Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.28
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
समं पश्यन्हि सर्वत्र समवस्थितमीश्वरम् । न हिनस्त्यात्मनात्मानं ततो याति परां गतिम् ॥२८॥
samaṃ paśyanhi sarvatra samavasthitamīśvaram | na hinastyātmanātmānaṃ tato yāti parāṃ gatim ||28||
Complete Shloka Translation
Seeing the Lord established equally everywhere, one does not harm the self by the self, and thereby reaches the highest goal.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| समवस्थित | samavasthita | equally established |
| परागति | parāgati | highest goal |
| समं | samaṃ | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| पश्यन्हि | paśyanhi | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| सर्वत्र | sarvatra | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| समवस्थितमीश्वरम् | samavasthitamīśvaram | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| हिनस्त्यात्मनात्मानं | na | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| ततो | hinastyātmanātmānaṃ | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| याति | tato | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| परां | yāti | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| गतिम् | parāṃ | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
| २८ | gatim | [term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq... |
equally established
highest goal
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
[term] in context of Seeing the Lord established eq...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The phrase about harming the self receives different explanations of ignorance and spiritual harm. Equal vision is linked to the highest attainment.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Consider how equal regard can protect you from harmful patterns."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What harmful pattern could equal regard help you leave behind?
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.