Bhagavad Gita · Verse 15.13
Chapter 15: Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
गामाविश्य च भूतानि धारयाम्यहमोजसा । पुष्णामि चौषधीः सर्वाः सोमो भूत्वा रसात्मकः ॥१३॥
gāmāviśya ca bhūtāni dhārayāmyahamojasā | puṣṇāmi cauṣadhīḥ sarvāḥ somo bhūtvā rasātmakaḥ ||13||
Complete Shloka Translation
Entering the earth, I sustain beings through My power; becoming Soma, whose nature is nourishing sap, I nourish all plants.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सोम | soma | Soma, lunar nourishing essence |
| ओषधि | oṣadhi | plant or herb |
| गामाविश्य | gāmāviśya | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| भूतानि | ca | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| धारयाम्यहमोजसा | bhūtāni | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| पुष्णामि | dhārayāmyahamojasā | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| चौषधीः | puṣṇāmi | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| सर्वाः | cauṣadhīḥ | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| सोमो | sarvāḥ | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| भूत्वा | somo | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| रसात्मकः | bhūtvā | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
| १३ | rasātmakaḥ | [term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ... |
Soma, lunar nourishing essence
plant or herb
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
[term] in context of Entering the earth, I sustain ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Earth's support and the nourishment of plants illustrate divine sustaining power. Soma carries traditional associations with the moon and nourishing essence; the verse can inspire ecological gratitude without replacing the scientific study of plant growth.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Recognize the interdependence of food, earth and living beings."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can gratitude for nourishment change your care for the earth?
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.