“To those ever united with Me through devotion, I give the yoga of discrimination, by which they come to Me.”
Key Teaching: Krishna grants discrimination to devoted souls, leading to Him.
Theme: Guidance, Jnana Yoga, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, Bhakti Yoga.
Description:
Krishna promises to grant the yoga of discrimination to those united with Him through devotion, enabling them to reach Him. This verse, continuing 15.39, addresses Arjuna’s quest (2.9, 13.1). The themes of guidance, as Krishna offers wisdom, Jnana Yoga, as he emphasizes discrimination, Moksha Sannyasa Yoga, as he points to liberation, and Bhakti Yoga, as he stresses devotion, are central.
In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s guidance (1.28–46) reflects this divine gift, contrasting Duryodhana’s ignorance (1.3–11). The teaching aligns with Bhakti Yoga (9.34) and Jnana Yoga (13.9), emphasizing divine wisdom. Krishna builds on devotion (15.39), granting discrimination.
Philosophically, the verse integrates devotion and wisdom, a theme refined with teachings on Bhakti (9.34). Arjuna’s path is clarified by receiving divine wisdom. The themes of Moksha Sannyasa Yoga and Bhakti Yoga underscore the Gita’s focus on divine guidance.
Sanjaya’s narration ensures objective clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s wisdom, where devotion brings discrimination. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers to seek divine wisdom, aligning with liberation.
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