Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.24
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना । अन्ये सांख्येन योगेन कर्मयोगेन चापरे ॥२४॥
dhyānenātmani paśyanti kecidātmānamātmanā | anye sāṃkhyena yogena karmayogena cāpare ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
Some behold the Self within themselves through meditation, by themselves; others through the yoga of discerning knowledge, and still others through karma yoga.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ध्यान | dhyāna | meditation |
| कर्मयोग | karmayoga | yoga of action |
| ध्यानेनात्मनि | dhyānenātmani | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| पश्यन्ति | paśyanti | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| केचिदात्मानमात्मना | kecidātmānamātmanā | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| अन्ये | anye | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| सांख्येन | sāṃkhyena | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| योगेन | yogena | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| कर्मयोगेन | karmayogena | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| चापरे | cāpare | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
| २४ | cāpare | [term] in context of Some behold the Self within th... |
meditation
yoga of action
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
[term] in context of Some behold the Self within th...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna names meditation, sankhya yoga and karma yoga as approaches. Sankhya here needs contextual interpretation rather than an automatic equation with every later system of that name.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Recognize different disciplined approaches to deeper understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which disciplined approach best supports your present 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.