Bhagavad Gita 16.23
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (Divine and Demonic Qualities) · दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोग
यः शास्त्रविधिमुत्सृज्य वर्तते कामकारतः ।न स सिद्धिमवाप्नोति न सुखं न परां गतिम् ॥
yaḥ śāstravidhimutsṛjya vartate kāmakārataḥ |na sa siddhimavāpnoti na sukhaṃ na parāṃ gatim ||
Meaning of Gita 16.23 in English
Whoever throws aside the guidance of scripture and acts just on impulse does not find success, happiness or the highest goal.
गीता 16.23 का हिंदी अर्थ
जो शास्त्र के बताए मार्ग को छोड़कर अपनी मनमानी से काम करता है, उसे न सिद्धि मिलती है, न सुख और न परम गति।
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