BG 2.46
The purpose of a small well is also served by a large lake. Similarly, one who realizes the absolute truth also achieves complete knowledge of the Vedas.
तावान्सर्वेषु वेदेषु ब्राह्मणस्य विजानतः
-
yāvān — whatever
-
artha — purpose
-
udapāne — a well of water
uda-pāne—a well of water -
sarvataḥ — in all respects
-
samplutodake — by a large lake
sampluta-udake—by a large lake -
tāvānsarveṣhu — in that way all
-
tāvān — that many
-
sarveṣhu — in all
-
-
vedeṣhu — Vedas
-
brāhmaṇasya — one who realizes Brahman
-
vijānataḥ — who is in complete knowledge
The Vedas deal with the three modes of material nature. Transcend these three modes, Arjuna - become free from dualities, remain eternally fixed in truth, stay unconcerned with material gain and preservation, and remain situated within the self. The purpose of a small well is also served by a large lake. Similarly, one who realizes the absolute truth also achieves complete knowledge of the Vedas.
Similar verses
-
I will now speak of the imperishable goal, sought after by knowers of the Vedas. People aspire toward this goal through celibacy and austerity - great sages attain this goal when they are free from attachment.
- Verse 8.11
-
I will now tell you how one who has reached perfection finds the eternal Brahman - a supreme state of knowledge.
- Verse 18.50
-
One who knows this supreme manifestation and splendor of mine, is undoubtedly established in Bhakti Yoga.
- Verse 10.7
-
Such is the realization of Brahma. By attaining this, one attains freedom from delusion in life and liberation from reincarnation in death.
- Verse 2.72
-
Those who understand, by the eye of wisdom, the difference between the field and the knower of the field, and the means by which they may be liberated from nature, attain the supreme state.
- Verse 13.35