Bhagavad Gita · Verse 16.15
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
आढ्योऽभिजनवानस्मि कोऽन्योऽस्ति सदृशो मया । यक्ष्ये दास्यामि मोदिष्य इत्यज्ञानविमोहिताः ॥१५॥
āḍhyo'bhijanavānasmi ko'nyo'sti sadṛśo mayā | yakṣye dāsyāmi modiṣya ityajñānavimohitāḥ ||15||
Complete Shloka Translation
They say: I am wealthy and well-born; who else is equal to me? I shall sacrifice, I shall give, I shall rejoice. Thus they are deluded by ignorance.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आढ्य | āḍhya | wealthy |
| अभिजन | abhijana | lineage or family standing |
| आढ्योऽभिजनवानस्मि | āḍhyo'bhijanavānasmi | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| कोऽन्योऽस्ति | ko'nyo'sti | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| सदृशो | sadṛśo | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| मया | mayā | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| यक्ष्ये | yakṣye | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| दास्यामि | dāsyāmi | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| मोदिष्य | modiṣya | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| इत्यज्ञानविमोहिताः | ityajñānavimohitāḥ | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
| १५ | ityajñānavimohitāḥ | [term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel... |
wealthy
lineage or family standing
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
[term] in context of They say: I am wealthy and wel...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The boastful speech concludes with status, ritual and charity used to enlarge the ego. Krishna is criticizing the motive of self-glorification, not generosity or worship themselves; even outwardly good acts can be distorted by pride.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Offer help without turning generosity into a claim of superiority."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Would you offer the same help without public recognition?
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.