Verse 2.52 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
Verse 52 of 72
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The Translation
“When your intellect crosses beyond the dense forest of delusion, then you will become indifferent to all that has been heard and all that is yet to be heard.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna tells Arjuna that when his intellect crosses the confusion of the battlefield and conflicting arguments, he will develop indifference to all external opinions and dogmas.
Practical Application
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Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How much of your mental energy is drained by the 'noise' of opinions, news, and advice? What changes when you step back?
- What does the 'forest of delusion' represent in your own thoughts?
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2.52
यदा ते मोहकलिलं बुद्धिर्व्यतितरिष्यति
Delusion is the identification of the Self with the body. When the intellect crosses this dirty mire, it attains purity. At that point, the seeker becomes indifferent to all scriptures that teach rituals for material rewards, finding them useless.