Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.23
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
य एवं वेत्ति पुरुषं प्रकृतिं च गुणैः सह । सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि न स भूयोऽभिजायते ॥२३॥
ya evaṃ vetti puruṣaṃ prakṛtiṃ ca guṇaiḥ saha | sarvathā vartamāno'pi na sa bhūyo'bhijāyate ||23||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who thus knows purusha and prakriti together with the gunas is not born again, whatever the manner of that person’s life.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वेत्ति | vetti | knows |
| अभिजायते | abhijāyate | is born |
| एवं | ya | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| पुरुषं | vetti | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| प्रकृतिं | puruṣaṃ | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| गुणैः | prakṛtiṃ | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| सह | ca | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| सर्वथा | guṇaiḥ | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| वर्तमानोऽपि | saha | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| भूयोऽभिजायते | sarvathā | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
| २३ | vartamāno'pi | [term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and... |
knows
is born
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
[term] in context of One who thus knows purusha and...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse speaks of liberating knowledge, not merely naming concepts. Whatever the manner of life does not cancel the ethical qualities taught earlier.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Seek understanding that loosens bondage while preserving responsible conduct."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can deeper understanding strengthen responsible conduct?
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.