Wisdom for Students
विद्यार्थियों के लिए
Read five verses from the Gita about learning, steadiness and effort.
- Open 12-Layer Verse ExperienceReading 1 of 5
Bhagavad Gita 4.34
मूल श्लोक (Original Sanskrit) तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया।उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः
Literal TranslationKnow this through prostration, questioning, and service. The wise who have realized the truth will instruct you in knowledge.
Context (प्रसंग)
Humble respect, asking questions, and serving.
Simple Explanation (सरल अर्थ)
A manner of learning, not a mere method of study.
Pause and Think (आत्म-चिंतन)
“Whom could you ask a real question this week?”
Optional Action Step (दैनिक अभ्यास)
Write down one question you have been holding back.
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Bhagavad Gita 4.38
मूल श्लोक (Original Sanskrit) न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते।तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति
Literal TranslationFor there is no purifier equal to knowledge; he who is perfected in Karma Yoga finds this knowledge of his own accord in himself in due time.
Context (प्रसंग)
Nothing purifies like knowledge.
Simple Explanation (सरल अर्थ)
Insight arrives in time with patient application.
Pause and Think (आत्म-चिंतन)
“What is something you understand now that once confused you?”
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Bhagavad Gita 6.17
मूल श्लोक (Original Sanskrit) युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु।युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा
Literal TranslationYoga becomes the destroyer of sorrows for those who are temperate in food and recreation, temperate in their actions, and temperate in their sleep and wakefulness.
Context (प्रसंग)
Moderation in food, recreation, effort, and sleep.
Simple Explanation (सरल अर्थ)
Balance removes sorrow and supports mental sharpness.
Pause and Think (आत्म-चिंतन)
“Which study habit would feel steadier with moderation?”
Optional Action Step (दैनिक अभ्यास)
Adjust one habit, such as sleep or breaks, for a week.
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Bhagavad Gita 2.48
मूल श्लोक (Original Sanskrit) योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते
Literal TranslationAbandoning attachment and established in Yoga, perform works, viewing success and failure with an even mind. Evenness of mind is said to be Yoga.
Context (प्रसंग)
Evenness toward success and failure.
Simple Explanation (सरल अर्थ)
Working well and receiving results calmly.
Pause and Think (आत्म-चिंतन)
“How do you feel after a result that did not match your effort?”
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Bhagavad Gita 6.35
मूल श्लोक (Original Sanskrit) श्री भगवानुवाचअसंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलं।अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते
Literal TranslationThe Lord said, "The mind is indeed hard to subdue and fickle, O mighty-armed one, but, O son of Kunti, it can be brought under control through practice and the exercise of dispassion."
Context (प्रसंग)
Steady practice and patient repetition.
Simple Explanation (सरल अर्थ)
Repeated practice makes it possible to steady the mind.
Pause and Think (आत्म-चिंतन)
“Which small practice could you repeat daily?”
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Sources & Transparency:
- Sanskrit text: as given in the Dharma Granth library edition (see each verse page, “Sources and edition”).
- Context, explanation, reflection and activity: editorial notes, not scripture.