📜 श्लोक (Sanskrit)
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
लोकेऽस्मिन द्विविधा निष्ठा पुरा प्रोक्ता मयानघ ।
ज्ञानयोगेन साङ्ख्यानां कर्मयोगेन योगिनाम् ॥ 3 ॥
🔤 IAST Transliteration
śrī-bhagavān uvāca
loke ’smin dvividhā niṣṭhā purā proktā mayānagha
jñāna-yogena sāṅkhyānāṁ karma-yogena yoginām ॥ 3 ॥
🇮🇳 हिन्दी अनुवाद (Hindi Translation)
श्रीभगवान ने कहा:
हे निष्पाप! इस संसार में मैंने पहले ही दो प्रकार की निष्ठा (मार्ग) बताई है—सांख्ययोगियों के लिए ज्ञानयोग और कर्मयोगियों के लिए कर्मयोग।
🌐 English Translation
The Blessed Lord said:
O sinless one, in this world, I have declared two paths of spiritual discipline: the path of knowledge (Jñāna Yoga) for the contemplative (Sankhyas), and the path of action (Karma Yoga) for the active (Yogis).
🧠 व्याख्या (Detailed Explanation in Hindi)
इस श्लोक में श्रीकृष्ण अर्जुन के प्रश्न का उत्तर देते हुए यह स्पष्ट करते हैं कि आत्मोन्नति के लिए दो प्रकार के मार्ग प्राचीन काल से ही बताए गए हैं:
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ज्ञानयोग – यह उन साधकों के लिए है जो वैराग्य और विचारशीलता के मार्ग पर चलते हैं। वे ध्यान, अध्ययन और आत्मचिंतन के माध्यम से ब्रह्म को जानने का प्रयास करते हैं।
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कर्मयोग – यह उन लोगों के लिए है जो संसार में रहते हुए, अपने कर्तव्यों का पालन करते हुए, निःस्वार्थ भाव से कर्म करते हैं और उसी के द्वारा आत्मसाक्षात्कार की ओर बढ़ते हैं।
यहाँ श्रीकृष्ण अर्जुन को यह समझा रहे हैं कि वह एक गृहस्थ योद्धा है, संन्यासी नहीं। इसलिए उसके लिए कर्मयोग ही उपयुक्त मार्ग है। कृष्ण यह नहीं कह रहे कि ज्ञानयोग गलत है, बल्कि यह बता रहे हैं कि दोनों मार्ग सत्य हैं—परंतु उपयुक्त व्यक्ति और अवस्था के अनुसार।
📖 Detailed Explanation in English
In this verse, Lord Krishna begins His response to Arjuna’s confusion. He clarifies that there are two valid spiritual paths for reaching liberation:
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Jñāna Yoga (Path of Knowledge) – Suitable for contemplative renunciates (Sankhyas), who are inclined toward meditation, self-inquiry, and inner reflection.
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Karma Yoga (Path of Action) – Designed for those engaged in worldly life (Yogis), who seek liberation through selfless action and duty.
Krishna is not favoring one over the other but indicating that both lead to the same goal if followed with sincerity and discipline. However, each individual must choose the path that aligns with their temperament and life situation.
For Arjuna, a warrior caught in the midst of a battlefield, Krishna subtly guides him toward Karma Yoga — to act righteously without attachment, rather than renounce action entirely.
💡 Life Lessons / Practical Takeaways
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🛤️ There isn’t just one spiritual path. Different souls need different disciplines based on their inner nature.
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🔍 Self-awareness is key. Know whether your nature is contemplative (knowledge-seeking) or action-oriented.
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🔄 Karma Yoga integrates spirituality into daily life. You don’t have to escape the world to grow spiritually.
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🕊️ Jñāna Yoga is ideal for renunciates, not necessarily for those in active worldly roles.
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🎯 Choose the path that suits your dharma (duty), not your comfort.
🔚 Conclusion
Shri Krishna lays the foundation here for one of the most transformative teachings in the Gita: spiritual liberation is possible both through action and contemplation. The real question is not “Which path is better?” but “Which path is right for me?”
As we continue through this chapter, Krishna will unfold how Karma Yoga is not just about doing, but about doing with awareness and detachment. Whether you’re a student, professional, homemaker, or warrior—this teaching is meant to empower you.
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