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Bhakti & surrenderChapter 13 · Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness
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Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 13.25

Routes to realization and devotional hearing

ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना ।

अन्ये सांख्येन योगेन कर्मयोगेन चापरे ॥ २५ ॥

dhyānenātmani paśyanti

kecid ātmānam ātmanā

anye sāṅkhyena yogena

karma-yogena cāpare

Translation

Some perceive the Supersoul within themselves through meditation, others through the cultivation of knowledge, and still others through working without fruitive desires.

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Understand it

What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

Perceiving the Supersoul

  1. 1Some perceive the Supersoul within through meditation, knowledge, or work without desire for rewards.
  2. 2Prabhupāda explains that devotees have the best spiritual understanding: the Supreme Lord is present in everyone as the Supersoul.
  3. 3Work without seeking rewards, using this chance to advance toward devotional service in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.

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In the story

Chapter 13, Nature, the Enjoyer and Consciousness: routes to realization and devotional hearing.

What it teaches

Theme summary

Loving service and surrender to Kṛṣṇa.

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Key ideas in this verse

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Key ideas: bhakti, śaraṇāgati.

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What does BG 13.25 establish in Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport, and how does it connect to bhakti & surrender?

Practice

Offer one act today with devotion.

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Related verses

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BG 13.26Routes to realization and devotional hearingBG 13.27Routes to realization and devotional hearingBG 3.30Offer every action to KrishnaBG 6.47The highest yogi is devoted

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