Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.24
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
समदुःखसुखः स्वस्थः समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः । तुल्यप्रियाप्रियो धीरस्तुल्यनिन्दात्मसंस्तुतिः ॥२४॥
samaduḥkhasukhaḥ svasthaḥ samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥ | tulyapriyāpriyo dhīrastulyanindātmasaṃstutiḥ ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
—even in sorrow and happiness, established in the self, regarding a clod, stone and gold alike; steady toward the pleasant and unpleasant, and equal in blame and praise;
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| स्वस्थ | svastha | established in oneself |
| काञ्चन | kāñcana | gold |
| समदुःखसुखः | samaduḥkhasukhaḥ | [term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,... |
| स्वस्थः | svasthaḥ | [term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,... |
| समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः | samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥ | [term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,... |
| तुल्यप्रियाप्रियो | tulyapriyāpriyo | [term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,... |
| धीरस्तुल्यनिन्दात्मसंस्तुतिः | dhīrastulyanindātmasaṃstutiḥ | [term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,... |
| २४ | dhīrastulyanindātmasaṃstutiḥ | [term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,... |
established in oneself
gold
[term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,...
[term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,...
[term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,...
[term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,...
[term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,...
[term] in context of —even in sorrow and happiness,...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The equal regard for clod, stone and gold describes nonattachment to value and possession. It need not erase practical differences in their uses.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let changing approval and possessions have less power over your inner balance."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How much do approval and possessions affect your inner balance?
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.