Bhagavad Gita 6.42 is Chapter 6, Verse 42, in Dhyana Yoga (Path of Meditation). Below are the Sanskrit text, a transliteration, a plain-English translation and an explanation.
athavā yoginām eva kule bhavati dhīmatām etad dhi durlabhataraṁ loke janma yad īdṛśam
"Or one is born into a family of wise yogis. Such a birth is very rare in this world."
What This Means:
Even better than a wealthy family, some fallen yogis are reborn directly into a family of wise yogis! This is the rarest and most precious birth, giving immediate access to spiritual wisdom.
Going Deeper:
Yoginam dhimatam kule (family of wise yogis) is described as durlabhatara (even more rare/valuable). Material prosperity supports practice, but being born to realized yogis means immediate spiritual immersion and guidance.
How To Apply This:
If you've found genuine spiritual teachings and are drawn to practice, consider that you may already be the beneficiary of past-life spiritual effort. Don't waste this precious opportunity.
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