Chapter 2: Sāṅkhya-yoga: – Yoga of Contemplation on SelfVerse 29
आश्चर्यवत्पश्यति कश्चिदेनम्-
आश्चर्यवद्वदति तथैव चान्य: ।
आश्चर्यवच्चैनमन्य: शृणोति
श्रुत्वाप्येनं वेद न चैव कश्चित् ॥
English Transliteration
āścaryavat-paśyati kaścid-enam-
āścaryavad-vadati tathaiva cānya:
āścaryavaccainam-anya: śṛṇoti
śrutvāpy-enaṃ veda na caiva kaścit – 2.29
Translation
Rarely one sees this Soul as wonderful, speaks of It as wonderful, hears about It as wonderful. And even after hearing none comes to know It well.
Chanting Audio
Chapter 2: Sāṅkhya-yoga: – Yoga of Contemplation on Self - Verse 29
Ma Gurupriya
Commentary
Like verse 2.20, this too is a restatement of Kaṭhopanishad (1.2.7): It is very rare that one succeeds in realizing the Soul well. The one dedicated and equipped to expose the Soul to others is also equally rare, and hence a wonder. Wonderful again is the one, who fervently listens to the exposition. To discard all other interests and be devoted only to Self-knowledge is exceptional. Hence a wonder!
One exponent can enable many to hear the exposition and feel drawn to the Self. And many may also come and listen to the exposure. Yet, alas, none pursues it tenaciously and gains Self-realization and fulfillment!
