Chapter 13 Verse 25
Kṣhetra Kṣhetrajña Vibhāg Yog
ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना।अन्ये सांख्येन योगेन कर्मयोगेन चापरे।।13.25।।
dhyānenātmani paśhyanti kechid ātmānam ātmanā anye sānkhyena yogena karma-yogena chāpare
Word Meanings
| dhyānena | through meditation |
| ātmani | within one’s heart |
| paśhyanti | percieve |
| kechit | some |
| ātmānam | the Supreme soul |
| ātmanā | by the mind |
| anye | others |
| sānkhyena | through cultivation of knowledge |
| yogena | the yog system |
| karma-yogena | union with God with through path of action |
| cha | and |
| apare | others |
Translation
Some behold the Self within themselves through meditation, others through the Yoga of knowledge, and still others through the Yoga of action.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse says that people reach the true Self in different ways. Some discover the Self by sitting quietly and meditating. Others realize it through clear thinking, study, and steady practice. Still others find the Self by honest action and devotion in daily duties.
All these paths point to the same truth. The method that suits a person depends on their nature. What matters is sincere effort and inner openness, not a single fixed technique.
Life Application
- Try simple daily practices that match your temperament: short meditation if you are contemplative, study and reflection if you are intellectual, and mindful service if you are action-oriented.
- Keep consistency rather than perfection: a little regular practice (silent pause, reflective reading, or helpful action) brings steady inner change.
- Notice results, not labels: focus on feeling more aware, peaceful, and connected in everyday life, regardless of the path you use.
Reflection Question
Which way helps me feel more awake to my true self: silence, study, or wholehearted action?