The yogi is superior to the ascetics (tapasvibhyaḥ), he is considered superior even to the men of knowledge (jñānibhyaḥ). The yogi is superior to the men of action (karmibhyaḥ); therefore, become a yogi, O Arjuna!
He is deemed superior to men of penance, men of knowledge, and men of action; be a man of discipline, Arjuna!
(46) Higher than the [mere] ascetic is the athlete of the spirit held to be, yes, higher than the man of wisdom, higher than the man of works: be, then, a spiritual athlete, Arjuna!
6.46 A yogi is higher than men of austerity; he is considered higher even than men of knowledge. The yogi is also higher than men of action. Therefore, O Arjuna, do you become a yogi.
6.46 Greater than the austere, greater than those who possess knowledge, greater than the ritualists is the Yogin. Therefore, O Arjuna, become a Yogin.
6.46 The Yogi is thought to be superior to the ascetics and even superior to men of knowledge (obtained through the study of scriptures); he is also superior to men of action; therefore be thou a Yogi, O Arjuna.