Chapter 6 Shlokas 40, 41

श्री भगवानुवाच

पार्थ नैवेह नामुत्र विनाशस्तस्य विद्यते।

न हि कल्याणकृत्कश्चिद् दुर्गतिं तात गच्छति।।४०।।

प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकानुषित्वा शाश्वती: समा:।

शुचीनां श्रीमतां गेहे योगभ्रष्टोऽभिजायते।।४१।।

Lord Krishna said to Arjuna:

That one can never be destroyed in this world nor in the world hereafter, for, one who performs meritorious deeds can never suffer misfortune. One who is thus diverted from Yoga, attains the realms of the meritorious deeds and after residing there for a long period, he is born to a pious and distinguished family.

Chapter 6 Shlokas 40, 41

श्री भगवानुवाच

पार्थ नैवेह नामुत्र विनाशस्तस्य विद्यते।

न हि कल्याणकृत्कश्चिद् दुर्गतिं तात गच्छति।।४०।।

प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकानुषित्वा शाश्वती: समा:।

शुचीनां श्रीमतां गेहे योगभ्रष्टोऽभिजायते।।४१।।

With great love, Lord Krishna said to Arjuna, ‘Dear one! O Arjuna, do not fear!’ Because:

That one can never be destroyed in this world nor in the world hereafter, for, one who performs meritorious deeds can never suffer misfortune. One who is thus diverted from Yoga, attains the realms of the meritorious deeds and after residing there for a long period, he is born to a pious and distinguished family.

The Lord reassures Arjuna:

1. A person who has performed good deeds is never destroyed.

2. Meritorious deeds are never wasted.

3. An act of virtue can never lead to degradation.

4. A doer of virtue can never be destroyed – neither in this world nor in any other world.

The Yoga bhrashta (योग भ्रष्ट), or one who is diverted from the path of Yoga

Those who are distracted from the path of yoga attain the realm of meritorious souls. They attain a noble environment,

a) where people are habituated in the performance of virtuous deeds;

b) where notably great deeds are performed;

c) where people adhere to dharma and their duty;

d) where people perform divine deeds;

e) where pure action and interaction are prevalent;

f) where a life of yagya is incumbent;

g) where all tread the enlightened path.

The yoga bhrashta is born to such a God-fearing family where he once again obtains the opportunity, the climate and the means to engage himself in the attainment of yoga. In such a family, the aspirant is also an automatic recipient of divine knowledge.

Such a one receives all the requisite means and good fortune to insure his succession to yoga. He is presented with such situations where;

a) he can engage himself in meritorious deeds;

b) he can disseminate love;

c) he can perform great actions;

d) he is able to practice patience, endurance, forgiveness, compassion and mercy;

e) he can practice charity and learn to perform his religious duties;

f) he can practice gratitude, tolerance and patient courage;

g) he can learn to be large hearted;

h) he can practice detachment and impartiality.

Such individuals are equipped with adequate knowledge and they also have before them the correct example or precept. They possess the circumstances as well as the means to perform meritorious deeds. With all these facilities, it is easy for such a one to progress on the path of yoga.

Such a one gradually receives all the requisite impetus:

a) He receives the company of virtuous souls.

b) He receives scriptural support.

c) He attains wealth to support his deeds.

d) He meets with situations which enable him to perform virtuous actions.

e) What else can he ask for? It is then up to him to do as he wishes.