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6

CHAPTER 

VERSE

45

प्रयत्नाद्यतमानस्तु योगी संशुद्धकिल्बिष: |
अनेकजन्मसंसिद्धस्ततो याति परां गतिम् || 6.45 ||

Prayatnādyatamānastu yogī saṁśuddhakilbiṣaḥ
Anekajanmasaṁsiddhastato yāti parāṁ gatim ||

But the yogi, striving with diligence, purified of sins, and perfected through many births, reaches the supreme goal.

Lesson:

This verse inspires aspirants on the spiritual path to cultivate dedication, purity, and perseverance in their yoga practice. It teaches that through sustained effort, inner purification, and the accumulation of spiritual merit over lifetimes, one can ultimately attain the highest state of spiritual realization and liberation.

Lord Krishna describes the path and qualities of a dedicated yogi who attains the ultimate spiritual goal. He highlights the importance of sustained effort, purification of the mind, and the accumulation of spiritual merit over multiple lifetimes. Krishna emphasizes the diligent effort (prayatnādyatamāna) required on the part of the yogi. The practice of yoga demands disciplined and persistent effort, characterized by focused attention, self-discipline, and determination. Through consistent practice and unwavering commitment, the yogi gradually refines their inner being and advances on the spiritual path.

Next, Krishna mentions the purification of sins (saṁśuddhakilbiṣaḥ) as a crucial aspect of the yogi's journey. Purification involves the eradication of negative tendencies, impurities, and past karmic debts that obstruct spiritual progress. The yogi engages in practices such as self-reflection, self-discipline, and virtuous conduct to cleanse the mind and heart, paving the way for spiritual growth and liberation.

Furthermore, Krishna speaks of the yogi's attainment of perfection through many births (anekajanmasaṁsiddha). This indicates that the path of yoga is not a quick fix or instant gratification but a gradual evolution over numerous lifetimes. The yogi accumulates spiritual wisdom, experience, and merit through successive incarnations, gradually refining their consciousness and expanding their awareness.

Ultimately, Krishna assures that such a dedicated yogi (yogī) who embodies these qualities and follows the path of yoga with sincerity and perseverance attains the supreme goal (parāṁ gatim). The supreme goal refers to self-realization, liberation (moksha), or union with the divine (yoga), where the individual soul merges with the universal consciousness, transcending the cycle of birth and death.

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