Chapter 6 verse 46
“The yogi is thought to be superior to the ascetics and even superior to men of knowledge through scholarly pursuits; he is also superior to men of action; therefore one should strive to be a yogi”
This is a very hard hitting verse which essentially clarifies the difference between worldly pursuits and pursuit of God. There is a distinction between a tapasvi and yogi- tapasvi is a person who takes to a life of penance and austerities. A great tapasvi could become a person who has control over his body, mind and intellect- a yogi but not all tapasvi could get there. Likewise, all scholars who religiously pursue the ritualistic portion of our scriptures are called going to reach the state of true knowledge of Self. The same holds for attaining state of non-doer ship of action as true action less actions in this world. Yogi is one who strives for true knowledge of the Self, acts with no attachment or ego and does not identify themselves with the body, mind and intellect but with the higher Self and God principle. No wonder Krishna says that a yogi is superior to all other men. Sanskrit language has words to describe different stages of a person’s evolution which many other languages fail to encapsulate. We should thank our ancestors for what they have given us on a platter to nurture and enjoy. What a great gift!
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