Verse 4.31 : Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Knowledge & Action"
Verse 31 of 42
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The Translation
“Those who eat the nectar-like remnants of sacrifice attain the eternal Brahman. O best of the Kurus, this world is not for the one who performs no sacrifice; how then can any other world be?”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna states that those who eat the remnants of sacrifice, which is like nectar, attain the eternal Brahman, warning that this world is not for those who do not practice sacrifice.
Practical Application
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Contribute your help or resources to a shared project today before taking your share of the credit or rewards, practicing the principle of sacrifice first.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does treating your resources (money, food, time) as 'remnants of sacrifice' rather than 'my personal property' change your gratitude?
- Why is a life based purely on selfish consumption unable to bring peace even in this world?
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4.31
यज्ञशिष्टामृतभुजो यान्ति ब्रह्म सनातनम्
Sacrifice is the law of life. If someone lacks the generosity to perform even basic charity or duties in this life, they cannot build the merit required to attain a good rebirth or liberation.