Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Verse 42 Meaning
Therefore, with the sword of knowledge (of the Self), cut asunder the doubt of the self, born of ignorance, residing in your heart, and take refuge in Yoga. Arise, O Arjuna!
BG 4.42
तस्मादज्ञानसंभूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानासिनाऽऽत्मनः। छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत
tasmād ajñāna-sambhūtaṁ hṛit-sthaṁ jñānāsinātmanaḥ chhittvainaṁ sanśhayaṁ yogam ātiṣhṭhottiṣhṭha bhārata
Meaning
Therefore, with the sword of knowledge (of the Self), cut asunder the doubt of the self, born of ignorance, residing in your heart, and take refuge in Yoga. Arise, O Arjuna!
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 4.42 Mean?
Therefore, with the sword of knowledge (of the Self), cut asunder the doubt of the self, born of ignorance, residing in your heart, and take refuge in Yoga. Situated within the chapter on The Yoga of Knowledge, this verse contributes to the Gita's exploration of divine knowledge and its relationship to wisdom. The connection between divine knowledge and wisdom that this verse draws is central to the Gita's vision.
Unlike traditions that separate the spiritual from the practical, Krishna consistently shows that genuine understanding must express itself in how we live, relate, and act. The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of divine knowledge feel most challenging? That is precisely where the teaching has the most to offer.
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What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 4.42?
The divine origin of spiritual knowledge and the importance of finding a true teacher.
Key themes in this chapter include Knowledge, Divine incarnation, Sacrifice.
How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 4.42 in Daily Life?
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with knowledge
- •When practicing divine incarnation amid uncertainty
- •When applying sacrifice to real-life choices
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BG 4.1
The Blessed Lord said, "I taught this imperishable Yoga to Vivasvan; he then told it to Manu; Manu proclaimed it to Ikshvaku.
BG 4.5
The Blessed Lord said, "Many births of Mine have passed, as well as of thine, O Arjuna; I know them all, but thou knowest not, O Parantapa (scorcher of foes)."
BG 1.1
Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"
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