Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.2
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
क्षेत्रज्ञं चापि मां विद्धि सर्वक्षेत्रेषु भारत । क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञयोर्ज्ञानं यत्तज्ज्ञानं मतं मम ॥२॥
kṣetrajñaṃ cāpi māṃ viddhi sarvakṣetreṣu bhārata | kṣetrakṣetrajñayorjñānaṃ yattajjñānaṃ mataṃ mama ||2||
Complete Shloka Translation
Bharata, know Me also as the knower in all fields. Knowledge of the field and its knower is what I regard as knowledge.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| इदम् शरीरम् | idam śarīram | this physical body |
| कौन्तेय | kaunteya | O son of Kunti |
| क्षेत्रम् | kṣetram | the Field of experience and action |
| इति अभिधीयते | iti abhidhīyate | is designated and called |
| एतत् यः वेत्ति | etat yaḥ vetti | whoever consciously knows and witnesses this |
| तम् | tam | him |
| प्राहुः | prāhuḥ | sages declare |
| क्षेत्र-ज्ञः | kṣetra-jñaḥ | the Knower of the Field (Witness Consciousness) |
| इति तद्-विदः | iti tad-vidaḥ | so say the seers of truth |
this physical body
O son of Kunti
the Field of experience and action
is designated and called
whoever consciously knows and witnesses this
him
sages declare
the Knower of the Field (Witness Consciousness)
so say the seers of truth
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna extends the inquiry to His presence in every field. Traditions explain the relation between the individual knower and the divine knower differently.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let self-inquiry include reflection on awareness beyond your individual viewpoint."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How might awareness beyond your viewpoint change your inquiry?
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.