Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.1
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
परं भूयः प्रवक्ष्यामि ज्ञानानां ज्ञानमुत्तमम् । यज्ज्ञात्वा मुनयः सर्वे परां सिद्धिमितो गताः ॥१॥
paraṃ bhūyaḥ pravakṣyāmi jñānānāṃ jñānamuttamam | yajjñātvā munayaḥ sarve parāṃ siddhimito gatāḥ ||1||
Complete Shloka Translation
The Lord said: I will again explain the highest knowledge, the finest among forms of knowledge, by knowing which all sages have attained supreme fulfillment beyond this existence.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| उत्तम | uttama | highest or finest |
| सिद्धि | siddhi | fulfillment |
| परं | paraṃ | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| भूयः | bhūyaḥ | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| प्रवक्ष्यामि | pravakṣyāmi | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| ज्ञानानां | jñānānāṃ | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| ज्ञानमुत्तमम् | jñānamuttamam | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| यज्ज्ञात्वा | yajjñātvā | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| मुनयः | munayaḥ | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| सर्वे | sarve | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| परां | parāṃ | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| सिद्धिमितो | siddhimito | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
| गताः | gatāḥ | [term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex... |
highest or finest
fulfillment
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
[term] in context of The Lord said: I will again ex...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna opens by praising knowledge with a liberating purpose. The following teaching examines the three gunas and freedom from their binding influence.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Seek understanding that transforms the way you live."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What understanding could change the way you live?
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.