Bhagavad Gita · Verse 16.14
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
असौ मया हतः शत्रुर्हनिष्ये चापरानपि । ईश्वरोऽहमहं भोगी सिद्धोऽहं बलवान्सुखी ॥१४॥
asau mayā hataḥ śatrurhaniṣye cāparānapi | īśvaro'hamahaṃ bhogī siddho'haṃ balavānsukhī ||14||
Complete Shloka Translation
Their boast continues: That enemy has been slain by me, and I shall slay others too. I am the lord; I am the enjoyer; I am accomplished, powerful and happy.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| शत्रु | śatru | enemy |
| भोगिन् | bhogin | enjoyer |
| असौ | asau | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| मया | mayā | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| हतः | hataḥ | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| शत्रुर्हनिष्ये | śatrurhaniṣye | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| चापरानपि | cāparānapi | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| ईश्वरोऽहमहं | īśvaro'hamahaṃ | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| भोगी | bhogī | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| सिद्धोऽहं | siddho'haṃ | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| बलवान्सुखी | balavānsukhī | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
| १४ | balavānsukhī | [term] in context of Their boast continues: That en... |
enemy
enjoyer
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The quoted voice equates success with eliminating rivals and claiming absolute control. These violent boasts belong to the person being criticized, while Krishna exposes the arrogance behind them; they are not divine commands or devotional statements.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Do not confuse domination over others with inner strength."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When do you mistake control over others for strength?
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.