Bhagavad Gita · Verse 15.19
Chapter 15: Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यो मामेवमसम्मूढो जानाति पुरुषोत्तमम् । स सर्वविद्भजति मां सर्वभावेन भारत ॥१९॥
yo māmevamasammūḍho jānāti puruṣottamam | sa sarvavidbhajati māṃ sarvabhāvena bhārata ||19||
Complete Shloka Translation
Whoever, free from delusion, knows Me in this way as Purushottama knows all and worships Me with their whole being, O Bharata.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| असम्मूढ | asammūḍha | undeluded |
| सर्वभाव | sarvabhāva | with one's whole being |
| यो | yo | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| मामेवमसम्मूढो | māmevamasammūḍho | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| जानाति | jānāti | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| पुरुषोत्तमम् | puruṣottamam | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| सर्वविद्भजति | sa | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| मां | sarvavidbhajati | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| सर्वभावेन | māṃ | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| भारत | sarvabhāvena | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
| १९ | bhārata | [term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k... |
undeluded
with one's whole being
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
[term] in context of Whoever, free from delusion, k...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Knowing and devotion converge: recognition of Purushottama leads to worship with one's whole being. Knows all praises comprehensive spiritual understanding in this context, rather than making a claim about mastery of every worldly fact.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let understanding inform wholehearted devotion and daily conduct."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does understanding shape your devotion and conduct?
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.