Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.11
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
सर्वद्वारेषु देहेऽस्मिन्प्रकाश उपजायते । ज्ञानं यदा तदा विद्याद्विवृद्धं सत्त्वमित्युत ॥११॥
sarvadvāreṣu dehe'sminprakāśa upajāyate | jñānaṃ yadā tadā vidyādvivṛddhaṃ sattvamityuta ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
When illumination in the form of knowledge arises through all the gateways of this body, one should recognize that sattva has increased.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| द्वार | dvāra | gateway |
| प्रकाश | prakāśa | illumination |
| सर्वद्वारेषु | sarvadvāreṣu | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| देहेऽस्मिन्प्रकाश | dehe'sminprakāśa | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| उपजायते | upajāyate | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| ज्ञानं | jñānaṃ | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| यदा | yadā | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| तदा | tadā | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| विद्याद्विवृद्धं | vidyādvivṛddhaṃ | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| सत्त्वमित्युत | sattvamityuta | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
| ११ | sattvamityuta | [term] in context of When illumination in the form ... |
gateway
illumination
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The body’s gateways refer traditionally to the senses. Illumination is described as knowing, not as visible light shining from the body.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Notice the conditions that help perception and understanding become clearer."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What conditions make your understanding clearer?
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.