Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Verse 38 Meaning

Verily, there is no purifier in this world like knowledge. He who is perfected in Yoga finds it within the Self in due time.

BG 4.38

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते। तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति

na hi jñānena sadṛiśhaṁ pavitramiha vidyate tatsvayaṁ yogasansiddhaḥ kālenātmani vindati

Meaning in English

Verily, there is no purifier in this world like knowledge. He who is perfected in Yoga finds it within the Self in due time.

हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning)

इस मनुष्यलोकमें ज्ञानके समान पवित्र करनेवाला निःसन्देह दूसरा कोई साधन नहीं है। जिसका योग भली-भाँति सिद्ध हो गया है, वह (कर्मयोगी) उस तत्त्वज्ञानको अवश्य ही स्वयं अपने-आपमें पा लेता है।

Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita offers profound wisdom for modern life. As part of The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation (Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga), it teaches about Knowledge and Divine incarnation.

The essence of this teaching encourages us to focus on our actions and duties rather than anxiety about outcomes. In today's fast-paced world, this timeless wisdom offers a path to inner peace.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

When to Apply This Verse

  • When feeling anxious about results at work or exams
  • Before starting a new project or challenge
  • When perfectionism causes stress

Related Verses

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