Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, Verse 25 (13.25) is commonly translated as:
“Others, however, who are not aware of these paths, hear from others and worship accordingly. They too cross beyond death, devoted to what they have heard.”
A Sanskrit transliteration (one common version):
anye tv evam ajānantaḥ
śrutvānyebhya upāsate
te ’pi cātitaranty eva
mṛtyuṁ śruti-parāyaṇāḥ
Meaning in context
In Chapter 13, the Gita discusses the distinction between the field (body/matter) and the knower of the field (consciousness/self). Earlier verses describe realizing truth through meditation, knowledge, or disciplined action. Verse 13.25 adds another path:
Even those who do not fully understand philosophy or practice deep meditation can still progress spiritually by listening to wise teachings and sincerely following them. Faithful hearing (śruti-parāyaṇa) and devotion to authentic guidance are presented as valid means to transcend suffering and mortality.
Different commentators emphasize slightly different nuances:
- Adi Shankaracharya: stresses learning truth through hearing from realized teachers.
- Ramanujacharya: emphasizes devotional receptivity.
- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: highlights hearing spiritual knowledge through disciplic succession.
If you want, I can also give the original Sanskrit, word-by-word meaning, or a deeper commentary on 13.25.
No comments:
Post a Comment