The verse "Na rodhayati mam yoga na sankhyam dharma eva ca. Na svadhyayastapastyago nestapurtam na daksina" comes from the Bhagavata Purana (11.12.1). It expresses the idea that none of the formal practices or disciplines prescribed in the scriptures are sufficient to bind or fully attain the Lord.
Explanation:
The Lord (Krishna) declares to Uddhava that neither:
Yoga (the path of meditation or union),
Sankhya (philosophical knowledge or analytical study),
Dharma (righteous actions or moral duties),
Svadhyaya (recitation or study of scriptures),
Tapas (austerities or penance),
Tyaga (renunciation of worldly attachments),
Ishta-purta (performance of sacrifices or public works),
Dakshina (offering of gifts or donations)
are capable of compelling Him (the Supreme Being).
Deeper meaning:
Krishna emphasizes that while these practices have their value, they are insufficient on their own to achieve the highest spiritual goal: a direct relationship with the Lord. What truly connects with the Supreme is pure devotion (bhakti), free from ego and material motives. Devotion rooted in love and surrender surpasses even the most rigorous disciplines and rituals.
This verse underscores the supremacy of bhakti-yoga (the path of devotion) over other paths like karma-yoga (action), jnana-yoga (knowledge), and dhyana-yoga (meditation). It invites seekers to cultivate love for God above all else.
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