Not by the Vedas, not by austerity (tapas), not by charity (dāna), not by sacrifice (ijyā), Can I be seen in such a way, as you have seen Me.
Not through sacred lore, penances, charity, or sacrificial rites can I be seen in the form that you saw me.
(53) Not by the Vedas or grim-ascetic-practice, not by the giving of alms or sacrifice can I be seen in such a form as you did see Me;
11.53 Not through the Vedas, not by austerity, not by gifts, nor even by sacrifice can I be seen in this form as you have seen Me.
11.53 Sri Kṛṣṇa says -- Not by the Vedas, nor by austerities, nor by gifts, nor by sacrifice, can I seen in such a form as You have seen Me.
11.53 Neither by the Vedas nor by austerity, nor by gift, nor by sacrifice can I be seen in this form as thou hast seen Me (so easily).