Bhagavad Gita · Verse 12.3
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga (भक्तियोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ये त्वक्षरमनिर्देश्यमव्यक्तं पर्युपासते । सर्वत्रगमचिन्त्यं च कूटस्थमचलं ध्रुवम् ॥३॥
ye tvakṣaramanirdeśyamavyaktaṃ paryupāsate | sarvatragamacintyaṃ ca kūṭasthamacalaṃ dhruvam ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
But those who worship the imperishable, indescribable, unmanifest, all-pervading, beyond thought, unchanging, unmoving and enduring reality—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनिर्देश्य | anirdeśya | not definable |
| कूटस्थ | kūṭastha | unchanging |
| ये | ye | [term] in context of But those who worship the impe... |
| त्वक्षरमनिर्देश्यमव्यक्तं | tvakṣaramanirdeśyamavyaktaṃ | [term] in context of But those who worship the impe... |
| पर्युपासते | paryupāsate | [term] in context of But those who worship the impe... |
| सर्वत्रगमचिन्त्यं | sarvatragamacintyaṃ | [term] in context of But those who worship the impe... |
| कूटस्थमचलं | ca | [term] in context of But those who worship the impe... |
| ध्रुवम् | kūṭasthamacalaṃ | [term] in context of But those who worship the impe... |
not definable
unchanging
[term] in context of But those who worship the impe...
[term] in context of But those who worship the impe...
[term] in context of But those who worship the impe...
[term] in context of But those who worship the impe...
[term] in context of But those who worship the impe...
[term] in context of But those who worship the impe...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This description continues into 12.4. Philosophical traditions explain the unmanifest and the term kutastha differently; the translation preserves the stated qualities.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Approach what exceeds description with humility and careful thought."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do you approach what words cannot fully describe?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.