Verse 13.12 : Ksetra Ksetrajna Vibhaga Yoga "The Knower and the Field"
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The Translation
“Constancy in self-knowledge, keeping the goal of liberation in sight—this is declared to be true knowledge, and whatever is contrary to it is ignorance.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna concludes His list of 20 virtues by defining the final two and declaring that any character trait or behavior that goes against this list is classified as ignorance (ajñānam).
Practical Application
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Evaluate your behavior against the 20 virtues today: identify one area (e.g., humility or simplicity) you want to strengthen, and focus on it.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- If pride and anger are classified as 'ignorance' (ajñānam), does this change how you view an intellectually brilliant person who lacks character?
- How can we keep the 'goal of truth' (tattva-jñānārtha-darśanam) in sight during our busy workweeks?
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13.12
अध्यात्मज्ञाननित्यत्वं तत्त्वज्ञानार्थदर्शनम्
Constancy in self-knowledge means always dwelling on the spiritual teachings. The goal of truth is liberation, which means ending the cycle of rebirth. Everything that strengthens the ego and attachment is ignorance, and should be abandoned.