Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.19
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
नान्यं गुणेभ्यः कर्तारं यदा द्रष्टानुपश्यति । गुणेभ्यश्च परं वेत्ति मद्भावं सोऽधिगच्छति ॥१९॥
nānyaṃ guṇebhyaḥ kartāraṃ yadā draṣṭānupaśyati | guṇebhyaśca paraṃ vetti madbhāvaṃ so'dhigacchati ||19||
Complete Shloka Translation
When the seer recognizes no agent other than the gunas and knows what is beyond the gunas, that seer attains My being.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| द्रष्टृ | draṣṭṛ | seer |
| मद्भाव | madbhāva | My being or state |
| नान्यं | nānyaṃ | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| गुणेभ्यः | guṇebhyaḥ | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| कर्तारं | kartāraṃ | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| यदा | yadā | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| द्रष्टानुपश्यति | draṣṭānupaśyati | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| गुणेभ्यश्च | guṇebhyaśca | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| परं | paraṃ | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| वेत्ति | vetti | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| मद्भावं | madbhāvaṃ | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| सोऽधिगच्छति | so'dhigacchati | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
| १९ | so'dhigacchati | [term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag... |
seer
My being or state
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
[term] in context of When the seer recognizes no ag...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The teaching distinguishes the activity of nature from what lies beyond it. Nonagency and attaining Krishna’s being receive different philosophical explanations.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Examine influences on action while remaining responsible for your conduct."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can observing influences on action coexist with responsibility?
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.