Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.2
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
इदं ज्ञानमुपाश्रित्य मम साधर्म्यमागताः । सर्गेऽपि नोपजायन्ते प्रलये न व्यथन्ति च ॥२॥
idaṃ jñānamupāśritya mama sādharmyamāgatāḥ | sarge'pi nopajāyante pralaye na vyathanti ca ||2||
Complete Shloka Translation
Taking refuge in this knowledge and attaining likeness to My nature, they are not born at creation and are not distressed at dissolution.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| साधर्म्य | sādharmya | likeness of nature |
| प्रलय | pralaya | dissolution |
| इदं | idaṃ | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| ज्ञानमुपाश्रित्य | jñānamupāśritya | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| मम | mama | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| साधर्म्यमागताः | sādharmyamāgatāḥ | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| सर्गेऽपि | sarge'pi | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| नोपजायन्ते | nopajāyante | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| प्रलये | pralaye | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
| व्यथन्ति | na | [term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg... |
likeness of nature
dissolution
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in this knowledg...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sadharmya concerns likeness to the divine nature, with different philosophical explanations. Creation and dissolution refer to cosmic cycles and spiritual freedom.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let the search for steadiness reach beyond temporary circumstances."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can you seek steadiness beyond changing circumstances?
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.