Bhagavad Gita · Verse 15.12
Chapter 15: Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यदादित्यगतं तेजो जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम् । यच्चन्द्रमसि यच्चाग्नौ तत्तेजो विद्धि मामकम् ॥१२॥
yadādityagataṃ tejo jagadbhāsayate'khilam | yaccandramasi yaccāgnau tattejo viddhi māmakam ||12||
Complete Shloka Translation
Know that the radiance in the sun which illumines the whole world, and that in the moon and in fire, is My radiance.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तेजस् | tejas | radiance |
| आदित्य | āditya | sun |
| यदादित्यगतं | yadādityagataṃ | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| तेजो | tejo | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| जगद्भासयतेऽखिलम् | jagadbhāsayate'khilam | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| यच्चन्द्रमसि | yaccandramasi | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| यच्चाग्नौ | yaccāgnau | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| तत्तेजो | tattejo | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| विद्धि | viddhi | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| मामकम् | māmakam | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
| १२ | māmakam | [term] in context of Know that the radiance in the ... |
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
After discussing the jiva, Krishna describes divine presence in the powers that sustain the world. Sun, moon and fire evoke familiar sources of illumination, connecting cosmic life with the Supreme rather than offering a physical theory of light.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let everyday light become an invitation to gratitude."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When did ordinary light last awaken gratitude in you?
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.