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Summary of #ShreeBhagwatGita Adhyay 4-ज्ञानकर्मसंन्यासयोग
Krishna tells Arjuna that he has been born countless times, is eternal, and comes to earth in human form when "righteousness falters and chaos threatens to prevail."(1/7)

Krishna helps Arjuna understand the complex nature of action.Worship, or sacrifice, has many paths, including the paths of meditation, self-denial, and study of scriptures. Wisdom is the outcome of right action.(2/7)

The concept of sacrifice in hindu, specifically the Vedic tradition has a nuanced meaning. Originally, the sacrifice consisted of rituals and offerings(water, food or sacred fire).
But the statement "men sacrifices to the gods" actually refers to the practice of ritual.(3/7)

Although there are many paths to God, it is critical to remember that Krishna is specifically urging Arjuna on the path of karma yoga, or right action. Krishna believes each path includes action, the path of right action is the underlying path regardless.(4/7)

Shri Krishna said:
"यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥"

"Whenever there's a downfall of Dharma, and the Adharma prevails, I reincarnate myself on the Earth for the well-being of humans."
(continue...) (5.1/7)

"परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम् ।
धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे ॥"

"For the protection of the good and also for the destruction of wicked. For the establishment of Dharma, I'll take birth from ages to ages."(5.2/7)

According to Krishna, the pursuit of knowledge can simply perpetuate the delusion of ego and preoccupation with the senses. Knowledge comes from focusing solely on gaining knowledge with a purpose of self-advancement.(6/7)

The type of wisdom Krishna insists comes from practicing karma yoga and it can be framed as an understanding of the nature of existence and the ability to see the truth beyond the illusory world of senses. (7/7)
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