Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.26
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
मां च योऽव्यभिचारेण भक्तियोगेन सेवते । स गुणान्समतीत्यैतान्ब्रह्मभूयाय कल्पते ॥२६॥
māṃ ca yo'vyabhicāreṇa bhaktiyogena sevate | sa guṇānsamatītyaitānbrahmabhūyāya kalpate ||26||
Complete Shloka Translation
One who serves Me through unwavering bhakti yoga transcends these gunas and becomes fit for the state of Brahman.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भक्तियोग | bhaktiyoga | yoga of devotion |
| अव्यभिचार | avyabhicāra | unwavering constancy |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
| योऽव्यभिचारेण | ca | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
| भक्तियोगेन | yo'vyabhicāreṇa | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
| सेवते | bhaktiyogena | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
| गुणान्समतीत्यैतान्ब्रह्मभूयाय | sevate | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
| कल्पते | sa | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
| २६ | guṇānsamatītyaitānbrahmabhūyāya | [term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa... |
yoga of devotion
unwavering constancy
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
[term] in context of One who serves Me through unwa...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Krishna answers how transcendence is attained through unwavering devotion. Brahma-bhuya has different accounts of participation in or attainment of Brahman.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Give devotion continuity through attentive and sincere practice."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can you give devotion more continuity in practice?
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.