Bhagavad Gita · Verse 15.6
Chapter 15: Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
न तद्भासयते सूर्यो न शशाङ्को न पावकः । यद्गत्वा न निवर्तन्ते तद्धाम परमं मम ॥६॥
na tadbhāsayate sūryo na śaśāṅko na pāvakaḥ | yadgatvā na nivartante taddhāma paramaṃ mama ||6||
Complete Shloka Translation
Neither the sun, the moon nor fire illumines that state. Having reached it, one does not return; that is My supreme abode.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| धाम | dhāma | abode |
| परम | parama | supreme |
| तद्भासयते | na | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| सूर्यो | tadbhāsayate | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| शशाङ्को | sūryo | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| पावकः | na | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| यद्गत्वा | śaśāṅko | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| निवर्तन्ते | na | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| तद्धाम | pāvakaḥ | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| परमं | yadgatvā | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
| मम | na | [term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ... |
abode
supreme
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
[term] in context of Neither the sun, the moon nor ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The supreme abode is described as beyond dependence on physical sources of light. Its association with nonreturn places the verse in the teaching on liberation; traditions explain the nature of this abode in different ways.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Contemplate a source of meaning deeper than changing outward brightness."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What does enduring spiritual refuge mean to 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.