Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.27
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
समं सर्वेषु भूतेषु तिष्ठन्तं परमेश्वरम् । विनश्यत्स्वविनश्यन्तं यः पश्यति स पश्यति ॥२७॥
samaṃ sarveṣu bhūteṣu tiṣṭhantaṃ parameśvaram | vinaśyatsvavinaśyantaṃ yaḥ paśyati sa paśyati ||27||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who sees the supreme Lord dwelling equally in all beings, imperishable within those that perish, truly sees.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सम | sama | equal |
| अविनश्यत् | avinaśyat | imperishable |
| समं | samaṃ | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| सर्वेषु | sarveṣu | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| भूतेषु | bhūteṣu | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| तिष्ठन्तं | tiṣṭhantaṃ | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| परमेश्वरम् | parameśvaram | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| विनश्यत्स्वविनश्यन्तं | vinaśyatsvavinaśyantaṃ | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| यः | yaḥ | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| पश्यति | paśyati | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
| २७ | paśyati | [term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ... |
equal
imperishable
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
[term] in context of One who sees the supreme Lord ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Equal divine presence is joined to imperishability amid change. The following verse develops the consequence of this vision.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let recognition of shared sacred presence deepen respect for every being."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How could equal regard deepen respect for another being?
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.