Chapter 6 • Verse 42

अथवा योगिनामेव कुले भवति धीमताम्। एतद्धि दुर्लभतरं लोके जन्म यदीदृशम्॥

athavā yoginām eva kule bhavati dhīmatām etad dhi durlabhataraṁ loke janma yad īdṛiśham

Meaning

Or one may be born into a family of wise yogis. Indeed, such a birth is very rare in this world.

An even better scenario: the advanced seeker may be born directly into a family of realized yogis. This is extremely rare because it requires both accumulated merit and divine grace. Such a birth provides spiritual teaching and environment from infancy. Nothing is wasted — even 'failures' lead to greater opportunities.

Strength Reflection

"I appreciate the spiritual advantages I've been given, knowing they may be the fruit of past practice."

Devotional Surrender

O Lord, if I've found the path, perhaps it's Your grace from past seeking. I am grateful.