Verse 2.46 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
Verse 46 of 72
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The Translation
“Just as a well has little utility when there is a flood of water everywhere, similarly, all the Vedas are of limited use to a Brahmana who has realized the ultimate truth.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna uses the metaphor of a flood to show that a self-realized sage has no need for limited rituals or scriptures, just as a large reservoir makes a small well redundant.
Practical Application
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Instead of reading more self-improvement advice today, spend 10 minutes applying one technique you already know (like mindful breathing) in silence.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Are you focusing more on the external forms of your values (like reading books or following rules) or on practicing them in your life?
- What does it mean to find a 'flood' of wisdom within yourself rather than seeking it in small, external wells?
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2.46
यावानर्थ उदपाने सर्वतः सम्प्लुतोदके
Just as all the uses of small wells are naturally contained in a vast lake, all the fruits of Vedic rituals are automatically attained by a person who has realized the non-dual Brahman.