Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.3
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
तत्क्षेत्रं यच्च यादृक्च यद्विकारि यतश्च यत् । स च यो यत्प्रभावश्च तत्समासेन मे शृणु ॥३॥
tatkṣetraṃ yacca yādṛkca yadvikāri yataśca yat | sa ca yo yatprabhāvaśca tatsamāsena me śṛṇu ||3||
Complete Shloka Translation
Hear briefly from Me what that field is, what it is like, its changes and origin, and who that knower is and what its power is.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| विकार | vikāra | change or modification |
| प्रभाव | prabhāva | power or influence |
| तत्क्षेत्रं | tatkṣetraṃ | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यच्च | yacca | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यादृक्च | yādṛkca | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यद्विकारि | yadvikāri | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यतश्च | yataśca | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यत् | yat | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यो | sa | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| यत्प्रभावश्च | ca | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| तत्समासेन | yo | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| मे | yatprabhāvaśca | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
| शृणु | tatsamāsena | [term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that... |
change or modification
power or influence
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
[term] in context of Hear briefly from Me what that...
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna outlines the questions the chapter will address. The distinction is developed through several aspects rather than one isolated definition.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A clear inquiry asks about nature, change, origin and the one who knows."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which question about change or knowing deserves closer attention?
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.