Question

The Bhagwat Gita helps seekers strive for self-realization in different ways. It recommends three paths to achieve the supreme goal - Jnana Yoga, the way of knowledge; Karma Yoga, the way of action; and Bhakti Yoga, the way of devotion. One can attain perfection by choosing any of these paths, according to one's nature, interests, temperament, and disposition. The idea of one God is also professed here. Shri Krishna says, by whatsoever way men seek me, even so, do I accept them (the same way). This implies that the entire world is a family. Freedom of action is derived from the Law of Karma, subject to the fruit received according to deeds performed. Krishna gives great consolation to sinners the most, and assures their transformation to leading a pious life with absolute devotion to the Supreme. Krishna says in the Gita, 'If the sinner worships me with exclusive devotion, such a person becomes righteous and gets peace. My devotee does not suffer any degeneration and degradation.' The Gita gives confidence by releasing the guilt feelings of sinners and helps to make their future life better with strong desire and determination for sole devotion to god, followed by leading a righteous life. This will pave the way for salvation. Krishna says, he who while leaving the body, thinks of me alone even at the time of death, attains me, there is no doubt about it. Start walking on the righteous path now, to avoid the pitfalls of the results of karma and the conditioning of mind at the end of life.

How does, according to Bhagwat Gita, a sinner can attain salvation?

विकल्प

• By leading a righteous path 

• By devoting themselves to God 

• By self-realization 

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above.

Explanation:

The a said in this verse that the Gita promotes confidence by relieving sinners' guilt feelings so that they can improve their future lives with a strong desire and commitment for sole devotion to god, followed by leading a righteous life.