Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.18
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
इति क्षेत्रं तथा ज्ञानं ज्ञेयं चोक्तं समासतः । मद्भक्त एतद्विज्ञाय मद्भावायोपपद्यते ॥१८॥
iti kṣetraṃ tathā jñānaṃ jñeyaṃ coktaṃ samāsataḥ | madbhakta etadvijñāya madbhāvāyopapadyate ||18||
Complete Shloka Translation
Thus the field, knowledge and the knowable have been briefly explained. Understanding this, My devotee becomes fit to attain My being.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मद्भाव | madbhāva | My being or state |
| विज्ञाय | vijñāya | having understood |
| इति | iti | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| क्षेत्रं | kṣetraṃ | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| तथा | tathā | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| ज्ञानं | jñānaṃ | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| ज्ञेयं | jñeyaṃ | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| चोक्तं | coktaṃ | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| समासतः | samāsataḥ | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| मद्भक्त | madbhakta | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| एतद्विज्ञाय | etadvijñāya | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| मद्भावायोपपद्यते | madbhāvāyopapadyate | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
| १८ | madbhāvāyopapadyate | [term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ... |
My being or state
having understood
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
[term] in context of Thus the field, knowledge and ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This gathers the field, the preparatory qualities and the knowable into a summary. Mad-bhava receives distinct explanations of divine attainment.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Bring what you learn into the practice that gives it meaning."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What practice could give meaning to what you have learned?
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.