Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.32
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यथा सर्वगतं सौक्ष्म्यादाकाशं नोपलिप्यते । सर्वत्रावस्थितो देहे तथात्मा नोपलिप्यते ॥३२॥
yathā sarvagataṃ saukṣmyādākāśaṃ nopalipyate | sarvatrāvasthito dehe tathātmā nopalipyate ||32||
Complete Shloka Translation
As all-pervading space remains untainted because of its subtlety, so the Self, present throughout the body, remains untainted.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आकाश | ākāśa | space |
| सौक्ष्म्य | saukṣmya | subtlety |
| यथा | yathā | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| सर्वगतं | sarvagataṃ | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| सौक्ष्म्यादाकाशं | saukṣmyādākāśaṃ | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| नोपलिप्यते | nopalipyate | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| सर्वत्रावस्थितो | sarvatrāvasthito | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| देहे | dehe | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| तथात्मा | tathātmā | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
| ३२ | nopalipyate | [term] in context of As all-pervading space remains... |
space
subtlety
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
[term] in context of As all-pervading space remains...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Space illustrates the claim of being present without being tainted. The comparison is philosophical and does not cancel the effects of actions in embodied life.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Use the image of space to reflect on presence without clinging."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does the image of space help you reflect on nonattachment?
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.