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Jnani

2 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on jnani. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Chapter 7 • Verse 17 →The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
Tesham jnanee nitya-yukta eka-bhaktir vishishyate, priyo hi jnanino 'tyartham aham sa ca mama priyah

Of all these devotees, the one with knowledge (jnani), who is always absorbed in Me with single-minded devotion, is the best. I am very dear to such a one, and that one is also very dear to Me. The jnani who combines knowledge with unwavering devotion is the highest type of seeker — a beloved of God.

  • •Knowledge combined with devotion is the highest spiritual attainment
  • •Single-pointed devotion makes one especially dear to God
  • •The jnani transcends ordinary worship through deep union
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Chapter 7 • Verse 18 →The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
Udarah sarva evaite jnani tv atmaiva me matam, asthitah sa hi yuktatma mam evanuttamam gatim

All these devotees are certainly noble souls, but I consider the jnani to be My very Self. Established in yoga, the jnani has attained Me as the supreme goal. While all four types of devotees are noble, the enlightened devotee (jnani) who sees no distinction between self and God is considered the most exalted.

  • •All sincere devotees are noble regardless of their level
  • •The jnani realizes non-difference between self and God
  • •The highest yoga is to see the Supreme as one's own true nature
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