Bhagavad Gita 4.3

 

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 3 – The Eternal Knowledge Reinstated

Sanskrit Verse:

स एवायं मया तेऽद्य योगः प्रोक्तः पुरातनः |
भक्तोऽसि मे सखा चेति रहस्यं ह्येतदुत्तमम् || ३ ||

Transliteration:

Sa evāyaṁ mayā te’dya yogaḥ proktaḥ purātanaḥ
Bhakto’si me sakhā ceti rahasyaṁ hyetad uttamam

Translation:

"This same ancient yoga has today been taught to you by Me, because you are My devotee and My dear friend. Indeed, this is a supreme secret."

"यही प्राचीन योग आज मैंने तुम्हें सिखाया है, क्योंकि तुम मेरे भक्त और प्रिय मित्र हो। निस्सन्देह, यह परम रहस्य है।"

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Explanation:

In this verse, Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna and explains why He is revealing this sacred knowledge of yoga once again. Krishna emphasizes that this wisdom is not new but an eternal truth that has existed from time immemorial. However, due to the passage of time, it had been lost, and now He is reviving it for Arjuna.

The reason Krishna chooses Arjuna as the recipient of this knowledge is twofold:

1. Devotion (Bhakti): Arjuna is not just a warrior; he is a sincere devotee of Krishna. His faith and dedication make him worthy of receiving this divine wisdom.
2. Friendship (Sakhā-bhāva): Arjuna shares a close and personal bond with Krishna, allowing him to receive this profound knowledge with an open heart.

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The Importance of This Verse in the Bhagavad Gita:

1. Divine Knowledge is Eternal: The teachings of the Gita are timeless and are reinstated whenever they are lost due to the decline in dharma.
2. A Personal Connection with God: Krishna highlights that a deep bond with the Divine—through devotion and love—makes one eligible to understand the highest spiritual truths.
3. The Secret of Supreme Yoga: This verse hints at the confidential and supreme nature of the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings, which transcend mere intellectual knowledge and lead to spiritual enlightenment.

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Practical Application in Daily Life:

• Devotion and Faith: Just like Arjuna, if we cultivate faith and devotion, we too can receive divine guidance in our lives.
• Friendship with the Divine: Developing a personal relationship with God, seeing Him as a friend and guide, can bring clarity and strength in times of crisis.
• Seeking True Wisdom: The Gita reminds us that real knowledge is not just about information but about wisdom that transforms our lives.