Bhagavad Gita · Verse 13.9
Chapter 13: Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhaga Yoga (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
असक्तिरनभिष्वङ्गः पुत्रदारगृहादिषु । नित्यं च समचित्तत्वमिष्टानिष्टोपपत्तिषु ॥९॥
asaktiranabhiṣvaṅgaḥ putradāragṛhādiṣu | nityaṃ ca samacittatvamiṣṭāniṣṭopapattiṣu ||9||
Complete Shloka Translation
Nonattachment, freedom from clinging to children, spouse, home and the like, and constant evenness of mind when desired or undesired events arise;
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| असक्ति | asakti | nonattachment |
| समचित्तत्व | samacittatva | evenness of mind |
| असक्तिरनभिष्वङ्गः | asaktiranabhiṣvaṅgaḥ | [term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl... |
| पुत्रदारगृहादिषु | putradāragṛhādiṣu | [term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl... |
| नित्यं | nityaṃ | [term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl... |
| समचित्तत्वमिष्टानिष्टोपपत्तिषु | ca | [term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl... |
nonattachment
evenness of mind
[term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl...
[term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl...
[term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl...
[term] in context of Nonattachment, freedom from cl...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse distinguishes nonattachment from clinging in family life. Its place among nonviolence and straightforwardness matters when applying it.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Care for loved ones without making possessiveness the basis of love."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can care in a relationship become less possessive?
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.