Bhagavad Gita · Verse 15.10
Chapter 15: Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
उत्क्रामन्तं स्थितं वापि भुञ्जानं वा गुणान्वितम् । विमूढा नानुपश्यन्ति पश्यन्ति ज्ञानचक्षुषः ॥१०॥
utkrāmantaṃ sthitaṃ vāpi bhuñjānaṃ vā guṇānvitam | vimūḍhā nānupaśyanti paśyanti jñānacakṣuṣaḥ ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
The deluded do not perceive this self departing, remaining in the body, or experiencing while joined with the gunas; those with the eye of knowledge perceive it.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ज्ञानचक्षुस् | jñānacakṣus | eye of knowledge |
| विमूढ | vimūḍha | deluded |
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| स्थितं | sthitaṃ | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| वापि | vāpi | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| भुञ्जानं | bhuñjānaṃ | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| वा | vā | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| गुणान्वितम् | guṇānvitam | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| विमूढा | vimūḍhā | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| नानुपश्यन्ति | nānupaśyanti | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| पश्यन्ति | paśyanti | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| ज्ञानचक्षुषः | jñānacakṣuṣaḥ | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
| १० | jñānacakṣuṣaḥ | [term] in context of The deluded do not perceive th... |
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The eye of knowledge means spiritual discernment rather than ordinary eyesight. Krishna contrasts identifying only with bodily processes with insight into the living self amid the gunas; the verse does not promise a spectacle visible to physical eyes.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Cultivate discernment beyond what is immediately visible."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps you distinguish appearance from deeper understanding?
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.