--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Krishna told Arjuna that Veda’s (holy…" description: "\"“Krishna told Arjuna that Veda’s (holy rules) can guide a person to reach the demigods (Sun, moon, other forms of gods) and to get a good life, however..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f01/vishnuvarthanan-moorthy-46504_getting-high_krishna-told-arjuna-that-veda-s-holy-rul_2848446.jpg" --- # Krishna told Arjuna that Veda’s (holy rules) can guide a… ![“Krishna told Arjuna that Veda’s (holy rules) can guide a person to reach the demigods (Sun, moon, other forms of gods) and to get a good life, however the one who has attained the Yogic state is not pleased with them nor impressed by the power it gives. He who is in Yogic state can control the…” quote by Vishnuvarthanan Moorthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f01/vishnuvarthanan-moorthy-46504_getting-high_krishna-told-arjuna-that-veda-s-holy-rul_2848446.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f01/vishnuvarthanan-moorthy-46504_getting-high_krishna-told-arjuna-that-veda-s-holy-rul_2848446.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f01/vishnuvarthanan-moorthy-46504_getting-high_krishna-told-arjuna-that-veda-s-holy-rul_2848446.jpg) > ““Krishna told Arjuna that Veda’s (holy rules) can guide a person to reach the demigods (Sun, moon, other forms of gods) and to get a good life, however the one who has attained the Yogic state is not pleased with them  nor impressed by the power it gives. He who is in Yogic state can control the senses and still be living a normal life. When he meets the supreme power, he also loses the worldly interests and reaches the god without any obstacles. For that yogic person, Veda’s serve no purpose. "Our Life: We have seen, most of us don’t understand Veda’s clearly and their purpose. There are few, who has learnt Veda’s, but I am not including them here... Most of us do lots of ceremonies/rituals in our house/temple without knowing the purpose, but with the belief it’s god's language or ceremony and he will be pleased with that. We always forget, that solely thinking about him in our mind/heart and perform our duty, will please him more than anything! But the truth is, we believe rituals alone will bring peace and harmony to us and our kin. How untrue this is! We also see, there are some VIP's/rich people who enter in to temple/church/mosque and get high priority for them and get some recommendations from the priests and they think that god has blessed them. God is equal of every living being here and no need of any mediator here (the concept of Guru is different) and the importance given to them is a manual happening and it’s not from god. The first thing, believe your god is knowledgeable. Don’t think he can be fooled! Similarly we see some temples/churches/mosques getting high donations; I am sure more the money comes from Sin and as part of the share for the Sin. We believe God will reduce our punishment, if we give him some share :)”” [Vishnuvarthanan Moorthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vishnuvarthanan-moorthy/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage contrasts ritualistic worship with the deeper, internal practice of yoga, emphasizing that true spiritual progress comes from inner discipline and surrender, not external ceremonies or material offerings. **In simple terms:** Inner discipline beats external rituals for true spiritual growth. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner focus over external rites. Themes spirituality detachment inner discipline ritual critique equality Mood reflective critical inspirational Type philosophical spiritual cultural. When to use this quote - personal meditation - temple visits - ritual participation - seeking divine favor - donations to religious institutions Key Concepts Yoga karma devotion meditation self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - How can one honor tradition while focusing on inner growth? - What practices help balance external duties with inner discipline? 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