13. Distinguishing the Body and Spirit

Kṣhetra Kṣhetrajña Vibhāg Yog

BG 13.26

But others, having no direct knowledge but having heard from others, worship accordingly. If they are devoted to what they have heard, they too can pass beyond death.

अन्ये त्वेवमजानन्तः श्रुत्वाऽन्येभ्य उपासते
तेऽपि चातितरन्त्येव मृत्युं श्रुतिपरायणाः

  • anye — others

  • tv — still

  • evam — thus

  • ajānantaḥ — those who are unaware

  • śhrutvānyebhya — by hearing from others

    • śhrutvā — by hearing

    • anyebhyaḥ — from others

  • upāsate — begin to worship

  • te — they

  • ’pi — also

  • chātitaranty — and cross over

    • cha — and

    • atitaranti — cross over

  • eva — even

  • mṛityuṁ — death

  • śhruti-parāyaṇāḥ — devotion to hearing

    • śhruti

    • parāyaṇāḥ

...13.22

The self in the body is called the observer, approver, supporter, experiencer, great master, and also the supreme self.

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One who understands the self and nature, along with the natural qualities, will never be reborn, regardless of what condition they may find themselves in.

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Some recognize the self through meditation; others, through knowledge and reasoning; and others, through righteous action.

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But others, having no direct knowledge but having heard from others, worship accordingly. If they are devoted to what they have heard, they too can pass beyond death.

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Chapter 13, Verse 26