Bhagavad Gita 4.34 meaningWisdom in action
In simple wordsSo simple a child gets it
“Learn from wise teachers. Be humble, ask good questions and help them.”
What it means
“Learn this wisdom by approaching those who have realised the truth: with humility, with sincere questions and with service. They will teach you.”
The original Sanskrit
तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया । उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः ॥
tadviddhi praṇipātena paripraśnena sevayā upadekṣyanti te jñānaṃ jñāninastattvadarśinaḥ
Translations
Literal translation
Know that through prostration, inquiry and service. The wise ones who have realized the Truth will impart the Knowledge to you.
Swami Gambhirananda
हिंदी अनुवाद
उस (ज्ञान) को (गुरु के समीप जाकर) साष्टांग प्रणिपात, प्रश्न तथा सेवा करके जानो; ये तत्त्वदर्शी ज्ञानी पुर ुष तुम्हें ज्ञान का उपदेश करेंगे।
Swami Tejomayananda
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Keep reading · 4.35“Once you understand it, you will never be confused like this again. You will see all beings within yourself — and within me.”