Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.30
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यदा भूतपृथग्भावमेकस्थमनुपश्यति । तत एव च विस्तारं ब्रह्म सम्पद्यते तदा ॥३०॥
yadā bhūtapṛthagbhāvamekasthamanupaśyati | tata eva ca vistāraṃ brahma sampadyate tadā ||30||
Complete Shloka Translation
When one sees the distinct forms of beings resting in one and their expansion from that very one, one then attains Brahman.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| पृथग्भाव | pṛthagbhāva | distinct forms |
| एकस्थ | ekastha | resting in one |
| यदा | yadā | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| भूतपृथग्भावमेकस्थमनुपश्यति | bhūtapṛthagbhāvamekasthamanupaśyati | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| तत | tata | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| एव | eva | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| विस्तारं | ca | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| ब्रह्म | vistāraṃ | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| सम्पद्यते | brahma | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| तदा | sampadyate | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
| ३० | tadā | [term] in context of When one sees the distinct for... |
distinct forms
resting in one
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[term] in context of When one sees the distinct for...
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse joins multiplicity with a single ground and expansion from it. The nature of attaining Brahman receives different philosophical accounts.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"See whether visible diversity can deepen rather than divide your understanding."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How might diversity deepen your sense of a larger whole?
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.