Verse 7.23 : Jnana Vijnana Yoga "Self-Realization"
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The Translation
“But finite is the fruit obtained by these people of small intelligence. The worshippers of the demigods go to the demigods, but My devotees come to Me.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna warns that the rewards obtained by those of small intelligence are temporary, explaining that worshippers of finite gods obtain finite results.
Practical Application
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Prioritize a permanent inner quality (like patience or integrity) over a temporary material goal in your choices today.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why would anyone trade an eternal, infinite reward (peace, liberation) for temporary, finite gains (money, sensory pleasure)? What blinds us to this choice?
- How can we transition from being an 'alpa-medhas' (short-sighted seeker) to a long-term spiritual investor?
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7.23
अन्तवत्तु फलं तेषां तद्भवत्यल्पमेधसाम्
Why this difference in result when the effort is similar? Because the object of worship differs. Finite objects yield finite results, which disappear when the objects dissolve. The infinite Brahman yields the infinite fruit of liberation, which never perishes.