Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.27
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ब्रह्मणो हि प्रतिष्ठाहममृतस्याव्ययस्य च । शाश्वतस्य च धर्मस्य सुखस्यैकान्तिकस्य च ॥२७॥
brahmaṇo hi pratiṣṭhāhamamṛtasyāvyayasya ca | śāśvatasya ca dharmasya sukhasyaikāntikasya ca ||27||
Complete Shloka Translation
For I am the foundation of Brahman, of the deathless and imperishable, of eternal dharma and of absolute happiness.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| प्रतिष्ठा | pratiṣṭhā | foundation |
| ऐकान्तिक | aikāntika | absolute or unalloyed |
| ब्रह्मणो | brahmaṇo | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
| प्रतिष्ठाहममृतस्याव्ययस्य | pratiṣṭhāhamamṛtasyāvyayasya | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
| शाश्वतस्य | ca | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
| धर्मस्य | śāśvatasya | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
| सुखस्यैकान्तिकस्य | ca | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
| २७ | dharmasya | [term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra... |
foundation
absolute or unalloyed
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
[term] in context of For I am the foundation of Bra...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The closing verse grounds the preceding promise in Krishna’s relation to Brahman. Pratishtha and the relation between Krishna and Brahman are interpreted differently across traditions.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Contemplate the deeper foundation of enduring happiness and spiritual purpose."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What deeper foundation do you seek for enduring happiness?
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.