Bhagavad Gita · Verse 15.7
Chapter 15: Purushottama Yoga (पुरुषोत्तमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
ममैवांशो जीवलोके जीवभूतः सनातनः । मनःषष्ठानीन्द्रियाणि प्रकृतिस्थानि कर्षति ॥७॥
mamaivāṃśo jīvaloke jīvabhūtaḥ sanātanaḥ | manaḥṣaṣṭhānīndriyāṇi prakṛtisthāni karṣati ||7||
Complete Shloka Translation
An eternal portion of Me becomes the living self in the world of beings, drawing to itself the senses, with the mind as the sixth, which abide in prakriti.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अंश | aṃśa | portion |
| सनातन | sanātana | eternal |
| ममैवांशो | mamaivāṃśo | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
| जीवलोके | jīvaloke | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
| जीवभूतः | jīvabhūtaḥ | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
| सनातनः | sanātanaḥ | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
| मनःषष्ठानीन्द्रियाणि | manaḥṣaṣṭhānīndriyāṇi | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
| प्रकृतिस्थानि | prakṛtisthāni | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
| कर्षति | karṣati | [term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom... |
portion
eternal
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
[term] in context of An eternal portion of Me becom...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The jiva is connected with Krishna through the term eternal portion, and engages the mind and five senses in prakriti. Amsha is interpreted differently across Vedanta traditions and need not imply a physically divisible piece of the Divine.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Remember the depth of your identity while observing the pull of the senses."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does remembering a deeper identity affect your desires?
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.