Verse 5.17 : Karma Sanyasa Yoga "Path of Renunciation"
Verse 17 of 29
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The Translation
“Those whose intellect is absorbed in Him, whose Self is Him, who are established in Him, and who take refuge in Him alone, go to the state of no-return, their sins washed away by knowledge.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna describes the path of those who absorb their intellect, mind, and identity in the Supreme, reaching the state of liberation where all sins are cleansed by wisdom.
Practical Application
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Dedicate your focus entirely to truth and integrity today: in every decision, choose what is honest and aligned with your highest values.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- What does it mean to make the Divine your ultimate refuge (*parāyaṇāḥ*) in daily life?
- How does the washing away of guilt and sin through knowledge differ from paying a physical penance?
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5.17
तद्बुद्धयस्तदात्मानस्तन्निष्ठास्तत्परायणाः
When the seeker realizes that 'Brahman is my Self,' all doubts and desires disappear. Since there are no more desires to create karma, there is no cause for rebirth. They remain as pure consciousness.