Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.10
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मयि चानन्ययोगेन भक्तिरव्यभिचारिणी । विविक्तदेशसेवित्वमरतिर्जनसंसदि ॥१०॥
mayi cānanyayogena bhaktiravyabhicāriṇī | viviktadeśasevitvamaratirjanasaṃsadi ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
Unwavering devotion to Me through undivided yoga, a preference for secluded places, and lack of delight in crowds;
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अव्यभिचारिणी | avyabhicāriṇī | unwavering |
| विविक्तदेश | viviktadeśa | secluded place |
| मयि | mayi | [term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro... |
| चानन्ययोगेन | cānanyayogena | [term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro... |
| भक्तिरव्यभिचारिणी | bhaktiravyabhicāriṇī | [term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro... |
| विविक्तदेशसेवित्वमरतिर्जनसंसदि | viviktadeśasevitvamaratirjanasaṃsadi | [term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro... |
| १० | viviktadeśasevitvamaratirjanasaṃsadi | [term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro... |
unwavering
secluded place
[term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro...
[term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro...
[term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro...
[term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro...
[term] in context of Unwavering devotion to Me thro...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Devotion and contemplative seclusion are added to the list. Withdrawal from crowds concerns a setting for practice, not contempt for people.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Create space for focused reflection without losing respect for others."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What space would help you reflect with greater focus?
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.