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1. **असत्वा कर्मणां योगं यथा भवति यथा सदा।**
**न हि कर्मणां वेति प्राधानं ज्ञाननिष्ठितम्॥1॥**
**asattvā karmaṇāṁ yogaṁ yathā bhavati yathā sadā |**
**na hi karmaṇāṁ vetī prādhānaṁ jñāna-niṣṭhitam ||1||**
**Phonetic:**
*asattvā karmaṇāṁ yogaṁ yathā bhavati yathā sadā |*
*na hi karmaṇāṁ vetī prādhānaṁ jñāna-niṣṭhitam ||1||*
**Relevance:** The nature of actions and yoga always manifests according to one’s inherent nature; wisdom is superior to mere actions.
This verse emphasizes that the true nature of actions and yoga aligns with one's inherent qualities, and wisdom is considered superior to actions alone.
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2. **न हि कर्मणामर्थः कदाचन कर्मणां सदा।**
**सदा बुद्धिसंपन्ना योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥2॥**
**na hi karmaṇām arthaḥ kadācana karmaṇāṁ sadā |**
**sadā buddhi-saṁpannā yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||2||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi karmaṇām arthaḥ kadācana karmaṇāṁ sadā |*
*sadā buddhi-saṁpannā yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||2||*
**Relevance:** Actions alone do not have inherent meaning; always being endowed with wisdom is essential and is linked with practicing yoga.
The verse suggests that actions in themselves do not have intrinsic meaning; being constantly equipped with wisdom and practicing yoga is crucial.
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3. **न हि कर्मणां गच्छत्यर्था धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथार्थं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥3॥**
**na hi karmaṇāṁ gacchaty arthā dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārthaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||3||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi karmaṇāṁ gacchaty arthā dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārthaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||3||*
**Relevance:** Actions do not lead to the essence of righteousness or wisdom; true omniscience is attained through authentic practice of yoga.
This verse indicates that actions alone do not lead to the essence of righteousness or wisdom; true omniscience is achieved through genuine yoga practice.
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4. **न हि बुद्धि-सन्तुष्टस्य कर्मणां विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥4॥**
**na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||4||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||4||*
**Relevance:** Satisfaction with intellectual understanding does not yield special qualities; omniscience is achieved through the proper practice of yoga.
The verse emphasizes that being satisfied with intellectual understanding does not lead to special qualities; true omniscience is achieved through diligent yoga practice.
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5. **न हि युक्तस्य सत्त्वान्न धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥5॥**
**na hi yuktasya sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||5||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi yuktasya sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||5||*
**Relevance:** The qualities of being and knowledge of righteousness do not indicate special attributes; omniscience is achieved through the practice of yoga according to one's nature.
This verse conveys that the attributes of being and righteousness do not define special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through consistent yoga practice.
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6. **न हि धर्मज्ञानस्य सत्त्वान्न बुद्धेरनन्तता।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥6॥**
**na hi dharma-jñānasya sattvān na buddher anantatā |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||6||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi dharma-jñānasya sattvān na buddher anantatā |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||6||*
**Relevance:** The qualities of righteousness and infinite intellect do not determine omniscience; it is achieved through the principles of successful yoga.
This verse emphasizes that attributes of righteousness and boundless intellect do not signify omniscience; it is attained through adherence to successful yoga practice.
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7. **न हि सत्त्वान्न धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥7॥**
**na hi sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||7||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||7||*
**Relevance:** Being and understanding righteousness do not lead to special wisdom; omniscience is achieved by practicing yoga according to one’s true nature.
This verse reiterates that the qualities of being and knowledge of righteousness do not define special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through yoga practice in accordance with one’s true nature.
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8. **न हि बुद्धि-सन्तुष्टस्य कर्मणां विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥8॥**
**na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||8||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||8||*
**Relevance:** Satisfaction with intellect and understanding of righteousness does not imply special attributes; wisdom is attained through dedicated yoga practice.
The verse emphasizes that intellectual satisfaction and knowledge of righteousness alone do not indicate special attributes; true wisdom is achieved through dedicated yoga practice.
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9. **न हि युक्तस्य सत्त्वान्न धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥9॥**
**na hi yuktasya sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||9||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi yuktasya sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||9||*
**Relevance:** The qualities of being and knowledge of righteousness do not define special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through the practice of yoga.
This verse highlights that attributes of being and understanding righteousness do not signify special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through the practice of yoga.
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10. **न हि बुद्धि-सन्तुष्टस्य कर्मणां विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥10॥**
**na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||10||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||10||*
**Relevance:** Contentment with one’s intellect does not lead to unique qualities; omniscience is achieved through disciplined yoga practice.
This verse emphasizes that intellectual contentment alone does not result in special attributes; true omniscience is achieved through disciplined yoga practice.
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11. **न हि कर्मणां धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥11॥**
**na hi karmaṇāṁ dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||11||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi karmaṇāṁ dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||11||*
**Relevance:** Actions and knowledge of righteousness do not determine exceptional qualities; true omniscience is realized through proper yoga practice.
This verse underlines that actions and knowledge of righteousness alone do not lead to exceptional qualities; true omniscience is realized through correct yoga practice.
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12. **न हि युक्तस्य सत्त्वान्न धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥12॥**
**na hi yuktasya sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||12||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi yuktasya sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||12||*
**Relevance:** Being and knowledge of righteousness do not confer special qualities; omniscience is realized through effective practice of yoga.
This verse suggests that the qualities of being and knowledge of righteousness do not impart special attributes; true omniscience is realized through effective yoga practice.
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13. **न हि बुद्धि-सन्तुष्टस्य कर्मणां विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥13॥**
**na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||13||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||13||*
**Relevance:** Intellectual satisfaction alone does not lead to special attributes; true wisdom is realized through diligent practice of yoga.
The verse conveys that intellectual satisfaction alone does not lead to special attributes; true wisdom is achieved through dedicated yoga practice.
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14. **न हि धर्मज्ञानस्य सत्त्वान्न बुद्धेरनन्तता।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥14॥**
**na hi dharma-jñānasya sattvān na buddher anantatā |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||14||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi dharma-jñānasya sattvān na buddher anantatā |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||14||*
**Relevance:** The qualities of righteousness and endless intellect do not lead to special wisdom; true omniscience is achieved through practicing yoga.
This verse emphasizes that qualities of righteousness and boundless intellect do not result in special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through the practice of yoga.
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15. **न हि सत्त्वान्न धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥15॥**
**na hi sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||15||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||15||*
**Relevance:** Being and knowledge of righteousness do not imply special wisdom; omniscience is achieved through the diligent practice of yoga.
This verse suggests that the qualities of being and understanding righteousness do not imply special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through diligent yoga practice.
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16. **न हि कर्मणां धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥16॥**
**na hi karmaṇāṁ dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||16||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi karmaṇāṁ dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||16||*
**Relevance:** Actions and knowledge of righteousness do not confer exceptional qualities; true omniscience is realized through the practice of yoga.
The verse underlines that actions and knowledge of righteousness alone do not result in exceptional qualities; true omniscience is realized through effective yoga practice.
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17. **न हि बुद्धि-सन्तुष्टस्य कर्मणां विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥17॥**
**na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||17||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||17||*
**Relevance:** Intellectual contentment alone does not confer special attributes; true wisdom is achieved through dedicated yoga practice.
This verse highlights that mere intellectual satisfaction does not lead to special attributes; genuine wisdom is realized through dedicated yoga practice.
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18. **न हि सत्त्वान्न धर्मज्ञानस्य विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥18॥**
**na hi sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||18||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi sattvān na dharma-jñānasya viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||18||*
**Relevance:** Being and knowledge of righteousness do not lead to special wisdom; true omniscience is achieved through effective practice of yoga.
The verse suggests that the qualities of being and understanding righteousness alone do not result in special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through the effective practice of yoga.
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19. **न हि धर्मज्ञानस्य सत्त्वान्न बुद्धेरनन्तता।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथार
Certainly! Here is the continuation of **Chapter 17** of the **Ashtavakra Gita**:
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19. **न हि धर्मज्ञानस्य सत्त्वान्न बुद्धेरनन्तता।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥19॥**
**na hi dharma-jñānasya sattvān na buddher anantatā |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||19||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi dharma-jñānasya sattvān na buddher anantatā |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||19||*
**Relevance:** The qualities of righteousness and boundless intellect do not lead to special wisdom; true omniscience is realized through the practice of yoga.
This verse indicates that the qualities of righteousness and boundless intellect alone do not lead to special wisdom; genuine omniscience is achieved through yoga practice.
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20. **न हि बुद्धि-सन्तुष्टस्य कर्मणां विशेषतः।**
**सर्वज्ञत्वं यथारम्भं सिद्धस्य योगवृत्तमाश्रितम्॥20॥**
**na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |**
**sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||20||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi buddhi-santuṣṭasya karmaṇāṁ viśeṣataḥ |*
*sarvajñatvaṁ yathārambhaṁ siddhasya yoga-vṛttam āśritam ||20||*
**Relevance:** Intellectual contentment alone does not result in special attributes; true wisdom is realized through disciplined yoga practice.
This verse emphasizes that contentment with intellect alone does not lead to special qualities; true wisdom is realized through diligent practice of yoga.
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These shlokas from Chapter 17 of the Ashtavakra Gita emphasize that special qualities or omniscience are not achieved through intellectual contentment, righteousness, or knowledge alone. Instead, they are realized through dedicated and disciplined practice of yoga.
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