🕉️ Chapter 4 – Knowledge, Sacrifice & Liberation (Shlokas 31–42)
📜 Shloka 31
यज्ञशिष्टामृतभुजो यान्ति ब्रह्म सनातनम् । नायं लोकोऽस्त्ययज्ञस्य कुतोऽन्यः कुरुसत्तम ॥
EN: Those who partake of the nectar of sacrifice reach the eternal Brahman. Without sacrifice, there is no happiness — not even in this world.
HI: जो यज्ञ के अवशिष्ट अमृत को ग्रहण करते हैं, वे सनातन ब्रह्म को प्राप्त होते हैं। हे अर्जुन! यज्ञ रहित का न तो यह लोक है, न परलोक।
Modern Reflection: Real fulfillment comes not from grabbing, but from giving. When you live in service, life flows back to you as grace.
📜 Shloka 32
एवं बहुविधा यज्ञा वितता ब्रह्मणो मुखे । कर्मजान्विद्धि तान्सर्वानेवं ज्ञात्वा विमोक्ष्यसे ॥
EN: Thus, many forms of sacrifice are born of action. Know them all as originating from karma, and by understanding this, you shall be free.
HI: इस प्रकार अनेक प्रकार के यज्ञ वेदों में वर्णित हैं। सब कर्म से उत्पन्न हैं। इन्हें जानकर तुम मुक्त हो जाओगे।
Modern Reflection: Not all sacrifice looks spiritual. Teaching, creating, building with love — these are yajnas too. What matters is intention.
📜 Shloka 33
श्रेयान्द्रव्यमयाद्यज्ञाज्ज्ञानयज्ञः परन्तप । सर्वं कर्माखिलं पार्थ ज्ञाने परिसमाप्यते ॥
EN: The sacrifice of knowledge is greater than material sacrifice, O Arjuna. All actions culminate in wisdom.
HI: हे परंतप! द्रव्य से किए गए यज्ञ की अपेक्षा ज्ञानयज्ञ श्रेष्ठ है। क्योंकि सभी कर्मों का अंत ज्ञान में होता है।
Modern Reflection: Money can build things. But wisdom builds lives. The highest offering is awareness.
📜 Shloka 34
तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया । उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः ॥
EN: Approach the wise with humility, sincere inquiry, and service. They will teach you true knowledge.
HI: उसे जानने के लिए ज्ञानियों के पास जाओ — विनम्रता, प्रश्न और सेवा भाव से। वे तुम्हें आत्मज्ञान देंगे।
Modern Reflection: The ego says, “I already know.” The soul says, “Let me learn.” True learning begins when pride ends.
📜 Shloka 35
यज्ज्ञात्वा न पुनर्मोहमेवं यास्यसि पाण्डव । येन भूतान्यशेषेण द्रक्ष्यस्यात्मन्यथो मयि ॥
EN: After gaining this knowledge, O Pandava, you will never be deluded again. You will see all beings in yourself and in Me.
HI: इस ज्ञान को प्राप्त कर तुम फिर कभी मोह में नहीं पड़ोगे, और सभी प्राणियों को अपने और मुझमें देखोगे।
Modern Reflection: Oneness is not philosophy — it’s an experience. You don’t just see others differently. You see yourself in them.
📜 Shloka 36
अपि चेदसि पापेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः पापकृत्तमः । सर्वं ज्ञानप्लवेनैव वृजिनं सन्तरिष्यसि ॥
EN: Even if you are the worst of sinners, knowledge is the boat that carries you across the ocean of evil.
HI: यदि तुम सबसे बड़े पापी भी हो, तब भी ज्ञान की नाव से सब पापों से पार हो सकते हो।
Modern Reflection: You are not your past. Real knowledge burns regret and self-condemnation. It awakens the power to begin again.
📜 Shloka 37
यथैधांसि समिद्धोऽग्निर्भस्मसात्कुरुतेऽर्जुन । ज्ञानाग्निः सर्वकर्माणि भस्मसात्कुरुते तथा ॥
EN: As fire reduces wood to ashes, the fire of knowledge burns all karma to ashes.
HI: जैसे अग्नि लकड़ी को जलाकर भस्म कर देती है, वैसे ही ज्ञान की अग्नि सारे कर्मों को भस्म कर देती है।
Modern Reflection: Insight transforms action. When you act in wisdom, past baggage no longer sticks. You’re free.
📜 Shloka 38
न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते । तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥
EN: There is nothing as purifying as knowledge. One who is perfected through yoga discovers this within themselves, in time.
HI: इस संसार में ज्ञान के समान कोई पवित्र वस्तु नहीं है। योगयुक्त व्यक्ति कालांतर में इसे आत्मा में अनुभव करता है।
Modern Reflection: Purification isn’t always ritual. Sometimes, clarity is the deepest cleansing you can experience.
📜 Shloka 39
श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः । ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥
EN: One with faith, focused effort, and disciplined senses attains knowledge — and quickly reaches supreme peace.
HI: श्रद्धा, संयम और तत्परता से ज्ञान मिलता है। और ज्ञान पाकर मनुष्य परम शांति को प्राप्त करता है।
Modern Reflection: Faith without laziness. Effort without ego. That’s how peace arises — not magically, but gradually.
📜 Shloka 40
अज्ञश्चाश्रद्दधानश्च संशयात्मा विनश्यति । नायं लोकोऽस्ति न परो न सुखं संशयात्मनः ॥
EN: The ignorant, the faithless, and the doubting soul are lost. Neither this world nor the next is joyful for the one who doubts.
HI: जो मूर्ख, श्रद्धा रहित और संदेहयुक्त आत्मा वाला होता है, वह न इस लोक में सुख पाता है न परलोक में।
Modern Reflection: Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever could. At some point, you must trust your inner light.
📜 Shloka 41
योगसंन्यस्तकर्माणं ज्ञानसञ्छिन्नसंशयम् । आत्मवन्तं न कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय ॥
EN: O Arjuna, one who surrenders actions through yoga and whose doubts are destroyed by knowledge — that person is never bound by karma.
HI: हे धनंजय! जिसने योग द्वारा कर्म का संन्यास किया और ज्ञान से संदेहों को काट दिया, उसे कर्म नहीं बांधता।
Modern Reflection: When your actions flow from clarity — not confusion or craving — you walk freely, unchained by result.
📜 Shloka 42
तस्मादज्ञानसम्भूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानासिनात्मनः । छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत ॥
EN: Therefore, O Arjuna, cut the doubt born of ignorance with the sword of knowledge. Rise up and take refuge in yoga.
HI: इसलिए, हृदय में उत्पन्न अज्ञान से पैदा हुए संदेह को ज्ञान की तलवार से काट दो। योग में स्थित हो जाओ और उठ खड़े होओ।
Modern Reflection: Doubt is a shadow. Truth is your blade. It’s time to stop waiting — and start rising.
🌱 Ancient Verse – Modern Wisdom Table
| Gita Insight | Modern Life Lesson |
|---|---|
| “Sacrifice purifies the self” | Living with purpose burns confusion |
| “Knowledge ends karma” | Awareness transforms your relationship with action |
| “Faith, focus, and discipline lead to peace” | You don’t need perfection — just sincerity and effort |
| “Cut doubt with knowledge” | Overthinking won’t save you. Wisdom will. |
🧘 Message to Gen Z: Cut Through Doubt
- 🗡️ Truth is not found — it is realized when doubt is cut.
- 🧘 Yoga is not just stretching — it's stillness in knowing who you are.
- 💡 Stop hesitating. Start embodying. The world needs your clear light.
You don’t have to be fearless — you just need to stop letting fear choose for you.
🧠 Final Reflection: This Is the Way Out
Chapter 4 ends with a call: cut through the fog of confusion, rise in awareness, and choose sacred action. You don’t need more answers — you need more alignment. The sword of wisdom is sharp. Pick it up. Use it. Rise, warrior.
🔥 Your freedom begins where your doubt ends. 🧘♂️ Yoga is your armor. Wisdom is your sword. Dharma is your path.