Chapter 18 Verse 70
Mokṣha Sanyās Yog
अध्येष्यते च य इमं धर्म्यं संवादमावयोः।ज्ञानयज्ञेन तेनाहमिष्टः स्यामिति मे मतिः।।18.70।।
adhyeṣhyate cha ya imaṁ dharmyaṁ saṁvādam āvayoḥ jñāna-yajñena tenāham iṣhṭaḥ syām iti me matiḥ
Word Meanings
| adhyeṣhyate | study |
| cha | and |
| yaḥ | who |
| imam | this |
| dharmyam | sacred |
| saṁvādam | dialogue |
| āvayoḥ | of ours |
| jñāna | of knowledge |
| yajñena-tena | through the sacrifice of knowledge |
| aham | I |
| iṣhṭaḥ | worshipped |
| syām | shall be |
| iti | such |
| me | my |
| matiḥ | opinion |
Translation
And he who studies this sacred dialogue of ours, by him I shall have been worshipped through the sacrifice of wisdom; such is my conviction.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse says that studying the sacred conversation (the Gita) is itself a form of worship. When someone learns and reflects on these teachings, that learning becomes an offering to the Divine.
Knowledge offered sincerely—without ego or show—counts as a true sacrifice. The inner change that comes from understanding is what honors God, not only outer rituals.
So spiritual practice is not just actions; it includes honest study and letting wisdom shape your life. That inward offering makes your life more aligned with dharma (right living).
Life Application
- Spend a little time each day reading and quietly reflecting on a spiritual passage; treat this study as an act of devotion.
- Apply one clear lesson from your reading to today’s choices (speech, work, or kindness) so learning becomes living.
- Share what you learn humbly with others; teaching or discussing helps deepen understanding and is part of the “sacrifice of knowledge.”
Reflection Question
How can my daily learning become a sincere offering that changes how I act today?