Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.7
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम् । आचार्योपासनं शौचं स्थैर्यमात्मविनिग्रहः ॥७॥
amānitvamadambhitvamahiṃsā kṣāntirārjavam | ācāryopāsanaṃ śaucaṃ sthairyamātmavinigrahaḥ ||7||
Complete Shloka Translation
Humility, freedom from pretence, nonviolence, patience, straightforwardness, reverent service to the teacher, purity, steadiness and self-restraint;
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अमानित्व | amānitva | humility |
| आर्जव | ārjava | straightforwardness |
| अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा | amānitvamadambhitvamahiṃsā | [term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc... |
| क्षान्तिरार्जवम् | kṣāntirārjavam | [term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc... |
| आचार्योपासनं | ācāryopāsanaṃ | [term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc... |
| शौचं | śaucaṃ | [term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc... |
| स्थैर्यमात्मविनिग्रहः | sthairyamātmavinigrahaḥ | [term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc... |
humility
straightforwardness
[term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc...
[term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc...
[term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc...
[term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc...
[term] in context of Humility, freedom from pretenc...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This begins the qualities called knowledge in 13.11. Ethical preparation is woven into the inquiry about the self.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Build understanding on honesty, patience and care for others."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which act of honesty would strengthen your learning?
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.