Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.
Speaking: Chapter 4, Verse 31
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Verse 31
The Yoga of Knowledge and Action
O best of the Kuru dynasty, without sacrifice one cannot live happily on this planet or in this life. What then of the next?
Context & Meaning
Those who partake of the remnants of sacrifice — whatever is left after offering — attain the eternal Brahman. Without some form of sacrifice and giving, no good life is possible here or hereafter.