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 33
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Verse 33
The Yoga of Knowledge and Action
O chastiser of the enemy, the sacrifice performed in knowledge is better than the mere sacrifice of material possessions. After all, O son of Pritha, all sacrifices of work culminate in transcendental knowledge.
Context & Meaning
The sacrifice of knowledge is superior to all material sacrifices. Ultimately all actions and all offerings find their fulfillment in jnana — self-knowledge. Knowledge is the highest offering.