Chapter 13 • Verse 24

Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of the Field and the Knower of the Field

Sanskrit Verse

Ya evam vetti purusham prakriti cha gunaih saha, sarvatha vartamano 'pi na sa bhuyo 'bhijayate

Translation & Meaning

One who understands Purusha and Prakriti together with the gunas in this way, regardless of one's present position, is not born again. This knowledge is the direct means to liberation — understanding the distinction between knower and field breaks the cycle of rebirth.

Key Teachings

  • •Understanding Purusha and Prakriti leads directly to liberation
  • •This knowledge transcends all conditions and circumstances
  • •No further rebirth comes to one who truly knows

Topics

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