sānkhye

एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां श्रृणु

sānkhye — by analytical knowledge

What I have told you so far is by way of analysis. Now hear it by way of practice: with this understanding you will cut the bonds of action.

लोकेऽस्मिन्द्विविधा निष्ठा पुरा प्रोक्ता मयानघ

sānkhyānām — for those inclined toward contemplation

In this world there are two paths, as I have said before, sinless one: the path of knowledge, for those who reason; and the path of action, for those who act.

ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना

sānkhyena — through cultivation of knowledge

Some see the self in the self by meditation; some by the way of reasoning; and some by the way of action.

पञ्चैतानि महाबाहो कारणानि निबोध मे

sānkhye — of Sānkya

Learn from me, mighty-armed one, the five causes of all action, as told in the reckoning that brings action to an end: