Born among the wise

athavā yogināmeva kule bhavati dhīmatāmetaddhi durlabhataraṃ loke janma yadīdṛśam

Or they are born into a family of wise yogis. A birth like this is very rare in this world.

What it means

Krishna adds another possibility. The unfinished seeker may be born into a family of wise yogis, surrounded from childhood by spiritual practice and insight. Such a birth, he says, is very rare and precious. A gift that helps them move forward quickly.

The story

Arjuna himself grew up surrounded by sages and teachers, Bhishma, Drona, Vyasa. Perhaps Krishna is quietly reminding him how much wisdom has already been given to him.

In your life

Think of the wise people who shaped you, a grandparent, a coach, a teacher. Their presence was a gift. Thank one of them this week, or pass that wisdom on to someone younger.