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Chapter 7 • Verse 29
The Yoga of Knowledge and Wisdom
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna describes those who take refuge to overcome birth and death. 'Jarā-maraṇa-mokṣāya mām āśritya yatanti ye'—those who strive for liberation from old age and death, taking refuge in Me. 'Te brahma tadviduḥ kṛtsnam adhyātmaṁ karma cākhilam'—they come to know the Supreme Absolute, the entirety of the spiritual and material worlds, and the complete spectrum of actions. This verse shows that taking refuge in Krishna leads to complete knowledge—not just spiritual knowledge, but understanding of the spiritual and material worlds, and all actions. Liberation from birth and death comes through taking refuge and knowing completely. This connects to verse 7.28's teaching about worshipping with firm resolve and prepares for verse 7.30 where Krishna will describe those who know Him as everything.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
You experience the cycle of birth and death—aging, decay, mortality. You think: 'How do I overcome this? Is liberation possible?' This verse addresses that question. Krishna says: those who strive for liberation from old age and death, taking refuge in Me, they come to know the Supreme Absolute, the entirety of the spiritual and material worlds, and the complete spectrum of actions. Taking refuge in Krishna leads to complete knowledge and liberation from birth and death. Understanding this helps you see the path—not just avoiding death, but taking refuge and knowing completely.
Personal Reflection
Do you take refuge in Krishna to overcome birth and death? Do you understand that taking refuge leads to complete knowledge—not just spiritual, but understanding of everything?
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