सा विद्या या विमुक्तये

That is Knowledge, which liberates

This statement was uttered by Prahlada towards his father Hiranyakashipu, and is mentioned in Vishnu Purana.

The meaning of this statement is “That is Knowledge, which liberates (सा विद्या या विमुक्तये)”

Complete Shloka – sa vidya ya vimuktaye

तत्कर्म यन्न बंधाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
आया साया परं कर्म विद्यान्या शिल्प नैपुणम्।। — Vishnu Purana 1.19.41

Hindi Meaning

कर्म वही है जो बंधनों से मुक्त करे और विद्या वही है जो मुक्ति का मार्ग दिखाए। इसके अतिरिक्त जो भी काम हैं, वे सब निपुणता देने वाले मात्र हैं।

English Meaning

Actions are those which remove attachments and knowledge is that which liberates. All other actions and knowledge are only to make men earn in this world.

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