणमोक्षाय मामाश्रित्य यतन्ति ये। ते ब्रह्म तद्विदुः कृत्स्नमध्यात्मं कर्म चाखिलम्
Those who seek refuge in Krishna strive for deliverance from old age and death. Their efforts are focused on transcending the cycle of birth and mortality.
People turn toward faith for different reasons, including distress and curiosity. Reflect on your own motivation without using it to rank another person’s worth or belief.
What am I seeking from my spiritual practice at this moment?
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In Chapter 7, Verse 29, who is described as the source of knowledge about Brahma, Adhyatma, and Karma in this teaching on Karma?
Krishna is described as the source, and those who take refuge in Him are said to understand the knowledge of Brahma, Adhyatma, and the entirety of Karma.
In Chapter 7, Verse 29, what does 'taking refuge in Me' signify in the context of striving for liberation from old age and death?
'Taking refuge in Me' means surrendering to Krishna with trust and devotion. It involves seeking His guidance and protection as the primary means for overcoming the limitations of worldly existence and attaining liberation.
What are the three areas of knowledge mentioned in this teaching on Karma that are known to devotees seeking liberation?
The verse mentions that such devotees come to know Brahma (the Absolute), Adhyatma (the knowledge of the true self or soul), and the entire field of Karma (actions and their consequences).
Why is knowledge of Brahma, Adhyatma, and Karma important for those desiring freedom from old age and death?
Knowledge of Brahma provides an understanding of the ultimate reality, while Adhyatma reveals the nature of the soul. Understanding Karma clarifies how actions bind or liberate. Together, this wisdom enables seekers to transcend the cycle of birth and death, moving toward spiritual freedom.
They who, refuged in Me, strive for liberation from birth and death, they know the Eternal, the whole Self-knowledge, and all action.