Bhagavad Gita · Verse 16.11
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
चिन्तामपरिमेयां च प्रलयान्तामुपाश्रिताः । कामोपभोगपरमा एतावदिति निश्चिताः ॥११॥
cintāmaparimeyāṃ ca pralayāntāmupāśritāḥ | kāmopabhogaparamā etāvaditi niścitāḥ ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
Taking refuge in immeasurable anxieties that last until death, they regard the enjoyment of desires as the highest aim, convinced that this is all.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| चिन्ता | cintā | anxiety |
| कामोपभोग | kāmopabhoga | gratification of desire |
| चिन्तामपरिमेयां | cintāmaparimeyāṃ | [term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ... |
| प्रलयान्तामुपाश्रिताः | ca | [term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ... |
| कामोपभोगपरमा | pralayāntāmupāśritāḥ | [term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ... |
| एतावदिति | kāmopabhogaparamā | [term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ... |
| निश्चिताः | etāvaditi | [term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ... |
| ११ | niścitāḥ | [term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ... |
anxiety
gratification of desire
[term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ...
[term] in context of Taking refuge in immeasurable ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This depicts anxiety driven by making gratification the sole purpose of life. It addresses an ethical pattern of attachment, not every experience of anxiety or a diagnosis of mental illness; compassion remains essential when applying the teaching.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Ask whether your pursuits bring lasting meaning or only another worry."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What gives life meaning beyond gratification?
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.