Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Verse 24 Meaning

He who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that Yogi attains absolute freedom, or Moksha, becoming Brahman himself.

BG 5.24

योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः। स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति

yo 'ntaḥ-sukho 'ntar-ārāmas tathāntar-jyotir eva yaḥ sa yogī brahma-nirvāṇaṁ brahma-bhūto 'dhigachchhati

Meaning

He who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that Yogi attains absolute freedom, or Moksha, becoming Brahman himself.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: He who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that Yogi attains absolute freedom, or Moksha, becoming Brahman himself.

In The Yoga of Renunciation (Karma Sanyasa Yoga), Krishna explains The comparison between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

Chapter Context

The comparison between renunciation of action and selfless action, showing both lead to liberation.

Key themes in this chapter include Renunciation, Inner peace, Equality.

When to Apply This Verse

  • •When you need steadiness while dealing with renunciation
  • •When practicing inner peace amid uncertainty
  • •When applying equality to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 5.24?
He who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that Yogi attains absolute freedom, or Moksha, becoming Brahman himself. This verse emphasizes renunciation with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 5.24 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on inner peace and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 5.10

He who does actions, offering them to Brahman and abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, just as a lotus leaf is not tainted by water.

BG 5.18

Sages look with an equal eye on a Brahmana endowed with learning and humility, on a cow, an elephant, a dog, and even an outcaste.

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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