BG 4.32
These various forms of sacrifice, dependent on action, are the path to your liberation.
कर्मजान्विद्धि तान्सर्वानेवं ज्ञात्वा विमोक्ष्यसे
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evaṁ — thus
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bahu-vidhā — various kinds of
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bahu
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vidhā
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yajñā — sacrifices
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vitatā — having been described
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brahmaṇo — of the Vedas
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mukhe — through the mouth
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karma-jān — originating from works
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karma — action, work
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jān — originating
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viddhi — know
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tān — them
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sarvān — all
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evaṁ — thus
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jñātvā — having known
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vimokṣhyase — you shall be liberated
These various forms of sacrifice, dependent on action, are the path to your liberation. The sacrifice of wisdom is superior to any material sacrifice, for all actions culminate in knowledge. You shall learn this by placing yourself at the master's feet, questioning them, and serving them. The wise who have realized the truth will teach you wisdom. Know that you shall never again be deluded like this, and by the power of that wisdom, you will see all people as if they were your own self. Even if you are the most sinful of sinners, you can cross the ocean of sin on the boat of knowledge alone. Just as fire consumes the fuel, all actions are reduced to ashes in the fire of wisdom. There is nothing in the world so purifying as knowledge. Those who have perfected the science of action eventually find it within themselves. One who is faithful and can control their senses acquires knowledge. Upon attaining this wisdom, they will soon attain the ultimate peace.
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