Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.11
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अध्यात्मज्ञाननित्यत्वं तत्त्वज्ञानार्थदर्शनम् । एतज्ज्ञानमिति प्रोक्तमज्ञानं यदतोऽन्यथा ॥११॥
adhyātmajñānanityatvaṃ tattvajñānārthadarśanam | etajjñānamiti proktamajñānaṃ yadato'nyathā ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
Constancy in knowledge of the self, and insight into the aim of knowledge of reality: this is declared to be knowledge; what differs from it is ignorance.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अध्यात्मज्ञान | adhyātmajñāna | knowledge of the self |
| तत्त्वज्ञान | tattvajñāna | knowledge of reality |
| अध्यात्मज्ञाननित्यत्वं | adhyātmajñānanityatvaṃ | [term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ... |
| तत्त्वज्ञानार्थदर्शनम् | tattvajñānārthadarśanam | [term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ... |
| एतज्ज्ञानमिति | etajjñānamiti | [term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ... |
| प्रोक्तमज्ञानं | proktamajñānaṃ | [term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ... |
| यदतोऽन्यथा | yadato'nyathā | [term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ... |
| ११ | yadato'nyathā | [term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ... |
knowledge of the self
knowledge of reality
[term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ...
[term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ...
[term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ...
[term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ...
[term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ...
[term] in context of Constancy in knowledge of the ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This closes the qualities begun in 13.7. Knowledge here includes dispositions and disciplines that prepare for realization, not information alone.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Ask whether your learning changes how you live and what you seek."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does your learning shape the way you live?
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.