Bhagavad Geeta 4.1
Sanskrit
श्री भगवानुवाच इमं विवस्वते योगं प्रोक्तवानहमव्ययम्। विवस्वान् मनवे प्राह मनुरिक्ष्वाकवेऽब्रवीत्।।4.1।।
śhrī bhagavān uvācha imaṁ vivasvate yogaṁ proktavān aham avyayam vivasvān manave prāha manur ikṣhvākave ’bravīt
Meaning
Knowledge compounds through intentional mentorship. Leaders who teach others create lasting impact across generations, multiplying their influence far beyond their lifetime.
Translation
The Blessed Lord said, "I imparted this imperishable Yoga to Vivasvan, who then taught it to Manu, who in turn transmitted it to Iksavaku.
Related Topics
This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: