Chapter 4 • Verse 34

Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Tad viddhi pranipatena pariprashnena sevaya, upadekshyanti te jnanam jnaninas tattva-darshinah

Translation & Meaning

Understand this by approaching a teacher with humility, by sincere questioning, and by service. The wise who have directly seen the truth will impart that knowledge to you.

Key Teachings

  • True knowledge requires a living teacher and a humble student
  • Prostration, inquiry, and service are the three qualifications
  • Those who have directly experienced truth are qualified to transmit it

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