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Jnana Vijnana Yoga (Samskrit: ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः) is the name commonly given to the seventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This chapter stresses on realizing both the saguna (immanent) as well as nirguna (transcendent) aspects of the Supreme reality.

Jnana Vijnana Yoga (Samskrit: ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगः) is the name commonly given to the seventh chapter of the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. This chapter stresses on realizing both the saguna (immanent) as well as nirguna (transcendent) aspects of the Supreme reality.

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Seventh Chapter ==

== अध्यायसारः ॥ Summary of the Seventh Chapter ==

It is said that, the supreme reality has to be realised in both its transcendent as well as immanent aspects. The previous chapters have already described the all-pervading static and infinite state of the Supreme being. Now, this chapter proceeds to explain the Universe as the manifestation of the Supreme reality. These manifestations are referred to as the supreme being's lower and higher Prakrtis. The lower Prakrti is made up of the five elements, mind, ego and intellect while the higher Prakrti is the life force that upholds the universe, that activates it, causes its appearance and its final dissolution. Sri Krishna says, a Yogi who has reached the summit of realising the ultimate reality in both these (ie. saguna and nirguna) forms has nothing more to know.

It is said that, the supreme reality has to be realised in both its transcendent as well as immanent aspects. The previous chapters have already described the all-pervading static and infinite state of the Supreme being. Now, this chapter proceeds to explain the Universe as the manifestation of the Supreme reality. These manifestations are referred to as the supreme being's lower and higher Prakrtis. The lower Prakrti is made up of the five elements, manas, ahamkara and buddhi while the higher Prakrti is the life force that upholds the universe, that activates it, causes its appearance and its final dissolution. Sri Krishna says, a Yogi who has reached the summit of realising the ultimate reality in both these (ie. saguna and nirguna) forms has nothing more to know.

Sri Krishna also explains that whatever exists is nothing but Himself. He is the cause of both the manifestation of the universe as also the things within it. Just like gems are strung to a string, all things hold on to him. For, He is the substratum of everything. So is He the essence and the substance itself, whether visible or invisible. At the same time, He transcends everything. For, although everything is in Him, He himself is actionless. Prakrti which is Trigunatmika - made up of three gunas namely, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, deludes the soul and makes it forget that its true nature is being one with the Supreme. This delusion, termed as Maya, can only be removed by the Grace of the Supreme being.

Sri Krishna also explains that whatever exists is nothing but Himself. He is the cause of both the manifestation of the universe as also the things within it. Just like gems are strung to a string, all things hold on to Him. For, He is the substratum of everything. He is both the essence and the substance itself, whether visible or invisible. At the same time, He transcends everything. For, although everything is in Him, He himself is actionless. Prakrti which is Trigunatmika - made up of three gunas namely, Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, deludes the atma and makes it forget that its true nature is being one with the Supreme. This delusion, termed as Maya, can only be removed by the Grace of the Supreme being.

It is enumerated further that there are different forms of devotion. One is that which leads to union with the Supreme reality in His static as also with His dynamic Prakriti which has been explained thus far. But, there are also others that are inferior on account of being performed with various motives.  

It is enumerated further that there are different forms of devotion. One is that which leads to union with the Supreme reality in His static as also with His dynamic Prakriti which has been explained thus far. But, there are also others that are inferior on account of being performed with various motives.  

Just as there are different forms of devotion so are there different people in the path of worship. Those who are distressed, seek divine wisdom, desire wealth; all of them worship Him. So do the wise too. However, of these, the Supreme being deems the wise as dearest to Him. Because a wise person loves the Lord for the sake of pure love alone. Whatever may be the form he worships, the ultimate goal is attaining the Lord Himself. Such is the worship acceptable to Lord. For, it is directed only towards Him.<ref name=":0" />

Just as there are different forms of devotion so are there different people in the path of worship. Those who are distressed, seek divine wisdom, desire wealth; all of them worship Him. So do the wise too. However, of these, the Supreme being deems the wise as dearest to Him. Because a wise person loves the Supreme being for the sake of pure love alone. Whatever may be the form he worships, the ultimate goal is attaining the Ultimate Himself. Such is the worship acceptable to the Supreme. For, it is directed only towards Him.<ref name=":0" />

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ॐ तत्सदिति श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतासूपनिषत्सु ब्रह्मविद्यायां योगशास्त्रे श्रीकृष्णार्जुनसंवादे ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगो नाम सप्तमोऽध्यायः ॥ ७ ॥

ॐ तत्सदिति श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतासूपनिषत्सु ब्रह्मविद्यायां योगशास्त्रे श्रीकृष्णार्जुनसंवादे ज्ञानविज्ञानयोगो नाम सप्तमोऽध्यायः ॥ ७ ॥