Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 39

Quick answer

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 39 (2.39) means: This was the wisdom of understanding. Now hear the wisdom of action, Arjuna. With it, you will break free from the bonds of your own deeds.

Sanskrit

एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां श्रृणु। बुद्ध्यायुक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि।।2.39।।

Transliteration

eṣhā te ’bhihitā sānkhye buddhir yoge tvimāṁ śhṛiṇu buddhyā yukto yayā pārtha karma-bandhaṁ prahāsyasi

Translation

This was the wisdom of understanding. Now hear the wisdom of action, Arjuna. With it, you will break free from the bonds of your own deeds.

Hindi

यह तो ज्ञान का बोध था। अब कर्म का ज्ञान सुनो, अर्जुन। इससे तुम अपने ही कर्मों के बंधन से मुक्त हो जाओगे।

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Frequently asked

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 39?

This was the wisdom of understanding. Now hear the wisdom of action, Arjuna. With it, you will break free from the bonds of your own deeds.

Which chapter is verse 2.39 from?

It is verse 39 of Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, which has 72 verses in total.

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